Election Day
November 6, 2018
In the weak light of November coffee-breathed we wait and wend hope and helplessness comingling citizens together the line moves slow but steady and nobody begrudges widows greeting poll workers or the stolid patience of the man charged with explaining …
Max Ferguson at Crystal Bridges
June 7, 2016
BY KAREN MARTINfor blood, dirt and angelsBENTONVILLE — Max Ferguson is a painter. The Long Island native is known for hyper-detailed depictions of vanishing scenes in and around New York City. One of his works, titled Time (2006, oil on panel), is part …
“Trump Stakes,” a poem by Johnny Wink
May 8, 2016
Sent our way this afternoon: Trump Stakes The Donald called me a liar when I told him That the word travel comes from a Latin word Having to do with torture. When I suggested That, when he gets around …
A conversation with Sonny Liew
April 15, 2016
I hope to run into this gentleman today at the Arkansas Literary Festival.
The Open Road
March 7, 2016
This is the promotional video for the book the current Crystal Brides show is based on. I’m writing about the exhibition Sunday. The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip from Aperture Foundation on Vimeo.
ARKATEXT LITERARY FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7-11
February 18, 2016
ARKATEXT LITERARY FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7-11 By Logan Miller University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Writing will hold its annual ArkaText literary festival from March 7-11 with most …
“In Arkansas Territory”: John Deering show at Cantrell Gallery
November 4, 2015
John is a friend, and a kind of mentor. He’s also a genuinely great artist.There will be an Opening Night Reception on Friday, November 6, 6-8:00. The show will continue through December 24. Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, …
Last Night in Little Rock
September 20, 2015
We made it down for the 20th anniversary of Gallery 26. Their new show features the work of the gallery’s own Renee Williams and Daniel Broening. Here’s Daniel’s statement about the show: “If you’ve never been to an opening before, …