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SUMMARY:The Art of the Abolitionist Movement with Aston Gonzalez\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: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 Equality: African American Rights and Visual Culture in the Nineteenth Century. \n\n\n\nIn a conversation moderated by AMFA’s Director of Community Engagement\, Chris Revelle\, Gonzalez will detail how daguerreotypes\, lithographs\, cartes de visite\, and steam printing presses enabled artists to advocate for social reform\, including the Abolitionist movement. Gonzalez will highlight the work of understudied artists such as Robert Douglass Jr.\, Patrick Henry Reason\, James Presley Ball\, and Augustus Washington. \n\n\n\nThis event is one of two public programs being held in conjunction with the Arkansas Civic Education Institute\, an annual week-long professional development opportunity for 4th-12th-grade teachers. \n\n\n\nThe program will be available on the Clinton Presidential Center YouTube channel the following day. \n\n\n\nThese programs are the first in the Clinton Presidential Center Commemorates America 250 — a series dedicated to exploring the history of the United States in the year leading up to the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\n“The Art of the Abolitionist Movement” is presented in partnership with the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. \n\n\n\nASL interpretation is available during this event. \n\n\n\nAbout the Participants\n\n\n\nAston Gonzalez\nAston Gonzalez is a historian of African American culture and politics during the long nineteenth century. He is an associate professor of History at Salisbury University where he is the Director of History Graduate Program. \n\n\n\nThe University of North Carolina Press published his first book\, Visualizing Equality: African American Rights and Visual Culture in the Nineteenth Century\, in 2020. His journal articles and book chapters have focused on the intersection of visual culture and African American history. They have analyzed African American portraiture during the Early Republic\, the visual production of free Black abolitionists\, picturing Black citizenship during the Civil War\, the creation of African American archives\, representations of Black freedom seekers\, and the visual culture of the Emancipation Proclamation. \n\n\n\nHis scholarship has been supported by postdoctoral fellowships from the Ford Foundation and the Library Company of Philadelphia\, as well as numerous short-term fellowships. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan after he graduated from Williams College. \n\n\n\n\nChris Revelle\nChris Revelle joined the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as the Director of Community Engagement in 2021. Revelle is focused on dynamic programming that connects all audiences to art and its educational potential. Along with the Department of Community Engagement\, he develops programs that reimagine traditional approaches\, activate the Museum in innovative ways\, and provide multisensory experiences and teaching methods with the overarching goal of expanding partnerships within Arkansas and beyond while representing and welcoming our diverse community. \n\n\n\nRevelle is also an interdisciplinary artist and educator. Within his studio practice\, Revelle is focused on socially engaged work. Through the examination of history\, language\, and visual culture\, Revelle’s work confronts the failures and abuses of social\, political\, and economic systems. The goal of his practice is to challenge public memory/engagement while inspiring discourse and empathy. His solo exhibition Swing Low was named Best Virtual Exhibit for 2020 by Phoenix New Time. He was selected for the Idea Capital Grant in 2018 and a finalist for the 2017 Hong Kong Human Rights Art Prize. Revelle has exhibited in the United States\, Hong Kong\, the United Kingdom\, Europe\, South Korea\, the United Arab Emirates\, and India\, and has created artwork for United Nations organizations.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-art-of-the-abolitionist-movement-with-aston-gonzalez-ph-d/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks & Lectures
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SUMMARY:Everyday Magic: Puppetry and Breaking Boundaries with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION: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 will reveal how puppetry illuminates text\, ignites creativity\, and forges new pathways for self-expression beyond societal and linguistic boundaries. \nThis interactive discussion features industry experts\, culminating in a hands-on exploration of how everyday objects can be used as tools for puppetry\, storytelling\, and cross-cultural communication\, perfect for audiences aged 12 and up. \nAMFA Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before the program begins during Member Mingle in the Cultural Living Room. \nAbout Josh Rice\nRice is the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Shake Productions\, as well as the founder of the New York State Puppet Festival. He is also a recipient of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant. \nHis current production Kayfabe\, a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular\, explores the crossroads of traditional forms of puppetry and popular culture. \n\nEveryday Magic: Puppetry and Breaking Boundaries with Josh Rice is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/everyday-magic-puppetry-and-breaking-boundaries-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Special Events,Talks & Lectures,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T123000
