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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.

Studio Gang’s award-winning designed Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts will open to the public in the Fall of 2022 The north entrance to the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts under construction in March 2021. Photo by Timothy Hursley. The new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, currently under construction in…

Capital Campaign supporting the Little Rock museum’s new building and endowment surpasses $135 million, establishes new goal of $142 million The Arkansas Arts Center officially became the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on January 25, 2021. While unveiling the museum’s new brand, AMFA leaders announced that the capital campaign supporting…

The Arkansas Arts Center reached milestones in its building project while continuing to deliver vibrant and accessible programming in a year of historic transition and unexpected challenges, leaders announced at the September 21 virtual Annual Meeting.