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SUMMARY:"An Unlikely Hero" Superhero Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Students in grades 4-8 will flex their storytelling and drawing muscles together while creating an adventure through pictures and actions. Students will design the characters\, develop a story\, and draw their characters to convey their story. \n\n\n\nEach student will walk away with their own unique short comic. This day-long experience will help build communication skills and confidence and boost new creative outlets. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/an-unlikely-hero-superhero-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:An Unlikely Hero
DESCRIPTION:Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High\, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making\, will Jordan find a way to fit in? \nIn a world of heroes and villains\, finding your way is trickier than it seems. \nThis rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project\,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 22 playwrights and 24 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating a new generation of plays about heroes for young people. \nAn Unlikely Hero\, written by Emilio Rodriguez\, is a joint production between the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, Metro Theater Company\, and Trike Theater. \nThis performance features audio description. \nRunning Time: 1 hour\, 10 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \n\nAn Unlikely Hero is supported by the Rebsamen Fund. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/an-unlikely-hero-jan-25/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
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SUMMARY:Puppet Power: Create Your Own Hero
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the superhero within by learning to create unique puppets inspired by AMFA’s production of An Unlikely Hero! \n\n\n\nEveryday objects become supernatural in this creative exploration of puppet-making and character creation. An Unlikely Hero director and AMFA Artist-in-Residence Fergie Philippe will help facilitate the puppet play and give tips to aspiring young puppeteers. \n\n\n\n\nPuppet Power: Create Your Own Hero is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nAn Unlikely Hero is supported by the Rebsamen Fund. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/puppet-power-create-your-own-hero/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T151500
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T135507Z
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SUMMARY:An Unlikely Hero
DESCRIPTION:Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High\, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making\, will Jordan find a way to fit in? \nIn a world of heroes and villains\, finding your way is trickier than it seems. \nThis rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project\,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 22 playwrights and 24 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating a new generation of plays about heroes for young people. \nAn Unlikely Hero\, written by Emilio Rodriguez\, is a joint production between the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, Metro Theater Company\, and Trike Theater. \nThis performance features ASL interpretation. \nRunning Time: 1 hour\, 10 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \n\nAn Unlikely Hero is supported by the Rebsamen Fund. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/an-unlikely-hero-jan-25/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T151500
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
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SUMMARY:An Unlikely Hero
DESCRIPTION:Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High\, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making\, will Jordan find a way to fit in? \nIn a world of heroes and villains\, finding your way is trickier than it seems. \nThis rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project\,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 22 playwrights and 24 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating a new generation of plays about heroes for young people. \nAn Unlikely Hero\, written by Emilio Rodriguez\, is a joint production between the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, Metro Theater Company\, and Trike Theater. \nThis is a sensory-friendly performance. \nRunning Time: 1 hour\, 10 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \n\nAn Unlikely Hero is supported by the Rebsamen Fund. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/an-unlikely-hero-jan-26/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T013724Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading Even Superheroes Have Bad Days and creating paper superhero puppets. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-jan-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235425Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by Anne Lindberg’s installation  passage\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create your own string artwork. Using Lindberg’s innovative use of thread as your guide\, experiment with string to create dynamic designs that explore the interactions of line and color. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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. \nAnne Lindberg: passage is presented by Terri and Chuck Erwin with additional support from the Lenore G. Tawney Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-feb-1/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160652Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading A Walk in Paris and creating abstract landscapes with watercolor crayons. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-feb-4/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T140218Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: Rivera's Paris