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SUMMARY:Puppetry Masterclass with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity in this fun\, hands-on exploration of puppetry with Josh Rice\, a creative force in the world of contemporary puppet theatre! Aspiring puppeteers aged 16 and up will enjoy an inside look at Rice’s processes and take inspiration from his work to create something new. \nAbout Josh Rice\nRice is the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of SHAKE\, as well as the founder of the New York State Puppet Festival. He is also a recipient of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant. \nHis current production Kayfabe\, a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular\, explores the crossroads of traditional forms of puppetry and popular culture. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto by Kat Kuo.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/puppetry-masterclass-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Special Events,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine Dinner featuring Pasqua Winery (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Secure your seat at an exclusive evening of exceptional wines and delicious food in partnership with Pasqua Winery of Verona\, Italy. \nSavor a menu of Italian-inspired dishes prepared by Park Grill Executive Chef Noralee Bowles\, expertly paired with the wine label’s prestigious Veneto wines. \nIn celebration of their 100th anniversary\, a representative from Verona Winery will be on hand to share details on the winemaking processes they cultivated to create the perfect “sips of art.” \nMENU\nItalian Charcuterie\nItalian cheeses\, grapes\, berries\, olives\, citrus\, roasted eggplant\, peppers\, artichoke\, pesto\, olive oil\, balsamic syrup\, baguettes\, flatbread\, assorted crackers \nRosé and Sangiovese \nAntipasto: Summer Caprese\nProsciutto\, heirloom tomato\, melon\, mozzarella\, opal basil\, 25-year balsamic \nPinot Grigio \nPrimo: Porcini Lobster Tortelloni\nSalsify cream\, Arkansas oyster mushrooms\, black truffle\, Grana Padano \nPassimento \nSecondo: Costolette Brasate (Braised Short Rib)\nPolenta\, gremolata\, romanesco broccoli\, squash\, radicchio \nCantine Lui Cabernet Sauvignon \nDolce: Semifreddo\nStrawberry\, pistachio\, and chocolate frozen custard \nValpolicella Ripasso \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wine-dinner-featuring-pasqua-winery/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
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SUMMARY:First Look with Nathalie Miebach at "Under A Restless Sky"
DESCRIPTION:Discover the powerful connection between art and science in Nathalie Miebach’s Under A Restless Sky\, AMFA’s newest site-specific installation opening on August 2\, 2025. \nMiebach will share how she merges scientific precision with artistic expression\, transforming weather data into stunning 3D sculptures. Afterward\, enjoy a preview of the installation alongside the artist and AMFA Curator Jennifer Jankauskas\, who will provide insights into many of the new works on view in the Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries. \nCircle Society Members and Corporate Partners are exclusively invited to this exciting event. Drinks and light bites will be available to enjoy before the program starts. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this event. Call 501.396.0348 for more information. \n\nAbout Nathalie Miebach\n\n Boston-based artist Nathalie Miebach creates innovative installations that intersect art and science. She deeply researches and tracks data connected to weather patterns and natural disasters to explore their impact on people’s lives. Like a scientist\, Miebach gathers research and creates data sets\, translating the information into colorful\, playful\, and even hopeful installations made from painted paper\, wood\, and other various materials. Miebach distills the scientific complexity behind her work to reveal human stories of resilience and ingenuity in the face of our changing environment. \n\n\n\nVisually stunning\, Miebach’s installations also function as multi-act\, musical scores interpreted by composers to function both visually and aurally. \n\n\n\nMiebach holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Eastern Asian Studies from Oberlin College\, Ohio\, along with two Master’s degrees\, in Fine Arts\, sculpture\, and Art Education both from the Massachusetts College of Arts. She also completed courses in astronomy\, physics\, and oceanography at the Harvard University Extension\, School\, Massachusetts. Miebach’s solo exhibitions include presentations at the Institute of Contemporary Art – San Diego\, California\, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft\, Houston\, Texas\, and Fuller Craft Museum\, Brockton\, Massachusetts among others. She has also participated in group presentations at numerous institutions including\, Louisiana State University Museum of Art\, Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, Peabody Essex Museum\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, Minneapolis Museum of Art\, Minnesota\, the Milwaukee Art Museum\, Wisconsin\, and the Frist Museum of Art\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, among others. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the artist here. \n\n\n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nARTWORK: Nathalie Miebach (Zeven\, Germany\, 1972 – )\, Under A Restless Sky (detail)\, 2025\, paper\, wood\, reed\, and data\, Commissioned by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, 2025 – 2027\, © Nathalie Miebach.<?p> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/first-look-with-nathalie-miebach-at-under-a-restless-sky/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
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SUMMARY:Community Created: Educator Resources and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Designed for secondary educators\, explore how AMFA’s annual Community Created project brings collaborative\, curriculum-connected artmaking into your classroom.  \n\n\n\nCentered on an AMFA artwork or theme\, this initiative provides a complete lesson plan and teaching resources that support individual creativity and collaborative learning. \n\n\n\nIn this professional development session\, secondary educators will participate in a guided studio activity led by AMFA staff and learn how to implement the project for their classes while deepening their connection to the Museum as a teaching resource. \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive three hours of professional development. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Created is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/community-created-educator-resources-and-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T200000
