R E S U M E
EARNED MEDIA
2024
After school PB http://idleclassmag.com/artist-virmarie-depoyster-teach-workshops-artx3-campus-april/
Governors Award https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/governors-arts-awards-set-for-march-8-in-little-rock/
High Profile https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/feb/11/virmarie-suria-depoyster/
Idle class http://idleclassmag.com/artists-love-virmarie-depoyster/
2023
"Mid-America Arts Alliance announces first cohort of $10,000 grant recipients,"
https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2023/06/09/mid-america-arts-alliance-announces-first-cohort-of-10000-grant-recipients
"An investment in artists living in central Arkansas"
https://www.maaa.org/artists-grants-fellowships/catalyze/
2022
"ARORA Creates Buzz for Donate Life Month With Art Installations," KARK 4
#BeeADonor Traveling Exhibition Installation, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"ARORA Creates Buzz for Organ Donation During Donate Life Month," Arkansas Money and Politics
“Light and Language: A Q&A with Painter Virmarie DePoyster,” Arkansas Times
2021
“Portrait Series ‘Beyond Labels’ by Virmarie DePoyster Debuts Oct. 28 at ASC,” Stuttgart Daily Ledger
"‘Beyond Labels’ by Virmarie DePoyster at William H. Kennedy Jr. Gallery-ASC," Puerto Rican Art News
"DePoyster Explores Identities in Portrait Series 'Beyond Labels'," The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
"Artist's Exhibit Set for Opening," Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Interview with Virmarie DePoyster,” The Arkansas Arts Scene
2019
“Rights and Stripes,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"'HerFlag' Comes to Little Rock," THV 11
“Her Flag Stopping by Capitol for Stripe-Stitching Session,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Her Flag to Unfurl at the State Capitol,” Arkansas Times
"61st Annual Delta Exhibition Opens on May 3," Little Rock Culture Vulture
"NLR Artist To Exhibit Pastel Paintings," University of the Ozarks
2018
“BTMS Students Learn Art Through History,” Southwest Times
2017
Art Galleries & Artists of the South, Volume 14, Issue 2, pg. 40
“O’Keeffe Pastel Hangs Briefly at Arts Center,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Students Explore Ecosystems,” Press Argus- Courier
2016
“Artists Display Work in Delta Des Refuses Exhibit,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Exhibits Pushed Barrier in ’15,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Artist’s Awakening Soul on Exhibition in ‘Revelation'," Arkansas Democrat Gazette
2015
“Artists’ Portraits Identify Creative Corridor,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Arkansas Natives Found Many Places to Shine in ’14,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"Virmarie DePoyster's Artwork to Be Featured at U.S. Embassy in Rome," Little Rock Soiree
"The Story Behind the Art of Virmarie DePoyster," Little Rock Soiree
“'Provocative Shapes’ Spotlights Work by 3 Artists,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Trees, Art, Education: Growing Champion Classrooms Thanks to NMWA,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2014
“Color, An Artist’s Tale: Paintings by Virmarie DePoyster,” Museum School Spotlight, Arkansas Arts Center Works
“Art Program Helps At-Risk Youth,” The Courier News
2013
“2 Art Exhibits Open Friday,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Sight and Sound Are Joined at New Art Show,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Acrylics, Pastel Work Featured in Joint Exhibition of 2 Artists,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
2012
“Around Arkansas, South Arkansas Arts Center,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Getting Ready, South Arkansas Arts Center,” El Dorado News-Times
“DePoyster and Trimble at SAAC, Pastels and Abstract Paintings,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
“SAAC Hosts Reception Saturday for August Gallery Artists,” Go El Dorado
“SAAC Hosts Artists Reception for Juried Art Competition,” Go El Dorado
"Studying Science Through Art at Park Hill," Arkansas Times
2011
“Museum School Faculty Exhibition: Past and Present, Work in All Media by Current and Former Faculty,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2010
“Opening tonight: 3 Women Who Paint,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
“Looking Ahead, Exhibits of Work by Women Artists Will Dominate Galleries in a Couple of Weeks,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2009
“Arkansas Art Exhibit Now Open,” The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Newsletter
“Delta Dawns, Arkansans Dominate Annual Show,” Arkansas Times
“Clinton Center to Host ‘Breaking the Veils’,” Art Notes, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“UCA’s Baum Gallery of Fine Art Announces Visiting Artist Presentation: Local Artist Virmarie DePoyster,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
