If you’ve ever walked into The Blue Umbrella and been greeted with a big smile and a friendly invitation to buy a candle, chances are...

Our Artist Profile this month features Rosie Sparks, a talented creator whose passion for art and Rosie Sparks history has led her on an...

Our Artist Profile for December features Darnell Paul, a gifted musician whose talent and passion bring joy to everyone who listens to...

For this month’s Artist Spotlight, we are excited to introduce Brian Dale! Brian is an accomplished knitter whose creativity and...

Meet our Artist Profile for July: Al Hunt. Al’s handcrafted beard oil has quickly become a customer favorite, “Blend #7: Causin’ a...

Our Artist Profile for April is Kristy Lester with Above and Beyond Care! Born and raised in Malvern, Kristy has always possessed a...

Our Artist Profile to kick off the New Year is none other than Mamie Allen! Mamie attends First Step Arkansas, an Adult Developmental Day...

School is back in session, so we are featuring one of our very own teachers for our Blue Umbrella artists: Rodrick Williams. Rodrick...

Our Artist Profile for June features Robyn Moore, a beneficiary of Opportunities, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing...

The Blue Umbrella is a unique gift shop that embraces inclusion for all by selling items that are handmade by artists with developmental...

If you have spent any time in The Blue Umbrella over the past six months, you’ve met Gabe and Johnny as they have worked in the store....

Our Artist Profile for February features Jana Palmer out of Pulaski County. Jana crafts candles and wax melts in the shape of puzzle...

During our interview with her, it was evident that Christy is a very gracious individual who is eager to share her passion for creating.

Our friend Cathy at the Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) isn’t just a lover of music, supreme pizza, and puppies – she’s also a...

Our friend James is a video gamer, history buff, and a lover of all things food. Now, he can add one more to the list – a Blue Umbrella...

Determination, dedication, and diamonds. Our friend Estie uses these three things to make her business - Estie’s Delightful Diamond...

Special Olympian. Razorback fan. Multi-talented artisan. Bocce ball champion. That’s our friend Frankie in a nutshell. He has resided at...

Amanda Topich doesn’t just shoot photographs. She captures memories. And as regular customers at the Blue Umbrella know, those memories...

Visitors to the Blue Umbrella gift shop have likely seen the work of Cynthia Williams, who makes creative and colorful greeting cards...

As a teaching assistant in the Blue Umbrella art classroom at the Conway Human Development Center, Danielle Dority helps residents make...