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SUMMARY:Back to School with AMFA
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the academic year ahead at AMFA’s annual “Back to School” event\, a special opportunity for educators to connect\, create\, and find inspiration for the classroom. \n\n\n\nDiscover new programs\, preview upcoming exhibitions and performances\, and explore resources designed to support your curriculum. Earn professional development credit while engaging in hands-on studio activities and mingling with fellow teachers\, all designed to help you start the school year feeling energized and supported. \n\n\n\nTo receive professional development hours\, please register via the Arkansas Department of Education’s Professional Development Online Registration Portal. \n\n\n\n\nBack to School with AMFA is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/back-to-school-with-amfa/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T235900
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SUMMARY:Filmland 2025
DESCRIPTION:Filmland is an annual celebration of cinema\, bringing movie magic to the heart of Arkansas. \nPresented by the Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, this star-studded event draws celebrities\, visionary Arkansas filmmakers\, and film lovers across the South for an unforgettable experience. \nHere are the film screenings announced so far: \n\nAmericana / August 13\, 6:30 p.m.\nMississippi River Styx / August 14\, 3:30 p.m.\nThe Threesome / August 14\, 6:30 p.m.\nAbigail Before Beatrice / August 17\, 12:00 p.m.\nand more to be announced!\n\nVisit the Arkansas Cinema Society website to learn more and reserve your tickets. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/filmland-2025-aug-13/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the AMFA Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nAMFA Circle Society and Corporate Partners are exclusively invited to mix and mingle with artists selected for the AMFA Art Market and shop their works first. \n\n\n\nThe Museum will be closed to the public\, allowing guests the chance to discover new artists and purchase their works before anyone else while enjoying complimentary drinks and light bites. \n\n\n\nAs a special treat\, AMFA’s preparators will host an interactive demonstration on art preservation\, covering how to frame\, display\, and care for your artwork. \n\n\n\nNot in Circle Society? Join today for access to this event. \n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nIn-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T200000
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market: Member Preview
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of art and artmaking at this Member-exclusive shopping preview for the AMFA Art Market\, a showcase of works by contemporary artists across the country. Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the AMFA Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nThe Museum will be closed to the public\, allowing AMFA Members to mingle\, shop\, and discover new artists together. First-time art buyers can find works that speak to them\, while avid enthusiasts can expand their existing collections. \n\n\n\nSpecial perks await all day long\, including complimentary coffee in the Atrium\, happy hour prices in Park Grill\, sandwiches and light bites in the Cultural Living Room\, and free art talks with local gallerists in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall. If you arrive after 4:00 p.m.\, you can also enjoy complimentary beer and wine. \n\n\n\nLecture Schedule\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. / How to Preserve and Protect Your Art Collection (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art)\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. / Art Framing: Everything to Consider (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. / Art as an Investment (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)\n\n\n\n\nNot an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event. \n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nIn-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-member-preview/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T160000
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of art and artmaking while exploring the AMFA Art Market\, a showcase of works by contemporary artists across the country. Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore 25 booths\, discovering new artists and learning more about their work. Plus\, AMFA’s Windgate Art School will host a rotating marketplace of emerging Arkansas artists. The AMFA Art Market is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer to find art that speaks to them or for the avid enthusiast to expand their collection. \n\n\n\nWhile you are here\, relax and order food and drinks in the Cultural Living Room\, make a reservation to enjoy a meal at Park Grill\, and stop by the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall for a series of free art talks with local gallerists throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, September 6\, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 6\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. / What to Look for When Purchasing Art (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. / A Conversation with a Millennial Collector (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art with Kenya Eddings and Treopia Bryant)\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. / How to Be a Good Caretaker of Your Art (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 7\n\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. / Art Is an Experience\, Not an Object (Mac Murphy of M2 Gallery)\n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T170000
