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Exhibition to celebrate contemporary craft and curator's career

For more information contact:
Emily Fraize, 501-396-0308
efraize@arkarts.com
September 8, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exhibition to celebrate contemporary craft and curator's career

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) - The Arkansas Arts Center will host the exhibition Celebrating Contemporary Craft to recognize the contributions of Alan DuBois, curator of decorative arts, who will retire in June 2004. The exhibition will open on December 5, 2003 and run through February 22, 2004.

DuBois has selected approximately 100 contemporary craft pieces to be displayed from the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Works were chosen for their high quality and importance to the collection. A broad range of media including glass, basketry, wood and ceramics will be on view.

The Arkansas Arts Center began collecting contemporary craft in 1968 and now houses over 600 works. In 1989, DuBois joined the Arkansas Arts Center and has been instrumental in achieving national recognition and in doubling the size of contemporary craft collection.

DuBois said, "We are beginning to see the fruits of the decision made by the Arkansas Arts Center Board of Trustees and Foundation Board to collect contemporary craft pieces. The works are shared in exhibitions around the country and the museum and its unique collections have a national reputation."

Admission is free. For more information, call 501-372-4000 or visit the website at www.arkarts.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact: 501-372-4000
Location: Arkansas Arts Center - 9th and Commerce, Little Rock, AR 72202
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday and major holidays

Season Sponsors:
Rebsamen Insurance; John and Robyn Horn
Exhibition Sponsor:
Friends of Contemporary Craft