Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Bright Nights
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA 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.
Drinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries.

Bright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr.
Docents are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Educator Appreciation Night
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Wrap up the semester in style with a night of free drinks, entertainment, and camaraderie! It’s time to treat yourself to a fun night out with other educators.
Start the evening with a short presentation about AMFA’s upcoming programs in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center at 6:00 p.m., then head upstairs to the Cultural Living Room for a complimentary drink and live music at Bright Nights. Check in with AMFA staff as soon as you arrive to enter to win raffle prizes!

Bright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr.
In-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Drop-in Figure Drawing
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00
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.
Students 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.
Students 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Photo: Iwan Baan.
