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July 6, 2022 (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.)­ – The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts welcomes to the board of trustees incoming President Stan Hastings and Vice-President Le’Kita Brown, as well as four new members: Beau Blair, Jacqueline Retzer, Steve Ronnel, and Derrick Smith. “Each member of the board brings invaluable insights…

Museum’s Rebuilding Made Possible by Significant Private Philanthropy and Public Funding June 29, 2022 (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.)­ – The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) today announced plans for a Spring 2023 grand opening.  “We look forward to opening our doors this spring,” said AMFA Executive Director Dr. Victoria Ramirez.

June 1, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) is proud to present an online showcase of student artwork in the long-standing “61st Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition.” Sixty-five works from student artists in kindergarten through 12th grade are on display in a virtual exhibition hosted on the AMFA…

April 28, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Catherine Walworth as the Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr. Curator of Drawings, and the promotion of Theresa Bembnister to curator. Dr. Catherine Walworth Theresa Bembnister “Our curators research…

Children’s Theatre Programming Returns for Four Performances at Ron Robinson Theater April 7, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announces four performances of “Doodle POP” on May 21-22, 2022, at CALS Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock. Produced by BRUSH Theatre based in…

March 8, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts announces the promotion of Spencer Jansen to deputy director, and the additions of Chris Revelle as director of community engagement and Kayla Huffstutter as membership manager. Spencer Jansen Chris Revelle Kayla Huffstutter “We are focused on building…

January 26, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts announces two significant additions to the marketing team: Bob Tarren as chief marketing officer and Malina Tabor as associate director of marketing.  Bob Tarren Malina Tabor “AMFA is committed to building a team that is uniquely qualified…

November 2, 2021 (Little Rock, AR) The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts proudly announces the appointment of four new members to the board of trustees: Mike Marquez, Odell Nickelberry, Rebecca Smith, and Mary Olive Stephens. AMFA new Board of Trustees members (left to right): Mike Marquez, Odell Nickelberry, Rebecca Smith,…

The June session will be the last virtual Art School mini quarter before the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts opens in May 2022. The Art School will continue to offer programming, demos, and workshops on an ongoing basis.

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts launched AMFA Amplified, a mobile application designed to create deeper connections with artists, the Museum’s art collection, and programs.