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From creatives in the kitchen whipping up success to artists behind the canvas or camera making names for themselves, Arkansas is bursting at the seams with creative influence. Meet 12 young entrepreneurs in Arkansas making their mark in the social media era.

Arkansas’ Next Influence

The Ridin' Around Show Rewrites Arkansas Sports Media

Noah Washington combined his interest in sports media and his natural charisma to come up with "The Ridin' Around Show", a new and unique contribution to sports journalism.

Cooking up a Future with Easterseals Arkansas

While she may be part of numerous community activities, Shawn Morehart has rooted her success in the culinary arts as a kitchen assistant for Easterseals.

The Self-Proclaimed "Joy Influencer" of North Little Rock

Chris Bell-Davis wants to be the light in the dark for people and his skills with social media and communication with people are reflected in his work as Creative Director.

Taking Arkansas Arts to the Next Level

Clara Mitchell is an artist through and through. Though she may be her own boss, she has found much of her success in working across all different mediums of art in addition to collaborating with other creatives.

Rising Tech Entrepreneur With a Creative Edge

Though he didn't start his career as an artist, Vicente Yañez has always found his success rooted in creation, whether it be the inner-workings of computer software or the brushwork on canvas.

Northeast Arkansas Entrepreneur Pours into the Economy in Waves

Riley Fischbacher's marketing know-how has given her an edge with her real estate career and has even led her to diversify her portfolio.

From Generations of Grit, Young Entrepreneur Shines in the Hunting Industry

A love for nature and the wilderness has been in Jeremy Brogdon's family years. His work with his business Boar Hog is his way of carrying on that legacy.

Entrepreneur Takes the Road Less Traveled

Being a Market Director may be his day job, but Grant Willbanks also enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors and camping on his Youtube channel Arkansas Offroad.

Visual Storyteller Leaves Her Mark on Arkansas Photography Industry

From a young age, Raegan Stoken has been behind the lens, capturing the stories of the world with her camera. Her passion for her craft and determination has driven to her to new corners of the globe as a destination wedding photographer.

Florist Changes the Game for Arkansas Creatives

Zach Jones has flourished in the floral industry with his business Bearded Bouquet and has found success in a field he loves.

Arkansas Micro-Bakery Trailblazer

Monica Chatterton found her calling in the kitchen, whipping up delectable treats and business with her micro-bakery Flake Baby.

Physical Media Meets the Digital Age

Tierra Robinson wears many artistic hats, from photographer to graphic designer to TikTok micro-influencer. Art is in every part of her life.

Resources

Resources for Entrepreneurs in Arkansas

• Young Entrepreneurship Institute - Teaching Young Entrepreneurs: A Startup Guide is available to Northwest Arkansas residents.
• SCORE Arkansas - Free and confidential business counseling
• Startup NWA - Entrepreneurship resource for Northwest Arkansas residents.
• Equip - A small business series led by Little Rock Chamber members.
• Spark! - Central Arkansas residents with full-time companies can pitch their companies for sponsorship opportunities at “Pitch ‘N Pint,” unlimited mentorship programs, workshops and more.

Scholarships in Arkansas

Artists of Northwest Arkansas Student Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship to high school seniors in Northwest Arkansas.

University of Arkansas School of Art Scholarships
Need and merit-based scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000 for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in art-related fields.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Art and Design Scholarships
Offers $500 to $7,500 for degree-seeking students in art-related fields.

The Foundation of Visual Arts Scholarship
For young artists across Arkansas, including those specializing in photography.

Danny Scott Memorial Scholarship
Available to incoming freshmen with an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, or those in the upper 10% of their graduating class.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Scholarship
For full-time students majoring in technical areas qualifying them for membership in the SME Student Chapter at Arkansas State University.

Arkansas College Design Programs

Don’t want to be stuck behind a desk for the rest of your life? Here are 10 outdoor programs offered at Arkansas colleges and universities so you can avoid a 9-to-5 fate!

University of Arkansas School of Art in Fulbright College of Arts and Science
Graphic Design: The BFA focuses on typography, branding, human-centered design, and features the UA Design Clinic where students collaborate on community-focused projects.

Communication Design: Launched in Fall 2022, this two-year residency includes a full-tuition waiver, and students work on social and justice-oriented projects.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Offers integrated design and graphic-design certificate programs starting Fall 2024, supported by a $618K NSF grant students.

University of Central Arkansas
UCA provides graduate scholarships for counseling and psychology students entering clinical work in Arkansas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS Health Professions offers centralized scholarships for health and mental health fields.

These Arkansas schools offer programs in culinary arts:

• University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College: Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts
• Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
• Arkansas Tech University: Nutrition and Dietetics
• Arkansas State University-Newport
• College of the Ozarks
• University of Arkansas: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Innovation
• Arkansas State University: Hospitality Management
• NorthWest Arkansas Community College: Culinary Arts

These Arkansas schools offer programs in photography:

• University of Central Arkansas
• University of Arkansas
• John Brown University
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Arkansas State University
• Harding University