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The Construction of the Basin Park Hotel

The Construction of the Basin Park Hotel

This week's post  in honor of Labor Day is James Yale’s pen and ink of “The Construction of the Basin Park Hotel”  in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. James' inspiration for this drawing was from a photograph taken in 1904. It is one of many architectural renderings James'...

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Rediscovering the Lost Art of James Yale

Rediscovering the Lost Art of James Yale

James produced and sold many pieces of art over the years, and some of them he never photographed before delivering to their new owner. To honor the amazing art that James created, it is our desire to create a full catalog of his work. We invite you to join us to...

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The Heron

The Heron

The story behind The Heron, as told to Charlotte by his daughter Allison: Dad’s disability made it hard for him to do many physical activities with me and my brother growing up, but it never stopped him from trying. He would take us to the lake shore to play and swim...

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James Yale in Eureka! The Art of Being

James Yale in Eureka! The Art of Being

A fabulous poster can and has changed my life at times, and propelled me to  change course. The same is true of a short video. When I first moved to Eureka Springs 22 years ago, I knew no one. I only knew of the artist James Yale through a collectible benefit poster...

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I Caught A Fleeting Glimpse

I Caught A Fleeting Glimpse

James wrote, “It’s the idea that you can catch a fleeting glimpse of something, you turn your head and it’s gone… Was it real or not?” James was very real, and yet who really knew him? With James’ passing last year, I realized that I knew my husband, but I did not...

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Generational Journeys – Open Mic

Generational Journeys – Open Mic

Cynthia Tran from Fayetteville Public Television introduces the Generational Journeys Art Exhibit in an Open Mic segment, interviewing organizer Carla Nemec, Charlotte Buchanan-Yale, and some of the student apprentice artists that are featured in the exhibit,...

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Arkansas CW Highlights Generational Journeys Show

Arkansas CW Highlights Generational Journeys Show

The Arkansas CW published an article today highlighting the upcoming Generational Journeys Art Exhibit, open now through October 3rd at The Medium at 214 S Main Street in Springdale. From their post: The Medium is set to host the Generational Journeys Art Exhibit in a...

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Growing Up With The Artist

Growing Up With The Artist

As a small child I didn't know or understand what my father's background was in architecture. I didn't even consider it could be a form of art at that time. All I knew was that he was an artist. He painted, that is what artists did. Yet, he was building a studio. He...

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Generational Journeys Grand Opening Sept 12th at The Medium

Generational Journeys Grand Opening Sept 12th at The Medium

In memory of James Yale's passing on August 18, 2023, I am excited to announce that 10 of James' paintings will be joining the Generational Journeys Art Exhibit at The Medium in Springdale, Arkansas, starting September 6th, 2024 and running through October 1st. It...

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Welcome to the Official Art of James Yale

Welcome to the Official Art of James Yale

James Yale was a romanticist, a dreamer, a futurist, verging on the metaphysical in the depiction of limitless space in which his symbolic figures move. This is true whether the work is executed as a painting, drawing, or sculpture. His oil paintings, meticulous...

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