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of art and artmaking while exploring the AMFA Art Market\, a showcase of works by contemporary artists across the country. Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore over 30 booths\, discovering new artists and learning more about their work. Plus\, AMFA’s Windgate Art School will host a rotating marketplace of emerging Arkansas artists. The AMFA Art Market is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer to find art that speaks to them or for the avid enthusiast to expand their collection. \n\n\n\nApplications for artists interested in being part of the AMFA Art Market are being accepted online through February 27\, 2025\, via ZAPP. Selected artists will be notified in March and announced in April. \n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market will be open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday\, September 6\, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7. Circle Society and Corporate Partners enjoy an opening reception on Thursday\, September 4\, while Members have access to a special preview on Friday\, September 5. \n\n\n\nPhoto: Iwan Baan. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-sep-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T190000
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SUMMARY:Toast & Tour for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
DESCRIPTION:Toast to the opening of AMFA’s newest exhibition\, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings\, as she leads a lively discussion and gallery tour. \nDrawing inspiration from these two boldly unconventional women\, Dr. Walworth curated AMFA’s traveling exhibition\, accompanied by a catalog featuring original scholarship. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \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 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/toast-tour-for-circle-society-and-corporate-partners/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
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SUMMARY:Cocktail Reception with Shane Connolly
DESCRIPTION:Welcome world-renowned floral designer Shane Connolly to Little Rock with a cocktail reception hosted in partnership with the Little Rock Garden Club. \n\n\n\nEach guest will receive a signed copy of Connolly’s newest book A Year in Flowers. Within the pages\, Connolly showcases his appreciation of nature’s botanicals through the seasons. \n\n\n\nAs a special treat\, preview a series of artful arrangements created by local floral designers and enthusiasts. Each arrangement responds to the Museum’s architecture and uses local materials\, celebrating Connolly’s commitment to style and sustainability. \n\n\n\nThis programming is provided in partnership with P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm and the Little Rock Garden Club. \n\n\n\nHungry for more? Make a dinner reservation at AMFA’s Park Grill\, where every dish features seasonal flavors and local produce. \n\n\n\nAbout Shane Connolly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnolly is a renowned floral designer and ambassador for sustainable floristry. His clients range from public institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum\, the Royal Academy of Arts\, and the National Portrait Gallery in London\, to a veritable “who’s who” in British society. \n\n\n\nHe is perhaps best known for his public work for The Royal Family. His most recent commission was The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen at Westminster Abbey in 2023. He also designed the flowers for their marriage at Windsor Castle in 2005 and for the wedding of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Royal Warrants of Appointment to both His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen in 2024 and a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to sustainable floristry in 2025. He has written five books and teaches his approach to flower design all over the world\, with its roots and ethos firmly in sustainability. \n\n\n\nCocktail Reception with Shane Connolly is supported in part by Barbara Rogers Hoover\, Belinda Shults\, and Hadidi Rug Gallery. This programming is provided in partnership with P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm and the Little Rock Garden Club. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/cocktail-reception-with-shane-connolly/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T173806Z
UID:10001566-1761400800-1761411600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Seasonal Floral Design Masterclass with Shane Connolly (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join royal floral designer Shane Connolly as he demonstrates his sustainable approach to floral design\, offering inspiration and guidance to help you create your own seasonal arrangements with confidence. \n\n\n\nThis programming is provided in partnership with P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm and the Little Rock Garden Club. \n\n\n\nAbout Shane Connolly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnolly is a renowned floral designer and ambassador for sustainable floristry. His clients range from public institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum\, the Royal Academy of Arts\, and the National Portrait Gallery in London\, to a veritable “who’s who” in British society. \n\n\n\nHe is perhaps best known for his public work for The Royal Family. His most recent commission was The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen at Westminster Abbey in 2023. He also designed the flowers for their marriage at Windsor Castle in 2005 and for the wedding of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Royal Warrants of Appointment to both His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen in 2024 and a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to sustainable floristry in 2025. He has written five books and teaches his approach to flower design all over the world\, with its roots and ethos firmly in sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/seasonal-floral-design-masterclass-with-shane-connolly/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221523Z
