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Danny Campbell opens art exhibit at the Arts & Science Center Danny Campbell’92, opened a sculpture exhibit entitled RE| Reclaimed, Repurposed, Redefined at The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. Campbell’s found object sculpture is formed from automobile remnants, predominantly tire treads, collected roadside. Campbell breaks down the treads fastening down remnants while leaving other fragments gnarled, swirling about the core of his sculpture. Unkempt, twisted steel wires burst from treads retaining a sense of explosiveness. The resulting from evokes a sense of movement, dynamism, but also fragility. Campbell’s addition of color with transitioning vibrant hues further underscores the sense of movement in the sculpture. The exhibition will feature roughly twenty-five works, including several of Campbell’s six-foot outdoor sculptures. “Art Cards,” ASC’s in-exhibition art education will accompany the exhibition alongside a gallery guide. Teachers, scout leaders, families, and art lovers are encouraged to stop in and view the Art Cards. The exhibition and art education is generously sponsored by Simmons First National Bank. Danny Campbell holds a master’s degree in education leadership from Charleston Southern University. He received his master of fine arts from Howard University and his bachelor of science in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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PRIDE Magazine • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
WSD Board of Education Extends the Contract Dr. Curtis Cain
Dr. Curtis Cain’97, received an extended the contract through the 2014-15 school year from the Wentzville School District Board of Education, and “interim” has been removed from his title as Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Cain has served as Interim Superintendent since July 1st. “Dr. Cain understands that student performance is the driving focus of our District,” said Board of Education President Dale Schaper. “He exemplifies professionalism and has demonstrated that he has the skills necessary to move our District forward. We ask that community members, stakeholders, staff, parents and students join us in supporting him as our Superintendent.” Dr. Cain came to the District from the Shawnee Mission School District in Overland Park, KS. "I'm truly humbled by this opportunity," said Dr. Cain. "I look forward to continuing to work with the Board of Education and the staff of the Wentzville School District to best serve the students and families of this proud community, and I'm excited about the possibilities for our future." Dr. Cain holds a B.S. in Social Science Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and a Masters and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Iowa State University.