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SUMMARY:Pet Portrait Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make a heartfelt portrait of your pet in this fun and engaging one-day workshop! \nLearn to build a painting from start to finish using acrylic paints and working from photographs of your own beloved animal companion. Whether you are new to painting or looking to sharpen your skills\, an expert painter will guide you through the process of capturing your pet’s personality and charm in paint. \nFrom sketching the initial composition to layering colors and adding final details\, you will paint a timeless\, personal artwork that is perfect for giving or keeping! \nPlease bring your lunch. The workshop will take a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/pet-portrait-workshop-26/
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems\, a funny story full of big personality and imagination\, then paint a watercolor bird inspired by the movement and atmosphere in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Member Mingle: Bright Nights
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the season in style as the Cultural Living Room transforms into a chic social lounge with live music\, festive bites\, and good company. \nMembers receive a complimentary drink and a holiday gift thoughtfully designed to make the evening even more memorable. Plus\, you can enjoy a double discount of 20% off your purchases in the Museum Store. \nWhether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones\, this night is all about sparking conversation\, building community\, and celebrating everything that makes AMFA special. \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event. \n\nMember Mingle: Bright Nights in-kind support is provided by Moon Distributors Inc. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/member-mingle-bright-nights-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Members,Special Events
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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 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. \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\nDocents are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bright-nights-nov-11/
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 an 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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-nov-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Art on Film: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of the defining achievements of silent cinema through a screening of 1920’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari\, a groundbreaking film that stands as one of the most iconic and influential works of German Expressionist cinema. \nThe story follows a mysterious showman\, Dr. Caligari\, and his somnambulist\, Cesare\, whose unsettling predictions become linked to a series of murders in a small town. Through its twisting narrative and psychological complexity\, the film remains a landmark of both horror and suspense cinema. \nPresented in conjunction with AMFA’s exhibition The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film\, the film reveals how artists and filmmakers responded to a rapidly changing world through imagery marked by psychological tension\, distorted realities\, and haunting beauty. \nThrough its striking visual design\, angular architecture\, and dreamlike atmosphere\, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari transformed cinematic storytelling and introduced themes of uncertainty\, psychological unrest\, and fractured perception that continue to resonate with audiences today. \nRun Time: 1 hour\, 17 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13+ (Not Rated) \nTo introduce the film\, AMFA’s Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings Dr. Catherine Walworth\, Director of Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts Chad Bradford\, and Performing Arts Manager Kiera Smithson will give a brief presentation exploring the film’s historical context\, artistic innovations\, and enduring impact on cinema. \n\nArt on Film is supported in part by Art Bridges and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Houston. \n    \nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Exchange and the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation. \n     \nThis exhibition is generously presented by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nFilm Still of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari\, 1920\, Director Robert Wiene\, Screenplay Hans Janowitz\, Carl Mayer\, Source: Friedrich-Wilhelm Murnau Foundation\, Wiesbaden.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-on-film-the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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