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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 From Head to Toe by Eric Carle\, an energetic story about movement. Then\, paint with Buddha boards inspired by the themes of time\, change\, and repetition found in 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. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sept-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Transform book pages into a layered collage and word art piece using paint\, paper\, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this project invites you to experiment with text\, texture\, and composition to make a one-of-a-kind 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! \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibtion 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. \nThis exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \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-sep-5/
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 From Head to Toe by Eric Carle\, an energetic story about movement. Then paint with Buddha boards inspired by the themes of time\, change\, and repetition found in 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. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-9/
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 Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively celebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counting activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design a colorful paper collage inspired by the rich patterns and traditions of Panamanian textiles in this hands-on artmaking experience. Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by combining shapes\, textures\, and vibrant colors into a unique composition. \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-sep-19/
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 Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively celebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counting activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Staged Reading: Remus – A Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:Engage in the creative development of a new play as Broadway star and director of Marie and Rosetta Fergie Philippe presents a theatrical reading of his original work\, Remus — A Tragedy. \nThe play centers around the inspiring story of James Baskett\, star of Disney’s Song of the South\, singer of the beloved hit Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah\, and the first Black man honored with an Academy Award. Learn more about his trailblazing career and examine the realities of segregation that often limited opportunities and recognition\, even for artists of exceptional achievement. \nBe among the first to experience this new piece and participate in a discussion with Philippe following the reading\, offering a unique opportunity to explore and help shape the work through conversation and feedback. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13 and up. \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/staged-reading-remus-a-tragedy/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Special Events,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: Made by Hand
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination lead the way and spend the day at AMFA enjoying free activities inspired by the art on view in Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \nExplore the possibilities of your creativity across the Museum: \n\nAtrium / Watch exciting demonstrations of wood carving\, basket weaving\, quilting\, and more.\nCultural Living Room / Dance along to music performed by the Episcopal Collegiate Steel Band.\nWindgate Art School / Make glass mosaics\, play with clay\, emboss metal\, and more\, then enjoy lawn games on the Art Lawn.\n\nThis event is recommended for guests aged four and up. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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. \nThe Art Lawn at Windgate Art School is supported in part by the Judith Faust Estate and the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-made-by-hand/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Audition Master Class with Fergie Philippe
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your audition skills alongside seasoned Broadway performer and Marie and Rosetta director Fergie Philippe in this immersive workshop. \nStudents will receive individualized coaching while exploring audition techniques\, storytelling\, character development\, professional presentation\, and artistic confidence. \nThis workshop is recommended for teens and adults. Participants should bring a prepared audition monologue. \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/audition-master-class-with-fergie-philippe/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T103000
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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 Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing by Kenesha Sneed\, a thoughtful story about creativity and healing\, then create an air-dry clay bowl inspired by the natural forms and textures in the exhibition Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-30/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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