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Equipping creatives to flourish in Arkansas

Our goal is to be inclusive on purpose so that students and instructors are lifting each other up while making Arkansas a thriving creative hub that attracts and produces diverse, nationally competitive talent. Our Emerging Talent Program trains young adults and we work with artists to transform Downtown Conway into an arts and culture destination throughout the year.

 
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Emerging Talent Program

Adults ages 18+ interested in careers in media, marketing, and design gain on the job experience and work with real clients alongside working professionals.  

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Conway Art Walk

First Fridays from 5–8pm, downtown Conway is transformed into an arts and culture destination through live music, art experiences, and pop-up galleries.

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community classes

These a-la-carte creative skills courses and workshops are offered throughout the year and enrollment is open to anyone in the community.

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Emerging Talent Impact


250

hours of hands-on learning with photography and copywriting professionals

35+

Arkansas businesses receive design and marketing work each year

all

students have completed the one year program

 

Art Walk Impact


500+

attendees at Conway Art Walk each month

12+

local artists are highlighted each month

15+

community partners and sponsors

 
 
 

Board of Directors

 
 

Jessica Crum | Board President

Silverlake Design Studio | Founder & Creative Director

Anita Grote | Treasurer

Arkansas PBS | Education Production Manager

Jennifer Mouser | Secretary

Salter Construction Inc. | Human Resources Director

Marge Betley

Arkansas PBS Foundation | Chief Executive Officer

Christina Shutt

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | Director

Jada Hunter

The Roots Agency | Founder

Kelley Klein

EAST Initiative | Program Coordinator for Education

Adena White

Blackbelt Media | Founder+Chief Storyteller

James Hopper

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine | Director of Outreach

Kendi Jensen-Loving

Arkansas PBS Foundation | Major Gifts Officer


 

Jennie McNulty

Program Director | Conway Art Walk

 

Advisory Committees

 
 

 In the Press


The Creative Institute is an incredible resource for Central Arkansas. As demand for engaging content continues to rise, the Creative Institute team is equipping these future creative leaders with the real-world skills they need to meet and exceed agency and client expectations.

Rob Bell, Principal | Eric, Rob, and Isaac