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SUMMARY:Drop-in Metalsmithing
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. One of our expert metals artists will be monitoring the studio to offer advice and direction towards completing your artwork. \nEach three-hour session provides an opportunity to develop and refine your skills in an independently focused work environment. \nThis session is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a metals class or have taken an eight-week metals class at the Windgate Art School. \nSupplies are not included. Students must bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-metalsmithing-july-6/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212010Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Spins
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art\, music\, drinks\, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. \nKick back with craft cocktails\, enjoy music mixed by DJ Nick Hud\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-july-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
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CREATED:20260513T153114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T153114Z
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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-july-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
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SUMMARY:Art Insights: Will Barnet's "Seasons of Life"
DESCRIPTION:Will Barnet\, a leading American painter and printmaker\, is known for his distinctive style and meditative works. With his series Seasons of Life now on view at the Museum\, get to know Barnet and the stories behind his work with Bill Meek\, Director Emeritus of the Harmon-Meek Gallery and a close friend of the artist. \nIn conversation with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, AMFA’s Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr.\, Curator of Drawings\, Meek shares insights into Barnet’s life and work\, drawing on a decades-long relationship with the artist. \nTogether\, they reflect on Barnet’s evolving practice and how he moved between abstraction and representation while continually returning to themes of family and time. \n\nWill Barnet: Seasons of Life is supported in part by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr.\nThe Museum extends its deepest gratitude to Jackye and Curtis Finch for their commitment to the growth of the AMFA Foundation Collection\, and for their ongoing role in supporting the acquisition of works by Will Barnet.\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nARTWORK: Will Barnet (Beverly\, Massachusetts\, 1911 – 2012\, New York\, New York)\, Silent Seasons\, Autumn (detail)\, 1969\, lithograph on paper\, 29 3/4 x 22 in.\, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchase\, Tabriz Fund and Museum Purchase Plan of the NEA. 1971.009.011.1.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-insights-will-barnets-seasons-of-life/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T141404
CREATED:20260513T160048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T165857Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Creamer and Sugar Sets
DESCRIPTION:Hand build a clay creamer and sugar set that is both beautiful and perfect for everyday use! \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you will learn simple hand building techniques like pinching\, coiling\, and slab construction to create your set. You will also explore pattern\, texture\, and surface design in soft clay while making functional\, one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. \nYour creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials are included and no skills are required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \nPresent your Art For Two registration receipt at Park Grill to receive a complimentary appetizer\, valid for one year from the date of your workshop. \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. \nArtwork by David Warren.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-creamer-and-sugar-sets-july-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000
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SUMMARY:"10 Things I Hate About You" with Screenwriter Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Shakespeare inspired a hit ’90s rom-com! \nBased on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, 10 Things I Hate About You transforms a classic comedy into a modern high school story about independence\, identity\, and unexpected love. \nFollowing the screening\, enjoy a live Q&A with screenwriter Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith\, whose many credits include Legally Blonde\, Ella Enchanted\, and She’s the Man. Smith will share insights into adapting Shakespeare for contemporary audiences and how these centuries-old characters are still relevant today. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nWant more Shakespeare? See the original story that inspired the film on Saturday\, July 11\, at a screening of The Globe Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew\, filmed with a boisterous live audience that replicates the thrill of Shakespeare’s original theatre.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/10-things-i-hate-about-you-with-screenwriter-kirsten-smith/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
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SUMMARY:Tool Making for Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create and design a customized\, wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve\, cut\, and sand a hard wood into a personalized\, long-lasting tool for your studio. \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. \nTools by Kim Arcega.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/clay-tool-making-workshop-july-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T170000
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SUMMARY:The Globe Theatre's "The Taming of the Shrew"
DESCRIPTION:Leap back in time to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with this hilarious filmed stage production of The Taming of the Shrew. Filmed live on the Globe stage in London\, this lauded production recreates the energy\, staging\, and audience connection of Shakespeare’s original theatre\, offering a glimpse of how his plays may have looked and sounded in his own time. \nIn Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy\, two wealthy sisters must be married off. The modest\, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors\, but who on earth will take the wild\, ungovernable\, shrewish Katherina? Only the gold-digging Petruchio\, a man as maddeningly strong-willed as Katherina herself\, is equal to the task of bringing her to the altar. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nWant more Shakespeare? Catch a screening of 10 Things I Hate About You followed by a Q+A with the film’s screenwriter on Friday\, July 10\, to compare a modern retelling with a performance rooted in the traditions of Shakespeare’s own stage. \n\nPhoto by Manuel Harlan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-globe-theatres-the-taming-of-the-shrew/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
DESCRIPTION:Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! Working with Little Rock artist\, Hamid Ebrahimifar\, practice improvisational painting that mirrors the spontaneity and flow of sound. \nHamid will guide you through techniques that allow music to shape your artistic expression. A live musician will provide an immersive soundtrack that enhances the creative atmosphere. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring tempera paint\, brushes\, and a painting surface (mixed media paper\, canvas\, or board). In addition to your own materials\, you will have access to tempera paint and a handmade calligraphy brush to use during the session. \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. \nArtwork by Hamid Ebrahimifar.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-expressive-painting-with-music-july-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T150000
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SUMMARY:Meditative Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Explore meditation\, reflection\, and creative awareness in honor of AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, where art becomes a guide for slowing down\, calming the mind\, and reconnecting to the present. \nLed in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness Program\, Meditative Sundays offers a guided experience\, from meditation and slow looking to sound baths and yoga. As the series unfolds\, deepen focus\, release stress\, and build support well-being and connection through art. \nIn this session\, respond to simple writing prompts inspired by meditative practice. Through poems\, impressions\, and reflections\, guests will learn to use responsive writing to support presence\, calm\, and creativity. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nPhoto by Sara Reeves.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/meditative-sundays-july-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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