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Little Rock Receives $250K Grant to Make Park Improvements
by AMP Staff February 3, 2021
by AMP Staff February 3, 2021
The City of Little Rock has received a $250,000 grant to upgrade parts of Wakefield Park and MacArthur Park. The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism recently awarded the matching grant to Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Park to…
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AAC Reborn as Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Capital Campaign Goal Raised to $142 Million
by Tyler Hale January 25, 2021
by Tyler Hale January 25, 2021
On a rainy day in late January, the Arkansas Arts Center was reborn as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). Standing in MacArthur Park, local leaders and project officials announced the rebranding of the cultural institution and the continuing…
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Business Construction/Real Estate Culture Magazine November 2020
Piecemeal to Panoptic: Reimagined Arkansas Arts Center Expected to Be Worth the Wait
by Mark Carter November 11, 2020
by Mark Carter November 11, 2020
The ongoing transformation of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock, for which $128 million is being raised, will make it bigger and better, and according to Executive Director Victoria Ramirez, establish the museum as a true regional…
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Construction of Arkansas Arts Center Is On Track
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
The renovation of the Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock is boosting Central Arkansas’ economy through construction initiatives and beyond. The construction of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in MacArthur Park is on schedule and creating local opportunities amidst…
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Committee Kicks Off Campaign ‘For’ Arts Center Bond Issues
by Erica Sweeney January 5, 2016
by Erica Sweeney January 5, 2016
“Great cities have great arts and great arts institutions, and Little Rock is ahead of many cities of its size,” said Arkansas Arts Center executive director Todd Herman, and he’s hoping to take it a step further. To do that, the…
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Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind May 26, 2022
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has received a $10 million commitment from the Alice L. Walton Foundation to develop “the next generation of arts leadership.” A museum press release issued Thursday described the gift as one of… The post Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind appeared […]
RJ Hawk a Step Closer to Newly Drawn House Seat May 26, 2022
Central Arkansas radio personality RJ Hawk is a step closer to representing the newly drawn District 81 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Hawk, of the morning drive show on Little Rock’s KABZ The Buzz 103.7, defeated small business owner… The post RJ Hawk a Step Closer to Newly Drawn House Seat appeared first on […]
LIVSN Designs Opens Flagship Store in Bentonville May 26, 2022
LIVSN Designs, Arkansas-based maker of sustainable outdoor apparel, recently announced the grand opening of its flagship store in at 1019 SE 8th St. in Bentonville. The outdoor clothing brand is focused on providing durable clothing for consumers who “value experiences… The post LIVSN Designs Opens Flagship Store in Bentonville appeared first on AMP.
Forge Institute Accepting Applications for IT Bootcamps, Scholarships May 25, 2022
The Arkansas Office of Skills Development has awarded the Forge Institute with $1.67 million over three years to use as scholarships for tuition assistance for Arkansans who meet the training requirements. The initiative and collaboration will open career doors for… The post Forge Institute Accepting Applications for IT Bootcamps, Scholarships appeared first on AMP.
Signature Bank Says, “Sí!” to Northwest Arkansas May 25, 2022
A new niche bank is coming to Northwest Arkansas this summer. Banco Sí!, a recently formed division of Signature Bank of Arkansas, will focus on a growing segment of the population who feels underserved by traditional banks. “Our mission is… The post Signature Bank Says, “Sí!” to Northwest Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Matson Donates $25k for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock May 25, 2022
Dr. Joanne Liebman Matson, professor of rhetoric and writing, is celebrating her department’s and her parents’ commitment to education with the creation of an endowed scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Matson’s donation of $25,000 will establish… The post Matson Donates $25k for Rhetoric and Writing Students at UA Little Rock appeared […]
Ghidotti Named Secretary and Treasurer of PRSA’s Counselors Academy May 25, 2022
The Public Relations Society of America’s Counselors Academy has named Natalie Ghidotti, founder and CEO of the Ghidotti firm in Little Rock, as its 2022 Secretary and Treasurer. The national peer group PRSA enables the collaboration and exchange of meaningful… The post Ghidotti Named Secretary and Treasurer of PRSA’s Counselors Academy appeared first on AMP.
Junior League of Little Rock Gifts $13k to Rockefeller Early Childhood Center May 25, 2022
The Junior League of Little Rock recently announced its gift of $13,500 to the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock. Money from this donation will go toward the creation of a media center and updates to the indoor play… The post Junior League of Little Rock Gifts $13k to Rockefeller Early Childhood Center appeared […]
2022 Arkansas Primary Election: Sanders, Jones Win Nominations for Governor May 25, 2022
Sarah Huckabee Sanders won the Republican nomination and Dr. Chris Jones won the Democratic nomination for governor of Arkansas on Tuesday. Sanders headed into the primary virtually assured of the nomination. Former President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Sanders to run… The post 2022 Arkansas Primary Election: Sanders, Jones Win Nominations for Governor appeared first on […]
ACH Auxiliary Donates $1.4M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital May 24, 2022
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary recently announced its donation of $1.4 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where the money will go toward supporting expert pediatric care for the children and families of Arkansas and beyond. “The ACH Auxiliary is so… The post ACH Auxiliary Donates $1.4M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital appeared first on AMP.

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