Granderson is in her third year at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway and is pursuing undergraduate degrees in Art History and Spanish. In collaboration with UCA's Jamie C. Brandon Center for Archaeological Research, Granderson will document, analyze and curate an exhibition of the Baum Gallery's Riddick Pre-Columbian collection in the fall semester of 2024.
From Emily
My work will benefit the institution by providing much-needed inventory reports and research on this important collection. The UCA Art Collection web page will be updated with current information so that community members can learn about the collection. This is especially important since there is a lack of resources on the topic of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art and history. will also have the needed records and information to do future exhibits of the works to educate art history, anthropology, history and other students in related fields. Records of the work will also allow professors of future related courses to plan class activities with the pieces.