Arkansas State University Hosts Print Symposium and Exhibition

The Department of Art + Design is showcasing student and visiting artist work in printmaking.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Arkansas State University's Department of Art + Design is currently hosting the Mid-South Print Exhibition, which will culminate with the fifth annual Print Symposium on February 26th. The symposium will feature presentations and demonstrations from visiting artists Tate Foley, Sophie Isaak, Jessie Hornbook, Kaleena Stasiak, and Dustin Brinkman, as well as work from A-State printmaking students and those from the University of Central Arkansas, Lyon College, and the University of Mississippi.

Why it matters

The Print Symposium and Mid-South Print Exhibition provide a platform for printmaking students and artists to showcase their work, network, and learn new techniques. These events help foster the printmaking community in the region and expose the public to the diverse range of printmaking practices.

The details

The Print Symposium will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 26th in rooms 107 and 108 of the Fine Arts Center and Bradbury Art Museum. Visiting artist Tate Foley will host a Risograph demonstration, exploring collage through mark-making and textural elements, while Sophie Isaak will present an interactive demonstration on monotypes. On the final day of the exhibition, students will have the opportunity to provide presentations of their portfolios and give artist talks from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall of Fowler Center.

  • The Mid-South Print Exhibition is currently ongoing.
  • The Print Symposium will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The student print exchange exhibition and closing reception for the Mid-South Prints Exhibition will be held on February 26th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The players

M. Robyn Wall

Assistant professor of printmaking at Arkansas State University and organizer of the Print Symposium.

Paden Devita

Bradbury Art Museum education coordinator and co-organizer of the Print Symposium.

Tate Foley

Visiting artist from St. Louis who will host a Risograph demonstration.

Sophie Isaak

Visiting artist from Lincoln, Nebraska who will present an interactive demonstration on monotypes.

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What they’re saying

“'A-State printmaking students will welcome visiting artists Tate Foley, Sophie Isaak, Jessie Hornbook, Kaleena Stasiak, and Dustin Brinkman, along with students from the University of Central Arkansas, Lyon College and the University of Mississippi.'”

— M. Robyn Wall, Assistant professor of printmaking (neareport.com)

“'Visiting artist Tate Foley of St. Louis will host a Risograph demonstration at the printmaking studio, exploring collage through mark-making and textural elements. There has been a recent resurgence in popularity of this print technology that acts as a cross between a photocopier and screen printing for self-publishing zines, posters and comics.'”

— M. Robyn Wall, Assistant professor of printmaking (neareport.com)

“'Sophie Isaak of Lincoln, Neb., will present an interactive demonstration on monotypes in the printmaking studio. Monotypes are a form of printmaking that embraces drawing, stencils and a painterly approach to the medium.'”

— M. Robyn Wall, Assistant professor of printmaking (neareport.com)

What’s next

The student print exchange exhibition and closing reception for the Mid-South Prints Exhibition will be held on February 26th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The takeaway

The Print Symposium and Mid-South Print Exhibition at Arkansas State University provide a valuable opportunity for printmaking students and artists to showcase their work, learn new techniques, and connect with the broader printmaking community in the region. These events help foster creativity, innovation, and appreciation for the diverse range of printmaking practices.