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SUMMARY:Constructing Identity: Architects of Being Art Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the creative worlds of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, the Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings at AMFA\, as she explores how these groundbreaking artists challenged conventions of art\, design\, and identity. \nSet against the backdrop of AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being\, this talk delves into themes of artistic bravery\, material innovation\, and the powerful ways Nevelson and Slobodkina navigated the New York art world at midcentury. \nAfter the lecture\, enjoy dinner at AMFA’s Park Grill. Call 501.396.0390 or email parkgrill@arkmfa.org for reservations. \nAbout Dr. Catherine Walworth\nCatherine Walworth is a modern art specialist whose curatorial work fuses political history\, fashion\, dance\, and early film. Since joining the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in 2022\, she has organized exhibitions such as Path to Abstraction: Picasso\, Braque\, and Cubism’s Impact on Modern Art and Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, while stewarding acquisitions for the AMFA Foundation Collection. Her upcoming national touring exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina (2025–2026) will be accompanied by a catalog featuring original scholarship. \nBefore AMFA\, Walworth curated major modern and contemporary shows at Columbia Museum of Art\, including Jackson Pollock: Mural and The Ironic Curtain: Art from the Soviet Underground. Her earlier work supported landmark traveling exhibitions at institutions such as Carnegie Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. \nShe holds a PhD in art history from The Ohio State University\, and her book Soviet Salvage was short-listed for the Modernist Studies Association’s First Book Prize. Her recent writing explores fashion and visual culture in classic film\, including a 2024 chapter on MGM’s Ninotchka. \n\nConstructing Identity: Architects of Being Art Talk is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/constructing-identity-architects-of-being-art-talk/
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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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-oct-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn with Big Dam Horns
DESCRIPTION:The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes\, drinks\, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn. \nLet the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor\, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA! \nThis week’s special guest performer is Big Dam Horns\, a Little Rock-based\, 12-piece powerhouse band known for their electrifying performances and an irresistible blend of funk\, soul\, rock\, and R&B. \nPlease note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted. \n\nFridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto courtesy of the artist. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-with-big-dam-horns/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Halloween Brooches
DESCRIPTION:Create a vibrant and colorful Halloween-inspired glass brooch using a torch flame! \nUnder the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist\, you will learn the process of sculpting a brooch using the torch to melt and manipulate colorful glass rods. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials\, a charcuterie board\, and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-halloween-brooches/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Nevelson-Inspired Sculpture Workshop (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Create a unique\, free-standing clay sculpture inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson on view in AMFA’s Architects of Being exhibition. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to explore artworks\, gathering ideas for incorporating shapes and form into a sculptural design. \nUsing a special black clay for this project\, ceramic artist India Childress will lead you through manipulating the clay with slabs to achieve an exciting and complete artwork. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from a rich collection while learning about and developing your ceramic techniques. \n\nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and The Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nARTWORK: Louise Nevelson (Kyiv\, Ukraine (formerly Russian Empire)\, 1899 – 1988\, New York\, New York)\, Tide Garden IV\, 1964\, painted and assembled wood construction\, 91 x 140 x 10 in.\, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Gift of Sidney Singer\, Sr.\, Stephens Inc.\, Gerald Cramer\, Martin Oppenheimer\, Edward Rosenthal\, and John Rosenthal. 1983.030. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/nevelson-inspired-sculpture-workshop/
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