About Us

The walkway on the exterior of Fowler Center.

The Finest Artistic Space in the Region

Our Mission

Fowler Center enriches the cultural life of Arkansas State University and the greater Northeast Arkansas region by serving as a dynamic home for visual and performing arts, educational experiences, and community engagement. Through theatre, music, exhibitions, guest artists, public events, and collaborative programming, Fowler Center provides welcoming spaces where creativity, learning, and artistic expression thrive.

The center supports the artistic mission of Arkansas State University while connecting students, faculty, staff, and the broader community to diverse cultural experiences that inspire dialogue, discovery, and lifelong engagement with the arts.

Fowler Center framed by leaves.
Wallace and Jama Fowler

Wallace and Jama Fowler

Wallace and Jama Fowler of Jonesboro made a gift of $5 million to Arkansas State University to complete construction of a building now named in their honor. It is one of the largest gifts in the history of the university.

The Fowlers are known in Arkansas and beyond as successful business developers and outstanding citizens. They have been successful in their longtime business enterprise, Fowler Foods, which has extended restaurant franchises to many communities.

The couple has also been recognized for giving their time and resources to numerous causes which benefit untold numbers of people throughout Jonesboro and the entire region. The Fowlers have provided leadership and a vision for Jonesboro’s progress while serving in numerous capacities in a variety of organizations and activities.