UID:10001604-1762686000-1762693200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Member Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the table for an elevated\, family-style meal made to bring Members together with good food and great conversation. \nInspired by Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, the menu for this Members-only brunch features bold textures and rich layers while keeping focus on what matters most: sharing a delicious meal in a beautiful space. \nSeating is limited—reserve your ticket early for this one-of-a-kind experience. \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0322 for more information. \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 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/member-friendsgiving/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T181500
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T182150Z
UID:10001602-1762968600-1762971300@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Bright Nights for Corporate Partners
DESCRIPTION:Explore AMFA’s new exhibition\, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, and network with fellow AMFA Corporate Partners during this special edition of Bright Nights. \nThe evening starts with an exclusive curator-led tour through the exhibition. Afterward\, enjoy a complimentary drink in the Cultural Living Room while mingling with your colleagues and building new relationships. \nNot a Corporate Partner? Join today to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \n\nBright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bright-nights-for-corporate-partners/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T182108Z
UID:10001605-1763571600-1763582400@arkmfa.org
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. \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\, or call 501.396.0322 for more information. \n\nBright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/member-mingle-bright-nights-nov-19/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251123T214314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T214314Z
UID:10004065-1765389600-1765396800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Educator Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStart 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! \n\nBright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr. \nIn-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/educator-appreciation-night/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T191500
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221523Z
UID:10001609-1765477800-1765480500@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Concert Lounge for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your appreciation for live music with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere. \nJoin us for complimentary drinks and socializing in an intimate lounge setting before the Phil Cook concert. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS\, Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/pre-concert-lounge-for-circle-society-and-corporate-partners/
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T135007Z
UID:10001610-1765638900-1765641600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Member Mingle: Junie B. in Jingle Bells\, Batman Smells!
DESCRIPTION:Meet the stars\, explore the stage\, and experience the magic of live theatre up close! \nAfter the curtain falls on the lively 2:00 p.m. performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells\, Batman Smells!\, join Junie B. Jones and Mr. Scary on stage for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0322 for more information. \n\nJunie B. in Jingle Bells\, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/member-mingle-junie-b-in-jingle-bells-batman-smells/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162518Z
UID:10001587-1767808800-1767812400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Curator: A Toast to Architects of Being
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, the Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings at AMFA\, as we celebrate the success of Architects of Being and the visionary work of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. \nUnlike a traditional lecture or gallery talk\, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from an exhibition’s curator and ask your own questions. Through informal dialogue and engaging discussion\, take a deeper look at the art on view and gain insider knowledge on this groundbreaking exhibition before it departs on a national tour. \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 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/cocktails-with-the-curator-a-toast-to-architects-of-being/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251217T175428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T223224Z
UID:10004170-1768644900-1768647600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Museum (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a 45-minute yoga session surrounded by inspiring art and stunning architecture. Led by yoga instructor Sarah Thomas\, this event welcomes both beginners and regular yoga practitioners in a calm and encouraging space. \nParticipants must bring their own yoga mat. \nAbout Sarah Thomas\nThomas is a yoga instructor at Sage Health and the author of Chair Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Pain\, a book that extends her mission of supporting others in their wellness journeys. \nShe is a certified health and wellness lifestyle coach through Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health focused on helping pre-diabetic\, diabetic\, and cardiovascular patients achieve healthier lives. \nYoga photo courtesy of Ebony Blevins.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/yoga-at-the-museum-1/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251217T175634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T160240Z
