Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Whimsical Wonders with The Cat In The Hat
2025-03-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Say hello to the cast of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat while creating artistic chaos!
Stop in to enjoy a Seuss-inspired art-making activity and take home an original work of art that your family can treasure forever.

Whimsical Wonders with The Cat in the Hat is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Dr. 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
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just 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.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. 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
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Art Start
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!
In this session, we are reading The Cat in the Hat and exploring patterns using crayons and stencils.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:30

Creative Saturdays
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
This Creative Saturdays activity celebrates the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, by inviting you to invent your own Seussian landscapes.
Using the whimsical shapes, bold patterns, and vibrant colors found in Dr. Seuss’s illustrations as inspiration, design unique and fantastical creations that bring your imagination to life.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Dr. 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
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat: Dress Up Day
2025-03-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-29 14:00 - 15:00
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just 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.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
For this special performance, AMFA invites you to suit up in Seuss style! Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss book or purchase one in the AFMA Museum Store for the cast to sign after the show. The performance concludes with a raffle and a chance to win a special Seuss surprise!
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. 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
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

DOWNLOAD PLAY GUIDE

Art Start
2025-04-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!
In this session, we are reading Elmer and creating animal collages using cut paper shapes and crayons.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Creative Saturdays
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by the still life masterpieces on view in Rivera’s Paris, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of still life drawing.
With several vignettes of carefully arranged objects as your muse, experiment with a variety of dry drawing materials to create a unique composition that brings everyday objects to life on paper.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by Alice Adair’s work on view in Studio Time + Studio Practice, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fabric collage.
Dive into texture, pattern, and layering to create your own unique fabric composition using Adair’s innovative techniques and expressive designs as a guide.
For preschool-aged children, do not miss Art Start at 10:30 a.m. in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box. There will be a live reading of Hot Dog by Doug Salati, play time with AMFA’s resident pink puppet dog Flurffy, and an animal art-making activity.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Studio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr. and the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.

Art Start
2025-04-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!
In this session, we are reading Dance is for Everyone and creating ballet dancer puppets.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Creative Saturdays
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by the iconic photography on view in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fashion design.
Brathwaite was a pivotal figure in the “Black is Beautiful” movement, and his work celebrated natural beauty and African heritage, capturing bold styles and cultural expression. Using fashion design stencils and fabric samples, create your own unique outfits and couture pieces by embracing the vibrant aesthetics and empowering themes present in Brathwaite’s photography.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.

Creative Saturdays
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00
In celebration of the 60th Spring Tour of Homes: Art and Architecture in MacArthur Park, the Quapaw Quarter Association is hosting a free, hands-on art project that invites guests to design their own imaginative neighborhoods.
Using stamps and ink, participants will design their own roads, homes, and landscapes by drawing inspiration from architectural details and the vibrant character of the surrounding neighborhood. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
About the Quapaw Quarter Association
Incorporated in 1968, the Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.

Art Start
2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!
In this session, we are reading Off We Go to Mexico: An Adventure in the Sun and creating abstract Pointillism-inspired pictures using ink dobbers.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Creative Saturdays
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by the revolutionary Cubist works of Picasso, Braque, and Rivera on view in Rivera’s Paris, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the world of Cubism through paper collage.
Use paper and dry media to experiment with bold shapes, fragmented perspectives, and overlapping planes to mirror the innovative techniques that redefined modern art. By layering and deconstructing forms, create a dynamic composition that captures the essence of this groundbreaking movement.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Making Together: Clay Vases (SOLD OUT)
2025-05-10 13:30 - 16:30
Make a pair of vases inspired by the art on view in Rivera’s Paris during this engaging hands-on workshop!
Participants will explore the artworks of Rivera’s Paris by visiting the AMFA galleries to gather inspiration from the colors, textures, and shapes seen in the exhibition. Guided by expert instruction, participants will learn essential ceramics techniques, including how to shape and form their vase, apply underglazes for vibrant color, and use carving tools to create surface designs.
Once complete, AMFA staff will apply a clear glaze to enhance the details and brighten the colors. After kiln firing, the finished vases will be ready for pickup in three weeks.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready to sculpt, carve, and design in clay!

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Studio Saturday
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00
Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience!
Whether 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.
Instructors will be on hand to answer questions about upcoming art classes and help you pick out the perfect programs for you and your family.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.

Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the opening of AMFA’s 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition with a day of artmaking and family fun!
Take creative inspiration from the art on view to make creations of your own in AMFA’s Windgate Art School. Instructors will be on hand in every studio to answer questions about upcoming classes and camps and help you pick out the best offerings for you and your family.
Studio Activities:

Flex Studio – Exhibition-Inspired Drawing Prompts
Drawing Studio – Portrait Drawing
Metals Studio – Animal Sculptures
Ceramics Wheel Studio – Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Pottery
Ceramics Hand Studio – Wood Veneer Key Chains

Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition and awards are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and Delaware North and the Jacobs Family, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists and Blick Art Materials.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:00
Educators, students, and their families are invited to attend the 64th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition Awards Ceremony honoring this year’s student artists and art educators.
As the oldest and only statewide art competition for young artists in grades K-12, Young Arkansas Artists is an essential program that emphasizes the importance of art in education and represents a wide range of media and techniques.
During the awards ceremony, Grand Juror Christian Cutler – Director/Curator of the Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College – will highlight each student’s work selected for this year’s exhibition and present awards.
Refreshments are included. Reserving your free tickets for this ceremony is highly encouraged!

The 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition Awards Ceremony is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition and awards are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and Delaware North and the Jacobs Family, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists and Blick Art Materials.

Art Start
2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!
In this session, we are reading I Am An Artist and creating pattern-filled artworks that celebrate self-expression using stamps – perfect for kids who love to create, explore, and get a little messy along the way.

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Fridays on the Lawn
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00
Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone!
Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel, or pick up a refreshing snow cone – both non-alcoholic and boozy are available. You can even order drinks and dinner at Park Grill while enjoying the beautiful outdoor dining views (reservations are recommended)!
As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy will lead a colorful quest to find his missing fairy friends. Kiddos can create their own personalized binoculars to assist in Flurffy’s search, and enjoy a unique art-making activity when they find the fairy village.
As an end-of-year gift, educators enjoy one complimentary drink – please check-in with Guest Services to collect your drink ticket.
Coolers, outside food or drinks, and large bags are not permitted. Pets, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome.

Fridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
This Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the wild and imaginative world of animal-inspired art in the Young Arkansas Artists exhibition through hands-on collage. Invent your own hybrid species by blending colors, textures, and forms to create a creature that is entirely your own design.

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
The 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition and awards are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and Delaware North and the Jacobs Family, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists.
Redeemable coupons awarded to the 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition honorable mention and best-in-class winners are provided by Blick Art Materials.
