Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is proud to announce that the 2025 Workshop in the Arts has reached a record-breaking enrollment of 55 students, the highest in the program’s 53-year history. This beloved summer tradition offers children a creative outlet and immersive experience in the arts. Over the course of four weeks, participants engage in a variety of activities, including visual art, crafts, acting, singing, and dancing. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for four hours each day.
The Workshop will culminate in a grand finale performance titled “A Night at the Oscars” on Wednesday, June 26, at 6:00 PM in the Hendrix Fine Arts Center. Students will showcase their talents through performances inspired by Oscar-winning songs, accompanied by a gallery exhibition of their artwork and crafts in the Hendrix Gallery. This community event is free and open to the public, and serves as a celebration of the students’ creativity, hard work, and artistic growth.
For over five decades, the Workshop in the Arts has inspired young minds and nurtured a lifelong appreciation for the arts in the Arkansas Delta. PCCUA is thrilled to continue this legacy in 2025 with one of its most vibrant and talented group of students yet.
Pictured are students from the 2025 Workshop in the Arts: Front row (seated on the floor): Aalayiah Bell, Aaliyah Brown, Jai Brown,Morgan Burnett, Londyn Carter, January Clements, September Clements, AnnsleeDavenport, Samarion Eaton, Donald Gant, Cailyn Gordon, Tagan Livingston, DonaldLoomis, Bennett Martin, Joycelyn Simes, and Christian Thomas.
Middle row: Noah Bennett, Raven Billingsley, Jocelyn Bradshaw, Dakota Brown,Peyton Chatman, William Cheek, Bella Hadder, Abigail Maloney, Eliza Miller,Natalee Spakes, Gracelyn St. John, Remington Wheeler, Caison Williams, NashWyant, and Stephon Zigler.
Back row (standing): Oliver Dulaney, Sophie Dulaney, Bennie Fonzie, Riley Haas,Mollie Higgins, Kloe Mills, Haven Moore, Bella Newsom, Lucy O'Briant, PeytonParker, Bristol Reed, Emma Roberson, Jordyn Simes, Trinity Terry, LaurenThomas, Gabriella Wiley, Cailor Williams, Lauren Williams, and Mateo Zuniga.
Pictured are the Workshop in the Arts instructors andassistants (left to right): Elizabeth Hensley – Art, Kelsey Gregory – Art Assistant, Melinda Beith – Music, Paulette Parker – Director/Drama, Marley Vincent – Dance, and J’Nyah Walker – Dance Assistant.