UID:10004171-1768648500-1768651200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a 45-minute yoga session surrounded by inspiring art and stunning architecture. Led by yoga instructor Sarah Thomas\, this event welcomes both beginners and regular yoga practitioners in a calm and encouraging space. \nParticipants must bring their own yoga mat. \nAbout Sarah Thomas\nThomas is a yoga instructor at Sage Health and the author of Chair Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Pain\, a book that extends her mission of supporting others in their wellness journeys. \nShe is a certified health and wellness lifestyle coach through Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health focused on helping pre-diabetic\, diabetic\, and cardiovascular patients achieve healthier lives. \nYoga photo courtesy of Ebony Blevins.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/yoga-at-the-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251223T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202558Z
UID:10004209-1772373600-1772377200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Meditative Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Explore meditation\, reflection\, and creative awareness inside 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\, settle into deep listening as resonant tones from singing bowls\, gongs\, and contemplative instruments wash through the space. The layered sounds quiet the mind\, ease stress\, and create a grounded sense of presence before visiting the Galleries to explore the art on view. \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/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20260212T213133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214427Z
UID:10004246-1773315000-1773320400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dillard's Spring Fashion Presentation (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Dillard’s presents the best Spring 2026 fashions at AMFA — Little Rock’s most stylish destination. \nAlexandra Dillard\, Vice President of Merchandising at Dillard’s\, will lead an engaging conversation and fashion presentation with designers Mollie Burch (Crosby by Mollie Burch)\, Abbey Glass (Abbey Glass)\, Morgan Hutchinson (Buru)\, and Lyndsey Zorich (Mason’s Daughter)\, all from Dillard’s exclusive Coterie Shop. \nEnjoy a beautiful lunch from AMFA’s Park Grill as the panel discusses the inspiration behind their newest collections and offers insight on celebrating personal style. Each designer will present looks from their latest collections\, giving guests the opportunity to see the designs walk the runway. \nDoors open at 11:00 a.m. After the event concludes\, shop a selection from each designer’s collection – 10% of proceeds will support the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\nSpring Fashion Presentation is presented by Dillard’s and supported in part by Dora Jane Flesher and Pat Wilson. \nAll images courtesy of Dillard’s.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dillards-spring-fashion-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251222T173057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173311Z
UID:10004183-1773918000-1773932400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION:Experience artist Tim Youd’s meditative act of retyping novels one keystroke at a time. Over the course of 10 days\, Youd continues his 100 Novels Project here at AMFA by retyping Charles Portis’s True Grit amongst the art on view in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \nThe 100 Novels Project is an ongoing performance artwork in which Youd retypes novels from beginning to end in locations that play a central role in the novels. By retyping True Grit in Little Rock – the city where Portis once lived and worked – Youd honors one of Arkansas’s most iconic literary voices\, using endurance\, focus\, and time to reflect on and appreciate the novel’s enduring impact on American identity. \nDrop by the Harriet and Warren Stephens Gallery to witness Youd’s practice up close! Retyping True Grit is ongoing from March 19 to 28\, 2026. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim Youd (b. 1967\, Worcester\, MA) is a performance and visual artist working in painting\, sculpture\, and video. To date\, he has retyped 84 novels at various locations in the United States and Europe. Residencies at historic writers’ homes have included William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak with the University of Mississippi Art Museum (Oxford\, MS)\, Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia with SCAD (Milledgeville and Savannah\, GA)\, Carson McCullers’ Childhood Home (Columbus\, GA) and Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House (Rodmell\, Sussex). \nYoud’s work has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions\, including Atlanta Contemporary\, CAMSTL\, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College\, Hanes Art Gallery at Wake Forest University\, The New Orleans Museum of Art\, Monterey Museum of Art\, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History. \nHe has presented and performed his 100 Novels Project at the Ackland Art Museum\, Weatherspoon Art Museum\, Art Omi\, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)\, and LAXART\, and retyped Joe Orton’s Collected Plays at The Queen’s Theatre with MOCA London. \nYoud’s performances have been reviewed by The New York Times\, Artforum\, Artnet News\, Hyperallergic\, The Village Voice\, The Art Newspaper\, Interview\, and a variety of other national and international publications. His studio is based in Los Angeles. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251222T173345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173345Z
