Community Foundation Accepting Online Grant Applications January 10 – February 15 Pocahontas, Ark. – Nonprofits in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties can go to arcf.org/givingtree to apply online for Giving Tree Grants through North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Applications must be submitted online by February 15.
JONESBORO – Winners in the 2023 “Inspired” exhibition hosted by Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) at Arkansas State University have been announced. “Inspired 8” opened with a public reception Thursday, Jan. 19. “Inspired” is an annual, competitive exhibition offered to regional high school students. Best in Show: Sable Haggard, Corning High School Une Empreinte de Pouce Manquante (A Missing Thumb Print) Second Place: Vivian Morgan, Harrisburg High School Damage of Everyday Indecisiveness Third Place: Hayden Hobbs, Jonesboro High School I Can See You. A-State Art + Design Scholarship Award: Jegs Antonio, Valley View High School Stick Figures and Doodles BAM Merit Award: Kaysen Lomax, Valley View High School Blue Bruised Juror’s Merit Awards: Maggie Hogue, Harrisburg High School Deceivance Salem Meadows, Jonesboro High School Remembrance Kaylee Correa, Harrisburg High School Falling Ascension Julie Richmond, Harrisburg High School Who Am I…Myself Through this exhibition, participants are exposed to the work of contemporary artists as well as given an early glimpse into the process of exhibiting their own art in a professional setting. This year, students were inspired by “People/ Places/Things,” an exhibition exploring the concept of realism. The juror for “Inspired 8” was Stephanie H. Shih, a professional artist whose work was included within “People/Places/ Things.” BAM displayed the awards on tags next to the awarded works. Included in the exhibition are 50 works by students from 10 area schools.
Amanda Wiedman presented the certificates to the winners at our January Chamber Luncheon. Martin Ahrent & Sons was also awarded a certificate but was unable to attend the luncheon.
Response to the Clay County History Book has been good with more than several dozen family histories already received. The Clay County Genealogical and Historical Society would like to thank all those who have responded so promptly to record their family’s heritage in this historic book.
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IOWA CITY, IA (01/19/2023)-- Toby Hollis of Rector, AR was among the more than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester. Hollis is a third year student in Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is majoring in Computer Science.
SEARCY, AR (01/19/2023)-- Jennifer Little, a Senior, studying elementary education, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.
Corning City Council meets second Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., in City Hall. Clay County Quorum Court, Third Monday each month, 7:00 p.m., alternating between Corning and Piggott courthouses.
The Clay County 4-H Tech Changemakers plan to help the community thriveby providing information to help close the digital divide while increasing access to in-demand digital skills. These workshops are FREE and open to everyone.
