Artist Spotlight: Brian Dale
For this month’s Artist Spotlight, we are excited to introduce Brian Dale! Brian is an accomplished knitter whose creativity and...
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- Jul 10
- 2 min
Artist Profile: Al Hunt
Meet our Artist Profile for July: Al Hunt. Al’s handcrafted beard oil has quickly become a customer favorite, “Blend #7: Causin’ a...
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- Apr 4
- 2 min
Artist Profile: Kristy Lester
Our Artist Profile for April is Kristy Lester with Above and Beyond Care! Born and raised in Malvern, Kristy has always possessed a...
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- Jan 5
- 1 min
Artist Profile: Mamie Allen
Our Artist Profile to kick off the New Year is none other than Mamie Allen! Mamie attends First Step Arkansas, an Adult Developmental Day...
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- Sep 7, 2023
- 2 min
Teacher Profile: Rodrick Williams
School is back in session, so we are featuring one of our very own teachers for our Blue Umbrella artists: Rodrick Williams. Rodrick...
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- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
Artist Profile: Robyn Moore
Our Artist Profile for June features Robyn Moore, a beneficiary of Opportunities, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing...
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- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
More Than Just 2Scentzworth
The Blue Umbrella is a unique gift shop that embraces inclusion for all by selling items that are handmade by artists with developmental...
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- Mar 3, 2023
- 3 min
Gabe and Johnny Complete Job Training
If you have spent any time in The Blue Umbrella over the past six months, you’ve met Gabe and Johnny as they have worked in the store....
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- Feb 3, 2023
- 3 min
Artist Profile: 2ScentzWorth (Jana Palmer)
Our Artist Profile for February features Jana Palmer out of Pulaski County. Jana crafts candles and wax melts in the shape of puzzle...
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- Jan 6, 2023
- 2 min
Artist Profile: Christy Todd
During our interview with her, it was evident that Christy is a very gracious individual who is eager to share her passion for creating.
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- Mar 23, 2022
- 2 min
Artisan Profile: Cathy
Our friend Cathy at the Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) isn’t just a lover of music, supreme pizza, and puppies – she’s also a...
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- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Making of History at Magnolia Specialized Services
Our friend James is a video gamer, history buff, and a lover of all things food. Now, he can add one more to the list – a Blue Umbrella...
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- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Artisan Profile: Estie
Determination, dedication, and diamonds. Our friend Estie uses these three things to make her business - Estie’s Delightful Diamond...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: Frankie
Special Olympian. Razorback fan. Multi-talented artisan. Bocce ball champion. That’s our friend Frankie in a nutshell. He has resided at...
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- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: Amanda T.
Amanda Topich doesn’t just shoot photographs. She captures memories. And as regular customers at the Blue Umbrella know, those memories...
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- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: Cynthia W.
Visitors to the Blue Umbrella gift shop have likely seen the work of Cynthia Williams, who makes creative and colorful greeting cards...
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
Teacher Spotlight: Danielle Dority
As a teaching assistant in the Blue Umbrella art classroom at the Conway Human Development Center, Danielle Dority helps residents make...
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- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
Artisan Spotlight: Julius C.
The Blue Umbrella is filled with art from incredibly talented artisans, like Julius. He works with the shop by way of our partners at...
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- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
Tommy O.
For some, art is just a hobby; for others, it’s a passion. Meet Tommy, a Blue Umbrella artisan from Integrity, Inc., in Little Rock, who...
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
Zack G
Meet Zack G., a Blue Umbrella artisan from Magnolia! While Zack is known around The Blue Umbrella for his original art pieces sold in the...
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