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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a colorful abstract painting in this expressive flow painting experience. Take inspiration from the art of Sam Gilliam to explore fluid movement\, vibrant color\, and layered techniques as your paint flows across the surface to create 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 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-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Flow Painting (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the expressive possibilities of color and movement in this collaborative parent-and-child workshop inspired by the vibrant abstract paintings of Sam Gilliam. \nWorking together\, participants will experiment with watered-down paint and inks\, folding\, pouring\, and manipulating canvas to create abstract paintings full of rich color and flowing shapes. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of art-making 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. \nARTWORK: Sam Gilliam (Tupelo\, Mississippi\, 1933 – 2022\, Washington\, District of Columbia)\, Pac (detail)\, 1970\, acrylic on canvas\, 106 x 132 x 2 1/2 in. Courtesy of Masterworks. Photography by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-flow-painting/
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 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-oct-7/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T214501Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a sculptural quilt-inspired design in this hands-on wire art experience. Take inspiration from Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection to wrap colorful wire within a square frame\, exploring pattern\, texture\, and geometric composition as you create your 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\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 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-oct-10/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Take the mystery out of auditioning! \nExplore vocal techniques\, review dance steps\, practice cold readings\, learn monologues\, and more. Budding young actors will learn how to perform a mock audition from start to finish. \nAll skill levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing for seamless movement. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-audition-workshop-grades-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Take the mystery out of auditioning! \nExplore vocal techniques\, review dance steps\, practice cold readings\, learn monologues\, and more. Budding young actors in grades 3-5 will learn how to perform a mock audition from start to finish. \nAll skill levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing for seamless movement. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-audition-workshop-grades-6-8/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,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 Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished by Camille Andros\, a playful story about problem-solving and discovery\, then create a paper rocket ship inspired by the imaginative forms and movement in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-14-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Make water-marbled cards in this hands-on artmaking experience designed for sharing well wishes. Explore flowing color\, swirling patterns\, and chance-based design to create one-of-a-kind prints. \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-oct-17/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Fall Gelli Prints (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the colors and textures of autumn in this collaborative workshop inspired by the changing season. \nWorking together\, participants will experiment with gelli plate printing using leaves\, natural textures\, and layered colors to create one-of-a-kind prints that capture the beauty of fall. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of art-making 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. \nArtwork by Lily Warren.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-fall-gelli-prints/
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 Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished by Camille Andros\, a playful story about problem-solving and discovery\, then create a paper rocket ship inspired by the imaginative forms and movement in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Capture movement through expressive mark making in this energetic drawing experience. Take inspiration from Ballet Arkansas’s production of The Great Gatsby to experiment with gesture\, motion\, and a variety of drawing tools while discovering how movement can shape your 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 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-oct-24/
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T113000
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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 Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman\, a playful exploration of movement and shape\, then create a small bendy sculpture inspired by the organic forms 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-oct-28-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T212806Z
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SUMMARY:Big Boo!seum Bash
DESCRIPTION:Trick-or-treat for more than just candy during a stop at AMFA during Little Rock’s Big Boo!seum Bash. Whether you are flying on a broomstick\, showing off your superpowers\, or speaking to woodland creatures\, you can celebrate Halloween with an evening of spooky fun. \nCreate artwork in MacArthur Park\, show off your costume at the AMFA photo booth\, and enjoy music at the Museum throughout the evening. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/big-booseum-bash-2026/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T214649Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T214649Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a shadow puppet in this imaginative storytelling experience. Take inspiration from the fall season to design a silhouette puppet and decorate a miniature stage that brings your characters to life. \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-oct-31/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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