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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the rooted traditions of Día de los Muertos\, create bright and beautiful paper marigolds. Marigolds are used to honor loved ones through their vibrant color and symbolic meaning. Craft your own blossoms to take home or add to a community altar. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-nov-1/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Flurffy’s Tales for Sale
DESCRIPTION:Flurffy and his fabulous friends are hosting a dazzling fashion show to raise money for charity—but disaster strikes when their costumes mysteriously vanish! Were they stolen… or did they sashay away on their own? \nTo crack the case\, the gang must dive into a whirlwind of storytelling adventures—acting out wild\, whimsical tales in hopes of uncovering clues and retrieving their lost looks. \nJoin Flurffy\, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog\, in this all-new original production full of mystery\, mischief\, and unexpected twists. With themes of teamwork and friendship taking center stage\, Flurffy’s Tales for Sales is bursting with theatrical fun for audiences of all ages. \nCome dressed in your favorite spooky costume and enjoy a special Halloween-themed artmaking activity before the show! \nThe show’s runtime is approximately 30 minutes\, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. \n\nFlurffy’s Tales for Sale 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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/flurffys-tales-for-sale-nov-1/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Stitching Stories
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the art on view in Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art\, weave your personal narrative using mixed media art materials. Sew layers of colors and threads to create your story\, using fabric and photography to build meaningful artwork. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\nUncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-stitching-stories/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132318
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere\, Engineer\, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading\, create your own small-scale\, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson’s dynamic work featured in AMFA’s Architects of Being exhibition. \nArt Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the unique jewelry pieces featured in AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, transform recycled art materials into playful and stylish wearable jewelry. Explore shapes\, textures\, and colors as you craft one-of-a-kind accessories. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-nov-8/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere\, Engineer\, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading\, create your own small-scale\, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson’s dynamic work featured in AMFA’s Architects of Being exhibition. \nArt Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-11/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Drawing inspiration from the vibrant textiles featured in AMFA’s exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art\, create colorful layered collages using felt. Experiment with shapes\, textures\, and patterns to design your own unique fabric artwork. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \nFor preschool-aged children\, do not miss Art Start at 10:30 a.m. in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box\, where there will be a playful live reading of Rosie\, Revere\, Engineer by Andrea Beaty. After story time\, young artists can engineer small-scale twisted sculptures. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nUncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-with-art-start-3/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Jewelry & Textile Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. \n\n\n\nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThe catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\n\n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n\n\n\nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-jewelry-textile-fusion/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Clay Gingerbread Houses
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art! \nTeam up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled\, you will add charming\, personalized details. \nProjects will be kiln-fired and ready to take home as a special keepsake. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-clay-gingerbread-houses/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Holiday,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T113000
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief\, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher.  \nArt Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the striking fashion featured in AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, experiment with printmaking using unexpected art materials. Design vibrant prints that capture the spirit of bold style. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nArchitects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft\, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation\, Anita Davis\, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T113000
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief\, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher.  \nArt Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-25/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the colors of fall by crafting layered floral pins using a variety of materials and textures. Design and assemble your own unique accessories that bring a warm\, autumnal touch to any outfit. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-nov-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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