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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \nIn this session\, we are reading Madeline’s Christmas and creating yarn-sewn paper mittens. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Landscape Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore water-based painting techniques in this one-day workshop. Learn how to compose a stunning landscape by creating a foreground\, middle ground\, and background on archival paper. \nStudents will view landscapes on view in the AMFA Galleries for inspiration. This class is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced painters! \n\nPainting by Cynthia Brucksch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/landscape-painting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights
DESCRIPTION:Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room\, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. \nThis experience extends into the galleries\, where our docents will elevate your evening with an illuminating conversation about the art on view. Wrap up the night (and maybe a few gifts) with a shopping trip to the Museum Store. \nDrinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries. \n\nBright Nights is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, Catherine and Michael Mayton\, Trustees. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bright-nights-dec-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models\, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. \nStudents must be 18+ to attend\, as the session may use the undraped model. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils\, charcoals\, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available. \n\nPhoto: Iwan Baan. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-dec-18/
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SUMMARY:Movies at the Museum: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
DESCRIPTION:Gather the whole family for this heartwarming film featuring everyone’s favorite comedy crew: The Muppets! \nIn this classic Dickens holiday tale\, Kermit the Frog plays family man Bob Cratchit and Sir Michael Caine plays the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge. \nOther Muppets – like Miss Piggy\, Gonzo\, Fozzie Bear\, and Sam the Eagle – weave in and out of the story as Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases: past\, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways\, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness. \nWatch Scrooge change his outlook on life (and Christmas!) as The Muppets perform a slew of original songs.  \nRunning Time: 1 hour\, 25 minutesRating: G \nThis screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society. \n\n\nWatch the Trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/movies-at-the-museum-the-muppet-christmas-carol-1992-dec-18/
CATEGORIES:Films,Holiday,Youth & Families
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