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A Work of Art
Painting a portrait of the Walton Arts Center's 15-year history.
Volunteers help the WAC go round
BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times
If, suddenly, no one volunteered at the Walton Arts Center, the show simply could not go on, says Mel Phillips. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Surveys, studies provide insight into patrons' compliments and complaints
BY BRETT BENNETT Northwest Arkansas Times
The usefulness of information gleaned from a survey study is measured only by how the group that commissioned the study actually responds to it. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
WAC 10 Questions with Anita Scism
BY CASSIE HUFFMAN Northwest Arkansas Times
Anita Scism has been with the Walton Arts Center from the ground up. She joined the staff as director of financial affairs in 1991. She was later promoted to senior vice president and was named president and chief executive officer in 1998. In the past year, she has led an image-and-branding initiative, an organizational restructuring and the start-up phase of a $20 million program endowment. She also is working on a conceptual plan for a new, larger performing arts hall. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Art ahead: Walton Arts Center continues to pursue public art project by securing private land
BY MARSHA L. MELNICHAK Northwest Arkansas Times
A man who describes himself as the Johnny Appleseed of Sculpture will be spreading smiles instead of seeds next spring when he "plants" whimsical, brightly colored 15-to-30-foot-tall flower sculptures along Interstate 540 in Northwest Arkansas. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
A work of art, in progress
Northwest Arkansas Times
Situated on the corner of Dickson Street and West Avenue in downtown Fayetteville, the Walton Arts Center has become all these things and more. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Creating a masterpiece: How the Walton Arts Center dream became a reality
BY SARAH K. TERRY Northwest Arkansas Times
Fifteen years ago, catching a performance by the likes of Tony Bennett, Bill Cosby or the Royal Philharmonic in Northwest Arkansas was unheard of -- not to mention the debut of a Broadway musical tour or tapping through an impromptu dance session with Gregory Hines. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
WAC Facts
Northwest Arkansas Times
- Sunday, October 29, 2006
Favorite memories from the past 15 years from staff and patrons
Northwest Arkansas Times
- Sunday, October 29, 2006
Learning curve: Nadine Baum Studios serve as WAC's education wing
BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times
There was something missing at the Walton Arts Center. Although the arts center had already hosted several national performing acts, there were no avenues for public participation hoped for by those who designed the facility. A warehouse building located near the intersection of West and Dickson streets provided the answer. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Many credit WAC for bring Dickson Street out of the doldrums
BY DREW TERRY Northwest Arkansas Times
Urban revitalization requires focal points, key projects that can unite the community in a common goal. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Other facility uses
Northwest Arkansas Times
Although such activities are a large part of its mission, the Walton Arts Center does more than host plays, conduct classes and display art. Here are some other ways the community utilizes the center. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Parking lot was hot topic during WAC's formative years
BY ADAM WALLWORTH Northwest Arkansas Times
Like everything else in Fayetteville, the development of the Walton Arts Center was surrounded by issues that rankled, though none brought outright opposition. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
WAC Senior staff biographies
Northwest Arkansas Times
Biographies of the Walton Arts Center's senior staff. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
Walton Arts Center Staff
Northwest Arkansas Times
- Sunday, October 29, 2006
Starr, Prebil to receive WAC's Walton, Bravo awards
Special to the Times
As part of its 15th season celebration, the Walton Arts Center will award the prestigious Helen R. Walton Distinguished Achievement Award to Billie Jo Starr and the annual Bravo Award to Paul Prebil, formerly a team leader at the Gillette Company. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
The Walton Arts Center board of directors
Northwest Arkansas Times
- Sunday, October 29, 2006
WAC to conduct study to determine need for new facility, additional programming
BY SUSANNAH PATTON Northwest Arkansas Times
A feasibility study will determine if additional facilities and expanded programming at the Walton Arts Center are necessary to meet the demands of the growing region. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
The 15 Most Memorable Performances
Northwest Arkansas Times
The 15 most memorable WAC performances according to Walton Arts Center staff and patrons. - Sunday, October 29, 2006