UID:10004184-1774015200-1774033200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION:Experience artist Tim Youd’s meditative act of retyping novels one keystroke at a time. Over the course of 10 days\, Youd continues his 100 Novels Project here at AMFA by retyping Charles Portis’s True Grit amongst the art on view in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \nThe 100 Novels Project is an ongoing performance artwork in which Youd retypes novels from beginning to end in locations that play a central role in the novels. By retyping True Grit in Little Rock – the city where Portis once lived and worked – Youd honors one of Arkansas’s most iconic literary voices\, using endurance\, focus\, and time to reflect on and appreciate the novel’s enduring impact on American identity. \nDrop by the Harriet and Warren Stephens Gallery to witness Youd’s practice up close! Retyping True Grit is ongoing from March 19 to 28\, 2026. \nPhoto by Tracey Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim Youd (b. 1967\, Worcester\, MA) is a performance and visual artist working in painting\, sculpture\, and video. To date\, he has retyped 84 novels at various locations in the United States and Europe. Residencies at historic writers’ homes have included William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak with the University of Mississippi Art Museum (Oxford\, MS)\, Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia with SCAD (Milledgeville and Savannah\, GA)\, Carson McCullers’ Childhood Home (Columbus\, GA) and Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House (Rodmell\, Sussex). \nYoud’s work has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions\, including Atlanta Contemporary\, CAMSTL\, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College\, Hanes Art Gallery at Wake Forest University\, The New Orleans Museum of Art\, Monterey Museum of Art\, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History. \nHe has presented and performed his 100 Novels Project at the Ackland Art Museum\, Weatherspoon Art Museum\, Art Omi\, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)\, and LAXART\, and retyped Joe Orton’s Collected Plays at The Queen’s Theatre with MOCA London. \nYoud’s performances have been reviewed by The New York Times\, Artforum\, Artnet News\, Hyperallergic\, The Village Voice\, The Art Newspaper\, Interview\, and a variety of other national and international publications. His studio is based in Los Angeles. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20260113T183047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142626Z
UID:10004239-1774022400-1774027800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Beads in Time: A Presentation by Sage & Tom Holland
DESCRIPTION:Join glass artists Sage and Tom Holland for a presentation that traces the history of glass beadmaking from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century\, sharing findings from decades of their studio practice and historical research. \nTheir work\, which informs many of the workshops they teach\, introduces time-honored techniques in glass flameworking and encourages other makers to develop contemporary designs through careful skill and thoughtful application. \nFollowing this special presentation\, Sage and Tom Holland are leading an advanced glass beadmaking workshop on March 21 & 22 in AMFA’s Windgate Art School. To learn more and sign up\, visit the class registration portal. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nPhoto courtesy of the artists.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/beads-in-time-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Special Events,Talks & Lectures
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134229
CREATED:20251222T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173447Z
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION:Experience artist Tim Youd’s meditative act of retyping novels one keystroke at a time. Over the course of 10 days\, Youd continues his 100 Novels Project here at AMFA by retyping Charles Portis’s True Grit amongst the art on view in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \nThe 100 Novels Project is an ongoing performance artwork in which Youd retypes novels from beginning to end in locations that play a central role in the novels. By retyping True Grit in Little Rock – the city where Portis once lived and worked – Youd honors one of Arkansas’s most iconic literary voices\, using endurance\, focus\, and time to reflect on and appreciate the novel’s enduring impact on American identity. \nDrop by the Harriet and Warren Stephens Gallery to witness Youd’s practice up close! Retyping True Grit is ongoing from March 19 to 28\, 2026. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim Youd (b. 1967\, Worcester\, MA) is a performance and visual artist working in painting\, sculpture\, and video. To date\, he has retyped 84 novels at various locations in the United States and Europe. Residencies at historic writers’ homes have included William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak with the University of Mississippi Art Museum (Oxford\, MS)\, Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia with SCAD (Milledgeville and Savannah\, GA)\, Carson McCullers’ Childhood Home (Columbus\, GA) and Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House (Rodmell\, Sussex). \nYoud’s work has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions\, including Atlanta Contemporary\, CAMSTL\, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College\, Hanes Art Gallery at Wake Forest University\, The New Orleans Museum of Art\, Monterey Museum of Art\, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History. \nHe has presented and performed his 100 Novels Project at the Ackland Art Museum\, Weatherspoon Art Museum\, Art Omi\, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)\, and LAXART\, and retyped Joe Orton’s Collected Plays at The Queen’s Theatre with MOCA London. \nYoud’s performances have been reviewed by The New York Times\, Artforum\, Artnet News\, Hyperallergic\, The Village Voice\, The Art Newspaper\, Interview\, and a variety of other national and international publications. His studio is based in Los Angeles. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-3/
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