Talks & Lectures
The Art of the Abolitionist Movement with Aston Gonzalez, Ph.D.
The Clinton Presidential Library, the Clinton Foundation, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts welcome Aston Gonzalez, Ph.D., for a discussion of his book, Visualizing…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
Delta Voices Artist Talk
Celebrate the art and artists of the Mid-South region during this exciting talk in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Nelson-Atkins…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
Everyday Magic: Puppetry and Breaking Boundaries with Josh Rice
Discover the transformative power of puppetry with Jim Henson Foundation Award winner and SHAKE Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice. Along with his talented team, he…
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Free
Night Flowers: Artist Talk with Aurora Robson
Discover how New York-based artist Aurora Robson transforms found and recycled materials into striking sculptures and installations that reflect themes of sustainability and the environment.…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
A Legacy of Images: Art Talk with Kwame Brathwaite Jr.
Examine the work and legacy of famed photographer Kwame Brathwaite through the unique, personal perspective of his son, Kwame Brathwaite Jr. Learn about Brathwaite’s powerful…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
In Focus: A Conversation on Photography
Reframe your understanding of photography with photographers Jason Masters and Kat Wilson as they share behind-the-scenes stories from a career’s worth of images. This engaging…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
Dual Perspectives on Art and Healing
Learn how art practices intersect with the process of healing from trauma. Presented in conjunction with Death of Kings at AMFA and War Toys: Ukraine…
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Free
Monumental: Architects of Being Art Talk
Explore how self-definition, structure, and materials shaped the lives and legacies of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina whose works are on view at AMFA in…
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Free
From the Woods and Gardens of Arkansas: A Conversation and Demonstration with Shane Connolly
Famed floral designer Shane Connolly has designed events in countries across the world, and always with the same aim: to leave the smallest footprint behind and…
10:30AM - 12:00PM
$100
Breakfast reception begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Atrium.
Constructing Identity: Architects of Being Art Talk
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,…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
Architecture and Design Network Lecture Series: Ross Altheimer
The mission of the Architecture and Design Network (ADN) is to educate the public about architecture, design, and related disciplines and the ways in which…
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Free
Holding Sacred: Artist Talk with Antonius-Tín Bui
Explore the intricate, hand-cut portraiture of Antonius-Tín Bui, whose practice holds sacred the rituals of making, memory, and identity. Drawing from their Vietnamese heritage, queer…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free