Stella Boyle Smith Music Center

The campaign began in July 2019 and raised $11.75 million to pay for the music center and $1.6 million for the symphony's annual fund. read more >

As symphony orchestras across the country face attendance and financial struggles, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has emerged as a model of success thanks to an innovative membership program, community engagement and strategic marketing. read more >

The $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center will provide a space for symphony rehearsals, youth music classes and more. read more >

The grant is a portion of more than $37 million that the NEA awarded to 1,135 arts projects. read more >

Lyon College of Batesville shows off a proposed site plan for a reimagined, 28-acre site that's currently home to the headquarters of Heifer International. read more >

Little Rock scored some big wins last week, bringing the prospect of new life downtown. read more >

Robson, who was previously the symphony's artistic director, said being chosen for the role is "the honor of a lifetime." read more >

The original $9 million estimated cost of the project has grown due to rising interest rates and construction costs. read more >

The donation came from longtime supporter and former board chairman Lee Ronnel, who died in January. read more >

The nonprofit has raised 60% of the funds it needs to break ground on the project. read more >

WER Architects/Planners is looking forward to making the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s planned $9 million, 20,000-SF music center in Little Rock’s East Village neighborhood sing, pun intended. read more >

The site at the southeast corner of Third Street and World Drive is owned by Heifer International. read more >

The 20,000-SF center will provide more rehearsal and performance space. read more >