Art Greg Clayton, M.F.A. - Instructor Faye Doran, Ed.D. - Professor John Keller, M.A. - Assistant Professor Paul Pitt, M.F.A. - Associate Professor Don Robinson, M.A. - Professor & Chairman () ne of the main highlights of the year for the Art Department was the Traveling Art Show of Harding Students. The show was booked in eight Christian schools throughout the year. It served a dual purpose, in that it added some real live college-level art to the junior high and high school experience; it also helped to recruit potential art majors as well as those with a remote interest in art to Harding. Students and faculty also took advantage of the opportunity to see their separate art styles blend, and to get to know each other better. This was accomplished through the hours of work spent on the floors - of the handball courts. These floors now boast murals painted by their collective efforts. Harding's artists were on the road 17b1~~demic Departments three months out of the school year for field trips. In October, the group went to Chicago; in November to Nashville; and in April they enjoyed the Ramesses II exhibit in Memphis. Alumnus Danny Coston returned to his alma mater in February as guest artist in a painting seminar hosted by art faculty and budding young artists. Another service rendered was hosting an area high school art show in March. The Arkansas Artmobile was on campus for this event. Clearly, the entire department was quite busy, but quality projects such as these were only possible with a well-learned and distinguished faculty. The art instructors and professors worked to keep their knowledge of (he field fresh and up-to-date. For starters, Mr. Greg Clayton, assistant professor, entered a design for the Arkansas Vietnam Memorial. Dr. Faye Doran attended the "Anita Meyer Fabric Design Workshop" in November, and the ''Arkansas Weaving Symposium" in Mountain View in March. She then attended two workshops in April: the "Virginia West Silk Weaving Workshop," and the "Decorative Arts Seminar" in Little Rock. Dr. Doran was given the well-deserved honor of being named chairperson of exhibits and displays from January through December in the Central Arkansas Weavers' Guild. Her weaving, "Pastel Rain" was selected in the Outstanding Artists Exhibit at the Arts, Crafts, and Design Fair at the Little Rock Convention Center. With all these time-consuming projects, Dr. Doran still found time to weave God into her life, as well as into the lives of others. She taught a ladies' class on prayer at Westside Church of Christ from September through December. She was also involved with several Girl Scout projects and projects with Harding Academy. Mr. John Keller returned to the Art Department faculty after completing his studies for a doctorate in education at the University of Nebraska. This time in classes helped him to relate better with the students he taught. Associate Professor Mr. Paul Pitt created numerous works of art throughout the year. He also attended a clay workshop with internationally known artist Don Reitz in Little Rock in April. The "Original Artist," God, was also included in Mr. Pitt's schedule. He was a deacon at the Bethel Grove Church of Christ, a visitation-care group coordinator, and a teacher of young boys' leadership training class. Chairman of the art department, Mr. Don Robinson, completed four major paintings last year. These he also entered in the faculty art show. He completed three house drawings for the Spring Parade of Homes in Searcy. He also regularly teaches an adult class and is involved in the work of an elder at Westside Church of Christ. Dedication to their jobs, as well as to art in general made Harding's Art Department Faculty quality teachers. Dedication to God made them quality people. - Christy Cox Hmmmm...Mr. John Keller flips through his book reviewing before class. He returned to Harding with a doctorate in education. - photo by Chris Lasley. Now, this is cute. Professor of art Don Robinson observes a student's work. He was also Chairman of the Art Department. He was busy this year with planning a special travelling art show for Harding students. - photo by Chris Lasley
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