Pre-Concert Lounge for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Chicago)
Enhance your appreciation for live music with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Join us for complimentary drinks and socializing in an intimate lounge setting before the Phil Cook concert.
Not in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event, or call 501.396.0348 for more information.
The 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS, Mary Ann Coleman, Mimi San Pedro, Olivia Farrell, and Susan Conley.

Member Mingle: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-13 15:15 - 16:00
Meet the stars, explore the stage, and experience the magic of live theatre up close!
After 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.
Not an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event, or call 501.396.0322 for more information.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Cocktails with the Curator: A Toast to Architects of Being
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00
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.
Unlike 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.

Architects 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.
The catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Yoga at the Museum (SOLD OUT)
2026-01-17 10:15 - 11:00
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.
Participants must bring their own yoga mat.
About Sarah Thomas
Thomas 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.
She 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.
Yoga photo courtesy of Ebony Blevins.

Yoga at the Museum
2026-01-17 11:15 - 12:00

Meditative Sundays
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Led 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.
In 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.

The 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.

Photo by Sara Reeves.

Dillard's Spring Fashion Presentation (SOLD OUT)
2026-03-12 11:30 - 13:00
Dillard’s presents the best Spring 2026 fashions at AMFA — Little Rock’s most stylish destination.
Alexandra 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.
Enjoy 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.
Doors 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.

Spring Fashion Presentation is presented by Dillard’s and supported in part by Dora Jane Flesher and Pat Wilson.
All images courtesy of Dillard’s.

Retyping "True Grit"
2026-03-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-27 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00
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.
The 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.
Drop 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.
Photo by Tracy Tucker.
About Tim Youd
Tim 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).
Youd’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.
He 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.
Youd’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.

The 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.

Retyping "True Grit"
2026-03-20 14:00 - 19:00
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.
The 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.
Drop 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.
Photo by Tracey Tucker.
About Tim Youd
Tim 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).
Youd’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.
He 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.
Youd’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.

The 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.

Beads in Time: A Presentation by Sage & Tom Holland
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:30
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.
Their 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.
Following 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Photo courtesy of the artists.

Kickoff to Spring Break with Elephant & Piggie
2026-03-24 11:30 - 12:30
Celebrate Spring Break at AMFA with a day of play, laughter, and sweet surprises! After the 10:30 a.m. performance of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! in the Performing Arts Theater, take the fun outdoors to enjoy lawn games and make memories with members of the cast.
The Loblolly Creamery ice cream truck is also stopping by to serve up scoops of a special, limited-edition flavor inspired by the show: Best Friends Forever Swirl. AMFA Members receive a complimentary sample of this deliciously swirled treat, while Circle Society Donors enjoy an exclusive backstage meet-and-greet with the cast and a special art activity for an extra-memorable experience.
This joyful, come-and-play afternoon is designed for the whole family. It’s the perfect way to keep the excitement going long after curtain call!

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
Photo by Sara Reeves.

Meditative Sundays
2026-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Led 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.
In this session, focus in slow, intentional looking that encourages sustained, non-judgmental observation, opening space for clarity, calm, and a deeper personal connection to the art on view.

The 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.

Photo by Sara Reeves.

Collecting Conversation with Martin Muller
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00
To celebrate his recent gift of 119 modern and contemporary works to the Museum, gallerist and bon vivant Martin Muller is joining us for a special evening of conversation with AMFA’s Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr., Curator of Drawings, Dr. Catherine Walworth.
Since founding San Francisco’s Modernism Gallery in 1979, Muller has championed artists through his collecting, exhibiting, and publishing endeavors. Notable examples include the first major Bay Area exhibition of Andy Warhol’s work in 1982 and the first solo exhibition in the United States for Swiss architect and artist Le Corbusier in 2003.
Over the years, Muller has maintained a close relationship with AMFA and local art collectors, co-organizing the Museum’s 2018 exhibition Independent Vision: Modern and Contemporary from the Martin Muller Collection and lending works by Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso for last year’s blockbuster exhibition Rivera’s Paris.
Highlights of his gift to AMFA include works by modern artists Oleksandr Bohomazov, Natalia Goncharova, and Mikhail Larionov; Dadaist and fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld; socio-political artist Gottfried Helnwein; realist John Register; formal abstraction artist James Hayward; sculptor Kristine Mays; and Pop artist Mel Ramos, among many others. In many ways, Muller’s donation commemorates his half century-long relationship with the city of Little Rock and the love of art collecting he has fostered among its residents.
This event begins at 5:30 p.m. with drinks and socializing. The conversation commences at 6:00 p.m. and concludes with a Q&A.

ARTWORK: Gottfried Helnwein (Vienna, Austria, 1948 – ), Portrait of Martin Muller (detail), 1996, gelatin silver print, 11 5/8 x 7/ 7/8 in.

Art Insights: Roots and Recipes
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the launch of artist Laura Tanner’s AMFA residency and participate in her community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place.
Making connections with AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, Tanner shares how her creative process transforms shared recipes and stories into art that reflects the rituals of cooking, gathering, and traditions.
Local chefs join the conversation to discuss how Arkansas ingredients and culinary heritage shape their own work, then invite attendees to savor small bites from their restaurants in the Atrium after the conversation concludes.
Featured Restaurants:

Brave New Restaurant
Park Grill
The Faded Rose
The Root Cafe
Trios Restaurant

Art Insights: Roots and Recipes with Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges.
The 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.