EARNED MEDIA
2024
After school PB http://idleclassmag.com/artist-virmarie-depoyster-teach-workshops-artx3-campus-april/
Governors Award https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/governors-arts-awards-set-for-march-8-in-little-rock/
High Profile https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/feb/11/virmarie-suria-depoyster/
Idle class http://idleclassmag.com/artists-love-virmarie-depoyster/
2023
"Mid-America Arts Alliance announces first cohort of $10,000 grant recipients,"
https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2023/06/09/mid-america-arts-alliance-announces-first-cohort-of-10000-grant-recipients
"An investment in artists living in central Arkansas"
https://www.maaa.org/artists-grants-fellowships/catalyze/
2022
"ARORA Creates Buzz for Donate Life Month With Art Installations," KARK 4
#BeeADonor Traveling Exhibition Installation, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"ARORA Creates Buzz for Organ Donation During Donate Life Month," Arkansas Money and Politics
“Light and Language: A Q&A with Painter Virmarie DePoyster,” Arkansas Times
2021
“Portrait Series ‘Beyond Labels’ by Virmarie DePoyster Debuts Oct. 28 at ASC,” Stuttgart Daily Ledger
"‘Beyond Labels’ by Virmarie DePoyster at William H. Kennedy Jr. Gallery-ASC," Puerto Rican Art News
"DePoyster Explores Identities in Portrait Series 'Beyond Labels'," The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
"Artist's Exhibit Set for Opening," Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Interview with Virmarie DePoyster,” The Arkansas Arts Scene
2019
“Rights and Stripes,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"'HerFlag' Comes to Little Rock," THV 11
“Her Flag Stopping by Capitol for Stripe-Stitching Session,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Her Flag to Unfurl at the State Capitol,” Arkansas Times
"61st Annual Delta Exhibition Opens on May 3," Little Rock Culture Vulture
"NLR Artist To Exhibit Pastel Paintings," University of the Ozarks
2018
“BTMS Students Learn Art Through History,” Southwest Times
2017
Art Galleries & Artists of the South, Volume 14, Issue 2, pg. 40
“O’Keeffe Pastel Hangs Briefly at Arts Center,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Students Explore Ecosystems,” Press Argus- Courier
2016
“Artists Display Work in Delta Des Refuses Exhibit,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Exhibits Pushed Barrier in ’15,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Artist’s Awakening Soul on Exhibition in ‘Revelation'," Arkansas Democrat Gazette
2015
“Artists’ Portraits Identify Creative Corridor,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Arkansas Natives Found Many Places to Shine in ’14,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"Virmarie DePoyster's Artwork to Be Featured at U.S. Embassy in Rome," Little Rock Soiree
"The Story Behind the Art of Virmarie DePoyster," Little Rock Soiree
“'Provocative Shapes’ Spotlights Work by 3 Artists,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Trees, Art, Education: Growing Champion Classrooms Thanks to NMWA,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2014
“Color, An Artist’s Tale: Paintings by Virmarie DePoyster,” Museum School Spotlight, Arkansas Arts Center Works
“Art Program Helps At-Risk Youth,” The Courier News
2013
“2 Art Exhibits Open Friday,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Sight and Sound Are Joined at New Art Show,” Artbeat, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Acrylics, Pastel Work Featured in Joint Exhibition of 2 Artists,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
2012
“Around Arkansas, South Arkansas Arts Center,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“Getting Ready, South Arkansas Arts Center,” El Dorado News-Times
“DePoyster and Trimble at SAAC, Pastels and Abstract Paintings,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
“SAAC Hosts Reception Saturday for August Gallery Artists,” Go El Dorado
“SAAC Hosts Artists Reception for Juried Art Competition,” Go El Dorado
"Studying Science Through Art at Park Hill," Arkansas Times
2011
“Museum School Faculty Exhibition: Past and Present, Work in All Media by Current and Former Faculty,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2010
“Opening tonight: 3 Women Who Paint,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
“Looking Ahead, Exhibits of Work by Women Artists Will Dominate Galleries in a Couple of Weeks,” Eye Candy, Arkansas Times
2009
“Arkansas Art Exhibit Now Open,” The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Newsletter
“Delta Dawns, Arkansans Dominate Annual Show,” Arkansas Times
“Clinton Center to Host ‘Breaking the Veils’,” Art Notes, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
“UCA’s Baum Gallery of Fine Art Announces Visiting Artist Presentation: Local Artist Virmarie DePoyster,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette