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Craft in Common

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“Craft in Common” is a day focused on collecting, connoisseurship, and exploring one of today’s most transformative art forms—craft.

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, this one-day craft convening explores the legacy and future of the field from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AMFA.

Headlining the day are artist and collector Robyn Horn, steadfast advocate for the arts and artists, and blacksmith Elizabeth Brim, whose sculptural ironwork has redefined the boundaries of a traditionally male-dominated craft.

 

Other featured speakers include:

  • Christian Cutler / Director of the Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College
  • Lydia Dildilian / Assistant Professor of Art & Design at Arkansas State University
  • Joli Livaudais / Director of the School of Art and Design and Associate Professor of Photography at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  • Kelly McDonough / Executive Director of the Eureka Springs School of the Arts
  • Hampton Smith / Assistant Professor of Craft History at the University of Arkansas
  • Dryden Wells / Assistant Professor of Art at Hendrix College

 

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Event Highlights

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Collecting That Matters

A conversation between artist and collector Robyn Horn and AMFA’s Windgate Foundation Curator of Contemporary Craft Stefanie Kirkland explores what it means to collect craft.

The discussion draws on Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection, an exhibition examining how artists are transforming traditional materials into contemporary art.

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Documentary Screening

A screening of the documentary film Iron Pearls, directed and produced by E Vincent Martinez, sets the stage for a conversation with artist Elizabeth Brim and Andy Moon, Director of AMFA’s Windgate Art School.

The two will discuss Brim’s work and creative process—and how her career has unsettled the conventions in a field long dominated by men.

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Schedule

10:00–10:30 a.m.

Coffee Reception

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with complimentary coffee and pastries in the Atrium.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Collecting That Matters

Attend a conversation on collecting contemporary craft with Robyn Horn and Stefanie Kirkland.

12:00–1:30 p.m.

Lunch & Demonstrations

Lunch is provided. Experience demonstrations in the Windgate Art School.

1:30–3:30 p.m.

Screening & Conversation

Watch Iron Pearls and witness a conversation between Elizabeth Brim and Andy Moon.

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Happy Hour & Tours

Enjoy drinks, light bites, and networking. Explore Material Nature on view in the Robyn and John Horn Gallery.

Tickets are $40, or $32 for AMFA Members.

To purchase tickets for school groups, please contact Guest Services at 501.372.4000.

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