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Artist Profile: Zack Gibbs
Our Artist Profile this month features Zach Gibbs, a talented creator whose love for mixed media Showing off one of his more recent...

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5 days ago2 min read
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Why We Love Visiting Our Artists
When The Blue Umbrella first opened its doors in 2019, one of the big questions was: How are we going to keep the store stocked? Will...

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Aug 212 min read
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Artist Profile: Kimberly Johnston
If you’ve ever walked into The Blue Umbrella and been greeted with a big smile and a friendly invitation to buy a candle, chances are...

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Apr 82 min read
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Artist Profile: Rosie Sparks
Our Artist Profile this month features Rosie Sparks, a talented creator whose passion for art and Rosie Sparks history has led her on an...

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Jan 101 min read
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Artist Profile: Darnell Paul
Our Artist Profile for December features Darnell Paul, a gifted musician whose talent and passion bring joy to everyone who listens to...

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Nov 1, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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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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Jul 10, 20242 min read
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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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Apr 4, 20242 min read
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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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Jan 5, 20241 min read
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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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Sep 7, 20232 min read
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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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Jun 7, 20231 min read
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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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May 1, 20232 min read
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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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Mar 3, 20233 min read
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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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Feb 3, 20233 min read
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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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Jan 6, 20232 min read
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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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Mar 23, 20222 min read
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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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Feb 23, 20222 min read
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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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Dec 27, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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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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Sep 23, 20212 min read
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