DESCRIPTION:Long before fame and Frida\, Diego Rivera set out on a bold journey from Mexico to Europe\, chasing his dream of becoming an artist. Now\, you can travel alongside Rivera\, exploring the vibrant cultures and artistic influences that shaped his iconic style. \nImmerse yourself in the music and dance of Rivera’s world\, enjoy captivating stories\, and roll up your sleeves for hands-on art-making fun! From the lively streets of Mexico to the bustling cities of Spain and France\, this event is your family’s ticket to discovering the sights\, sounds\, and colors that inspired a legend. \nCome spark your creativity and uncover the artist in you—there’s something for everyone to enjoy! \n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Drawing games in the Cultural Living Room\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Still life drawing\, portrait drawing\, and sculpture-making activities in the Windgate Art School\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. / Dance performance by Danza San Eduardo in the Atrium\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. / Spanish guitar performance by Jean-Paul Francoeur in the Cultural Living Room\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m./ Performance of A Tale of Two Flurffys in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. / Dance performance by Danza San Eduardo in the Atrium\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fest: Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation. \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. \nFlurffy and Friends is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-riveras-paris/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading A Walk in Paris and creating abstract landscapes with watercolor crayons. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-feb-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235417Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nDrawing from the striking portraits on view in  Rivera’s Paris\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to learn the basics of drawing the human face and create your own unique portraits. \nUsing a variety of dry drawing materials and paper\, explore techniques that bring the unique personality and character of your subjects to life. \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 live reading of Diego by Jeanette Winter and Jonah Winter. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \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. \nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-with-art-start/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221223Z
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Portrait of an Artist
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Rivera’s Paris exhibition and see all the amazing portraits of artists created in many different styles. Then\, return to the studio to work together on creating stunning portraits of each other. \nParticipants will be led through fun drawing exercises to learn the secrets of drawing the eyes\, nose\, and mouth before making a final work in watercolor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-portrait-of-an-artist/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160636Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading Diego and using pastels to create art like Diego does in the story. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-feb-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diego-childrens-book-cover-crop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235408Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nThis Creative Saturdays activity hosted by SoMa 501 invites you to prepare for SoMardi Gras on March 1 by designing and creating your own masquerade mask using a variety of materials and colors. \nAbout SoMardi Gras\nInspired by the vibrant spirit of New Orleans\, SoMardi Gras celebrates creativity and diversity in Little Rock’s SoMa district. This year’s event turns up the fun with an unforgettable disco-themed parade and street festival. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-feb-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T162747Z
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SUMMARY:For Your Consideration: Flow
DESCRIPTION:The nominees are in! The Arkansas Cinema Society’s For Your Consideration Series returns to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to ensure you are ready for Hollywood’s biggest night\, bringing you screenings of the most talked-about Oscar-nominated films of the year. \nThis event features Flow. \nAbout Flow\nCat is a solitary animal. But as its home is devastated by a great flood\, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species and will have to team up with them despite their differences. \n\nRunning Time: 1 hour\, 25 minutesRating: PGNominations: Best Animated Feature Film\, Best International Feature Film \n\n\n\n\nWatch the Trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/for-your-consideration-flow/
CATEGORIES:Films,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160626Z
UID:10001207-1740565800-1740569400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading Diego and using pastels to create art like Diego does in the story. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-feb-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diego-childrens-book-cover-crop.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235358Z
UID:10001228-1740823200-1740834000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nThis Creative Saturdays activity celebrates the captivating landscape paintings on view in Rivera’s Paris\, inviting you to explore nature through texture\, color\, and depth. \nUsing watercolor techniques\, focus on painting a foreground\, middle ground\, and background to create a dynamic landscape that captures the beauty of natural scenes like Rivera’s masterful compositions. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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. \nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-mar-1/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Creative-Saturdays-Fall-2024.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T133132Z
UID:10001150-1740823200-1740844800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Faces of Rivera's Paris: Portrait Drawing Workshop for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Students will visit the Rivera’s Paris exhibition and study the portraits of artists by artists. They will then return to the studio and learn to draw portraits working from a live model while exploring the areas of facial anatomy\, model positioning\, lighting\, and expression. \nThe instructor will lead students through lessons and critiques that will help the students build on existing skills. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/faces-of-riveras-paris-portrait-drawing-workshop-for-teens/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160620Z
UID:10001208-1741084200-1741087800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish  and creating tissue paper fish bowl collages. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-mar-4/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T195128Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience! \nWhether you are a skilled artist or a first-time maker\, this opportunity welcomes guests of all ages to experience a variety of artistic disciplines through free\, hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations. \nInstructors will be on hand to answer questions about upcoming art classes and help you pick out the perfect programs for you and your family. \nHere are the free art-making activities happening across each studio: \n\nCeramics Studio – Try out the potter’s wheel or experiment with handbuilding\nDrawing Studio – Sketch a draped model using charcoals\, pencils\, and pastels\nMetals Studio – Create custom wearables and jewelry\nFlex Studio – Make colorful string art inspired by Anne Lindberg’s installation passage\n\n\nStudio Saturdays are supported in part by the Windgate Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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. \nAnne Lindberg: passage is presented by Terri and Chuck Erwin with additional support from the Lenore G. Tawney Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/studio-saturday-mar-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221307Z
