WITH VIDEO: A&P Commission pledges $500,000 to UA concert hall
Had commissioners agreed to the UA’s original $1 million request, it would’ve been the largest single contribution ever made to a special project.
Topic: UA Concert Hall
WITH VIDEO: Town and Gown committee weighs in on UA’s $1 million request for A&P funds
Justin Tennant got a lot more than he bargained for during Monday’s meeting of the Town and Gown Advisory Committee.
A&P Commission delays decision on $1 million UA request
The decision to table the issue came after Ward 3 Alderman and A&P commissioner Justin Tennant requested the group wait for advice from the newly formed Town and Gown Advisory Committee.
Attorney General: A&P Commission may donate funds toward UA performing arts hall
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said he believes the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission may legally contribute tax revenues toward construction of a planned performance hall on the University of Arkansas campus.
UA announces $6 million gift toward new performing arts center
Jim and Joyce Faulkner of Little Rock have pledged $6 million to support the estimated $17 million cost to convert the university’s Old Field House building into a concert hall.
A&P Commission awaits attorney general’s opinion on UA request
The commission’s decision whether to contribute $1 million toward construction of a performance hall on the University of Arkansas campus is on hold while commissioners await a written opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.
A&P to seek attorney general’s opinion on UA’s $1 million request
As recommended, the commission will seek a written opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel regarding the University of Arkansas’ request for $1 million in A&P funds.
City attorney raises legal concerns about UA’s $1 million request for A&P funds
In a memo sent to A&P commissioners on Friday, Kit Williams urged the group to obtain a formal attorney general opinion on the legality of contributing $1 million in A&P funds to the University of Arkansas.
A&P Commission delays action on UA’s $1 million request
Commissioner Bob Davis said he supported the proposal, but with two commissioners absent from Monday’s meeting, the group decided to delay further discussion until its next regular meeting in August.
UA requests $1 million from Fayetteville A&P for 700-seat performing arts center
Officials are expected to ask for a $1 million pledge toward conversion of the old Field House building into a 700-seat performing arts center on the university campus.
Walton Arts Center, UA officials discuss expansion study
Walton Arts Center expansion plans became a little more clear on Tuesday, after the results of an almost year-long study were presented to the board of directors at a meeting inside Nadine Baum Studios.