ARTWORK: Laura Tanner (Atlanta, Georgia, 1987 – ), Stacked II (Miami, FL) (detail), 2023, ink and gouache on hand-cut Mylar, 54 x 86 in., Courtesy of the artist.

Meditative Sundays
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Led 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.
In this session, move with gentle awareness through slow, intentional motion inspired by art. Drawing from practices such as Qigong and gentle yoga, this session reconnects the body and mind.

The 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.

Photo by Sara Reeves.

Out of the Vault: Lunch and Learn
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Explore works from the AMFA vaults with a curator!
Circle Society Donors are invited to enjoy a Park Grill lunch and learn from Dr. Catherine Walworth, AMFA’s Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr., Curator of Drawings, as she presents a selection of modernist works on paper from the permanent collection – including new acquisitions, personal favorites, and a bit of history.
Following lunch, guests will transition to the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center to view the works up close.
Not in Circle Society? Join today for access to this event.

ARTWORK: Sonia Delaunay (Hradyz’k, Ukraine, 1885 – 1979, Paris, France), Composition – Tapestry Design (Composition – Projet de tapisserie) (detail), 1940 – 1942, watercolor on paper, 20 x 13 3/4 in., Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchase. 2025.012. Photography by Jason Masters.

Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the creativity and achievement of student artists from across Arkansas. As the state’s longest-running art competition for grades K–12, Young Arkansas Artists spotlights imagination, skill, and self-expression each year. The exhibition offers these students the special opportunity to see their work showcased in the Museum.
To help celebrate their achievement, AMFA invites guests of all ages to view the exhibition, explore the Windgate Art School, learn about summer art camps, and create their own artworks through free, drop-in activities inspired by the art on view.

The 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family, Simmons First Foundation, Mid-Southern Watercolorists, and Blick Art Materials.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
Educators, students, and their families are invited to attend this celebration of student artist and art educator honorees for the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition.
As the oldest and only statewide art competition for young artists in grades K-12, Young Arkansas Artists is an essential program that emphasizes the importance of art in education and represents a wide range of media and techniques.
During the awards ceremony, Grand Juror Dr. Celeste Alexander – Executive Director of the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas – will highlight each student’s work selected for this year’s exhibition and present awards.

The 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family, Simmons First Foundation, Mid-Southern Watercolorists, and Blick Art Materials.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Insights: A Shared Table
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
Experience the next chapter of AMFA Artist-in-Residence Laura Tanner’s community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place.
Tanner shares stories and recipes from her first visit before inviting local chefs to the stage to discusses the inspirations behind their most popular dishes, revealing how experiences, traditions, and community can be found in every bite.
Following the discussion, savor small bites from the following restaurants in the Atrium:

42 Bar and Table
Cache Restaurant
El Sur Street Food Co
Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom

Art Insights: A Shared Table with Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges.

ARTWORK: Laura Tanner (Atlanta, Georgia, 1987 – ), Dish (detail), 2022, ink drawing on hand-cut Mylar, 72 x 120 in., Courtesy of the artist.

Filmland 2026
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16
The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the return of Filmland. Much like previous years, Filmland will showcase captivating independent films and riveting filmmaker conversations that you cannot see anywhere else.
Past Filmland showings include Sing Sing, The Bikeriders, Nomadland, Free Solo, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and more, appearing fresh off of their premieres at festivals like Sundance, Telluride, Toronto and Venice.
Over the last few years, Filmland has been honored to host directors Richard Linklater, David Lowery, Jay Duplass and Michael Shannon; producers Evan Hayes, Kim Reynolds & Brian Kavanaugh-Jones; and actors Colman Domingo, Margot Robbie, Jessica Chastain, and Oscar winner and ACS board member Mary Steenburgen.
Visit the Arkansas Cinema Society website for the latest information.

Craft in Common
2026-08-29 10:00 - 17:00
Craft in Common is a one-day convening focused on collecting, connoisseurship, and exploring one of today’s most transformative art forms: craft.
Headlining the day are artist and collector Robyn Horn, steadfast advocate for the arts and artists, and blacksmith Elizabeth Brim, whose sculptural ironwork has redefined the boundaries of a traditionally male-dominated craft.
Schedule:

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / “Collecting That Matters”

A conversation on collecting with Horn and Stefanie Kirkland, AMFA’s Windgate Foundation Curator of Contemporary Craft

12:00–1:30 p.m. / Lunch & Demonstrations

Lunch is provided. Experience hands-on studio demonstrations in ceramics, wood, glass, metals, and more in AMFA’s Windgate Art School.

1:30–3:00 p.m. / Screening & Conversation

Watch a screening of the documentary Iron Pearls featuring Brim and witness a conversation between Elizabeth Brim and Andy Moon, Director of AMFA’s Windgate Art School.

3:00–4:30 p.m. / A “Craft in Common” Happy Hour

Enjoy drinks, light bites, and networking. Explore Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection and other exhibitions on view in the Galleries.

Click here for more details.

AMFA Art Market
2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 16:00
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.
Guests 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 throughout the weekend.
Applications for artists interested in being part of the AMFA Art Market are being accepted online via ZAPP, with an early bird deadline of March 27, 2026, and a final application deadline of May 8, 2026. Selected artists will be notified in June.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
