Arkansas Arts Center Future Transformation Revealed

Posted February 28, 2018

Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects is the associate architect working with national design firm Studio Gang on the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center. The new design embraces MacArthur Park with new public plazas, gardens, and other outdoor amenities. The original 1937 Museum of Fine Arts façade will remain, creating a new north entrance. Second floor galleries, expanded art studios, an indoor/outdoor restaurant and a “cultural living room” are just a few of the new features for the 127,000 SF design concept. The transformation will continue to foster the development of the collections and programs while also strengthening its connection with the community to become a gathering place for the public.