Baum Gallery, Conway Travel Guide

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Inspiring students and the community through diverse contemporary art exhibitions at the University of Central Arkansas.

The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas is an educational art museum that showcases diverse exhibitions, from student work to national and international touring collections, fostering dialogue and appreciation for visual art within the university and the wider Arkansas community.

A brief summary to Baum Gallery

201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, Arkansas, 72035, US
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Monday 10 am-5 pm
Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-5 pm
Friday 10 am-5 pm

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Check the Baum Gallery's website for current and upcoming exhibitions to plan your visit around specific artists or themes.
Attend an opening reception for a new exhibition to meet the artists and engage in discussions about their work.
Visitor parking is available south of Wingo Hall and north of the College of Business in spaces marked in blue.

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Getting There

Walking

The Baum Gallery is located in McCastlain Hall on the UCA campus at 201 Donaghey Ave. From most points on campus, the gallery is easily accessible by foot. Reference campus maps or building signage to navigate to McCastlain Hall.
Driving

When driving to the Baum Gallery, enter the UCA campus from Dave Ward Drive onto Donaghey Avenue. Proceed north on Donaghey Avenue to the visitor parking area. Turn left into the parking lot where visitor parking spaces are marked in blue. Parking is free in these designated areas. Note that Bruce Street is closed for tailgating on game days.

Discover more about Baum Gallery

Located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway, the Baum Gallery serves as a vital educational and cultural resource. Since its establishment in 1996, supported by the Baum family's donation, the gallery has been committed to inspiring students, faculty, staff, and the broader central Arkansas community through contemporary art. The Baum Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including those featuring UCA student work, faculty invitational shows, and touring exhibitions with national and international artists. These exhibitions span diverse media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, and sculpture. The gallery's mission is to develop exhibitions and events that encourage interaction and dialogue about visual art, its history, creation, criticism, and cultural context.The gallery's director and faculty exhibitions committee collaborate across disciplines to curate original exhibits tailored to an academic environment. Past notable exhibitions have included the works of African-American painters, contemporary art from the Hearne Collection, and showcases of female artists. The Baum Gallery also enriches the educational experience for UCA students by providing opportunities to display their work in a professional museum setting.The Baum Gallery is located within McCastlain Hall. Visitor parking is available south of Wingo Hall and north of the College of Business in spaces marked in blue.