Ernest Cialone

Ernest Cialone is a Professor in the Art Department at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where he has taught a wide range of courses including Introduction to Printmaking, Screen Printing, Intaglio, Relief Printing, Figure Drawing, Advanced Drawing, Figure Painting, Artistic Anatomy, and Storyboarding. He holds a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Painting from the University of North Dakota (1983) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Drawing and Graphic Design from the University of Arkansas (1980). As the program's first and only tenured full professor, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the department.

• Education:
  • M.F.A. in Painting, University of North Dakota (1983)
  • B.A. in Drawing and Graphic Design, University of Arkansas (1980)
  • A.A. in Art, Westark Community College (1978)

Cialone’s expertise spans printmaking, painting, and drawing, informed by his diverse teaching portfolio and practical experience as a draftsman. He has been actively involved in the River Valley art community, serving on the board of directors for the Fort Smith Art Center during its transition to the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, co-founding the River Valley Art Coalition, and participating as a juror for local art competitions and exhibitions. His career reflects a commitment to both academic instruction and regional artistic development.