Art Start
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a reading of Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina, a story of a peddler, mischievous monkeys, and a stack of colorful caps. After story time, decorate your own paper hat using vibrant materials, patterns, and flair to create your own take on the peddler’s famous caps.
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!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Creative Saturdays
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by the Ballet Arkansas’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, create dramatic cut-paper silhouettes. Use bold shapes and striking contrasts to capture the mysterious and enchanting mood of the ballet in your unique artwork.
At 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!

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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Fridays on the Lawn with Cody Dickinson
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn.
Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA!
This week’s special guest performer is Cody Dickinson, an American roots musician and Grammy award-winning producer best known as the co-founder of North Mississippi Allstars.
Please note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Fridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Photo by Bob Bayne.

Family Fest: Architects of Being
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the creative intersection of fashion and sculpture at this free, family-friendly event inspired by AMFA’s groundbreaking new exhibition, Architects of Being.
Drop in and discover art-making activities where you can build shadow-box sculptures, design wearable art, and sketch original fashion concepts. Take a moment to explore the exhibition and move to the beat of a live DJ – this is where your personal identity and creative expression are welcome to shine.

Family Fest: Architects of Being is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Flurffy’s Tales for Sale
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:30
Flurffy and his fabulous friends are hosting a dazzling fashion show to raise money for charity—but disaster strikes when their costumes mysteriously vanish! Were they stolen… or did they sashay away on their own?
To crack the case, the gang must dive into a whirlwind of storytelling adventures—acting out wild, whimsical tales in hopes of uncovering clues and retrieving their lost looks.
Join Flurffy, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog, in this all-new original production full of mystery, mischief, and unexpected twists. With themes of teamwork and friendship taking center stage, Flurffy’s Tales for Sales is bursting with theatrical fun for audiences of all ages.
Come dressed in your favorite spooky costume and enjoy a special Halloween-themed artmaking activity before the show!
The show’s runtime is approximately 30 minutes, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Flurffy’s Tales for Sale is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Art Start
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate spooky season with a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy-Crawly Halloween, a fun and festive story perfect for little readers. After story time, use air-dry clay and colorful decorations to create your own miniature pumpkins.
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!

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

Creative Saturdays
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, create simple, colorful weavings using a variety of fabrics and art materials. Explore texture and patterns as you weave together your own unique piece that celebrates the art of fibers.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.
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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Fridays on the Lawn with Big Dam Horns
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn.
Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA!
This week’s special guest performer is Big Dam Horns, a Little Rock-based, 12-piece powerhouse band known for their electrifying performances and an irresistible blend of funk, soul, rock, and R&B.
Please note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Fridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Photo courtesy of the artist.

Creative Saturdays
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by the rooted traditions of Día de los Muertos, create bright and beautiful paper marigolds. Marigolds are used to honor loved ones through their vibrant color and symbolic meaning. Craft your own blossoms to take home or add to a community altar.
At 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!

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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Stitching Stories
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00
Inspired by the art on view in Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, weave your personal narrative using mixed media art materials. Sew layers of colors and threads to create your story, using fabric and photography to build meaningful artwork.
Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child!

Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.
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.

Art Start
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere, Engineer, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading, create your own small-scale, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson’s dynamic work featured in AMFA’s Architects of Being exhibition.
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!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Creative Saturdays
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by the unique jewelry pieces featured in AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, transform recycled art materials into playful and stylish wearable jewelry. Explore shapes, textures, and colors as you craft one-of-a-kind accessories.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant textiles featured in AMFA’s exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, create colorful layered collages using felt. Experiment with shapes, textures, and patterns to design your own unique fabric artwork.
At 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!
For preschool-aged children, do not miss Art Start at 10:30 a.m. in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box, where there will be a playful live reading of Rosie, Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty. After story time, young artists can engineer small-scale twisted sculptures.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.
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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Jewelry & Textile Fusion
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories.

Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child!

Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and The Jewish Federation of Arkansas.

The catalogue for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

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.

Making Together: Clay Gingerbread Houses
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art!
Team up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled, you will add charming, personalized details.
Projects will be kiln-fired and ready to take home as a special keepsake.
Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child!

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.

Art Start
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher.
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!

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

Creative Saturdays
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by the striking fashion featured in AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, experiment with printmaking using unexpected art materials. Design vibrant prints that capture the spirit of bold style.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays
2025-11-29 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the colors of fall by crafting layered floral pins using a variety of materials and textures. Design and assemble your own unique accessories that bring a warm, autumnal touch to any outfit.
At 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!

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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a reading of The Snowy Day, a story about the magic of winter. After story time, create a shimmering winter landscape using mirrored paper and paint sticks.
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!

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

Creative Saturdays
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the playful spirit of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! by decorating your own holiday ornament. Create a colorful self-portrait or portraits of someone special to bring a personal touch to your winter decor.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and 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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-06 10:30 - 11:45
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and good will.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:15
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and goodwill.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Arrive early to enjoy a holiday choir performance and stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