UID:10001244-1741428000-1741438800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Family Fest: Artists in Action
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by AMFA’s multi-colored thread installation passage by Anne Lindberg\, this special family festival invites you to unleash your imagination and create your own passage-inspired art – alongside the artist herself. \nFind inspiration by experiencing the installation in person and learning more about Lindberg’s approach to color\, line\, and composition. Families can also explore some incredible works already created by over 100 schools and organizations this year as part of AMFA’s Community Created program. \n\nFamily Fest: Artists in Action is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nAnne Lindberg: passage is presented by Terri and Chuck Erwin with additional support from the Lenore G. Tawney Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-artists-in-action/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160615Z
UID:10001209-1741775400-1741779000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and creating tissue paper fish bowl collages. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-mar-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235349Z
UID:10001236-1742032800-1742043600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nThis special Creative Saturdays activity hosted by Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School and Washington Elementary School invites guests to embrace the playful spirit of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat with a wordplay poetry activity. \nDraw words from a hat\, invent your own short poem\, and bring them to life with colorful illustrations. Let your imagination run wild as you craft unique poems and vibrant illustrations in this playful and creative experience! \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 live reading of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \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. \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-with-art-start-mar-15/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184252Z
UID:10001062-1742034600-1742038200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline\, The Cat in the Hat! \nJust in time for National Reading Month\, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale\, featuring iconic characters\, inventive puppetry\, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat. \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \nAny video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. \n\nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\nDOWNLOAD PLAY GUIDE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dr-seusss-the-cat-in-the-hat-sold-out-mar-15/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T132343Z
UID:10001241-1742036400-1742047200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss’s Bubble Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Seuss-themed lawn game activities and\, of course\, bubbles! \nKick off the opening day of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat with a squeaky-clean bubble party with the cast and Little Rock’s favorite bubble maker\, Big Poppa Bubble. \n\nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dr-seusss-bubble-birthday-bash/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184244Z
UID:10001063-1742047200-1742050800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline\, The Cat in the Hat! \nJust in time for National Reading Month\, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale\, featuring iconic characters\, inventive puppetry\, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat. \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \nAny video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. \n\nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\nDOWNLOAD PLAY GUIDE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dr-seusss-the-cat-in-the-hat-mar-15/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184237Z
UID:10001064-1742133600-1742137200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline\, The Cat in the Hat! \nJust in time for National Reading Month\, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale\, featuring iconic characters\, inventive puppetry\, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat. \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \nAny video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. \n\nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\nDOWNLOAD PLAY GUIDE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dr-seusss-the-cat-in-the-hat-sold-out-mar-16/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160608Z
UID:10001210-1742293800-1742297400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Art 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading The Cat in the Hat and exploring patterns using crayons and stencils. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-mar-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235342Z
UID:10001229-1742637600-1742648400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create Dr. Seuss-inspired characters using everyday found objects. With some imagination\, storytelling\, and googly eyes\, transform ordinary materials into unique characters. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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. \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-mar-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T042536
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184230Z
UID:10001065-1742639400-1742643000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline\, The Cat in the Hat! \nJust in time for National Reading Month\, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale\, featuring iconic characters\, inventive puppetry\, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat. \nThis performance features audio description. \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up \nAny video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. \n\nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nDr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\nDOWNLOAD PLAY GUIDE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dr-seusss-the-cat-in-the-hat-mar-22/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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