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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle\, a cheerful story about friendship\, teamwork\, and helping others. Then\, create a paper animal artwork inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-1-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a festive miniature garland by combining paper stars with colorful fabric materials. This hands-on activity is hosted in partnership with the MidSouth Make-A-Wish Foundation. \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! \nAbout the MidSouth Make-a-Wish Foundation\nMake-A-Wish Mid-South serves children across West Tennessee\, North Mississippi\, and Arkansas\, granting unique and impactful wishes that bring hope and joy to families facing critical illness. Every 32 hours\, a child in our community receives a life-changing wish—yet nearly 400 local kids are still waiting for theirs to be granted. \nWith more than 7\,000 wishes fulfilled to date\, Make-A-Wish Mid-South continues to demonstrate the transformative power of a wish. In April 2026\, the organization proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary and the thousands of lives forever changed through the generosity of its community. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-20/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle\, a cheerful story about friendship\, teamwork\, and helping others. Then\, create a paper animal artwork inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-8-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Youth Theatre Auditions
DESCRIPTION:AMFA is casting community youth actors aged 10 and up for our upcoming season of Children’s Theatre productions! Register now and come prepared to sing\, dance\, read scenes\, and play theatre games – all materials will be provided. \nCommunity roles are volunteer positions. Actors must be able to commit to evening and weekend rehearsals. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-theatre-auditions-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design and build your own movable figure sculpture using colorful pipe cleaners and beads. Inspired by the expressive movement of Ballet Arkansas dancers\, this project invites guests to explore balance\, rhythm\, and motion as they bring their figures to life through art. \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! \nAbout Ballet Arkansas\nBallet Arkansas — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, one of America’s Top 75 ballet companies\, and a Partner Company-in-Residence at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — brings world-class dance and community connection to life across the state. Founded in 1978\, with roots dating back to 1966\, Ballet Arkansas has inspired hundreds of thousands through performances\, education\, and outreach. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris\, a playful retelling of Hickory Dickory Dock that explores time through rhyme and repetition. Then\, create a paper watch inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \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 \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a nature-inspired artwork using plants as stencils in celebration of Earth Day. \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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris\, a playful retelling of Hickory Dickory Dock that explores time through rhyme and repetition. Then\, create a paper watch inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \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 \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-22-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
DESCRIPTION:Draw a food-inspired still life using a variety of drawing materials\, inspired by Laura Tanner\, AMFA’s visiting artist-in-residence. Tanner will work on her own artwork and encourages guests to bring kitchen items that are meaningful to them to be included in an evolving drawing that celebrates food\, recipes\, and the experience of shared meals. \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: All Day! with Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Clay Birdhouses
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the colors and textures of spring\, this clay birdhouse workshop invites families to explore form\, pattern\, and playful design through clay hand-building. \nParticipants will experiment with sculpting techniques\, impression tools\, and surface decoration as they create unique birdhouses together. Along the way\, kids and adults will discover how clay can transform simple shapes into imaginative shelters. \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. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-clay-birdhouses/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan\, a story celebrating our planet and the ways we can care for it. Then\, create an earth collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-29-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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