The Blue Umbrella
The Classrooms of the Blue Umbrella
Whether your art comes from a community-based developmental service provider, or one of the five Human Development Centers across the...
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The Blue Umbrella
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: Palmer
Palmer is a resident at Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) and is a guy full of life and passion. Some of those passions include...
The Blue Umbrella
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- Feb 23
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Artisan Spotlight: Estie
Determination, dedication, and diamonds. Our friend Estie uses these three things to make her business - Estie’s Delightful Diamond...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- 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...
The Blue Umbrella
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Willie F.
Meet Willie F., one of our newest artisans at The Blue Umbrella. Willie became involved with The Blue Umbrella through Opportunities,...
The Blue Umbrella
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
2021 Calendars
The store has two types of 2021 calendars available for sale, and it's not too late to grab yours! WALL CALENDAR: “Faces of 2021” is a...
The Blue Umbrella
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
A Gift Like No Other
Ten students from the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASBVI) team up to provide a great personalized gift idea, not...
The Blue Umbrella
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
Cynthia
One look at Cynthia’s wide smile makes it easy to see why she has a reputation for being a happy person at the Arkadelphia Human...
The Blue Umbrella
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Your Dollars Make a Difference!
This season, consider shopping at The Blue Umbrella for your holiday decorations and gifts – and watch your dollars make a difference.
The Blue Umbrella
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Jeremiah
Meet Jeremiah! Words aren’t his favorite way to communicate -- but his work speaks volumes about his talent. Diagnosed...
The Blue Umbrella
- Sep 29, 2020
- 2 min
Sharon
Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) resident Sharon is known as a helpful and funny person who enjoys...