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SUMMARY:Youth Theatre Auditions
DESCRIPTION:AMFA is casting community youth actors aged 10 and up for our upcoming season of Children’s Theatre productions! Register now and come prepared to sing\, dance\, read scenes\, and play theatre games – all materials will be provided. \nCommunity roles are volunteer positions. Actors must be able to commit to evening and weekend rehearsals. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-theatre-auditions-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design and build your own movable figure sculpture using colorful pipe cleaners and beads. Inspired by the expressive movement of Ballet Arkansas dancers\, this project invites guests to explore balance\, rhythm\, and motion as they bring their figures to life through art. \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! \nAbout Ballet Arkansas\nBallet Arkansas — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, one of America’s Top 75 ballet companies\, and a Partner Company-in-Residence at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — brings world-class dance and community connection to life across the state. Founded in 1978\, with roots dating back to 1966\, Ballet Arkansas has inspired hundreds of thousands through performances\, education\, and outreach. \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-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Paper Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by AMFA’s installation Nathalie Miebach: Under a Restless Sky\, this workshop invites families to explore rhythm\, structure\, and storytelling through 3-D paper weaving. \nParticipants will experiment with color\, pattern\, and sculptural form as they build layered weavings that echo the movement of weather and wind. Along the way\, kids and adults will discover how weaving can transform simple materials into dynamic\, sculptural artworks. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \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. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-paper-weaving/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T194437Z
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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 The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris\, a playful retelling of Hickory Dickory Dock that explores time through rhyme and repetition. Then\, create a paper watch inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251210T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T203205Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a nature-inspired artwork using plants as stencils in celebration of Earth Day. \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-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213524Z
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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 The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris\, a playful retelling of Hickory Dickory Dock that explores time through rhyme and repetition. Then\, create a paper watch inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-22-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
DESCRIPTION:Draw a food-inspired still life using a variety of drawing materials\, inspired by Laura Tanner\, AMFA’s visiting artist-in-residence. Tanner will work on her own artwork and encourages guests to bring kitchen items that are meaningful to them to be included in an evolving drawing that celebrates food\, recipes\, and the experience of shared meals. \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\nCreative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \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-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260303T213257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213257Z
UID:10004275-1777125600-1777136400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Making Together: Clay Birdhouses
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the colors and textures of spring\, this clay birdhouse workshop invites families to explore form\, pattern\, and playful design through clay hand-building. \nParticipants will experiment with sculpting techniques\, impression tools\, and surface decoration as they create unique birdhouses together. Along the way\, kids and adults will discover how clay can transform simple shapes into imaginative shelters. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking 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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-clay-birdhouses/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T194929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165750Z
UID:10004222-1777458600-1777462200@arkmfa.org
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 My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan\, a story celebrating our planet and the ways we can care for it. Then\, create an earth collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-29-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251210T223427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173837Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a pocket-sized diorama inside a small container inspired by AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. Guests can design their own miniature world and add details to tell a story\, making a unique piece fit for display. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-24/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T172815Z
UID:10004223-1778063400-1778067000@arkmfa.org
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 My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan\, a story celebrating our planet and the ways we can care for it. Then\, create an earth collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-may-6-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260108T164941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T164941Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with sunshine\, lawn games\, cold drinks\, and endless fun for everyone. \nGet competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball\, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel\, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers\, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play! \nFor an extra special experience\, make a reservation at Park Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors with a beautiful view. \nCoolers\, outside food or drinks\, and large bags are not permitted. Pets\, blankets\, and lawn chairs are welcome. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-may-8-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251210T223849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173917Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Make sun prints outside using natural materials as stencils inspired by the art on view in AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. Experiment with light\, shadow\, and composition 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 Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-25/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260303T213408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213408Z
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SUMMARY:Making Together: Spring Cyanotypes
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the colors and energy of the season\, this workshop invites families to create sun-printed cyanotypes using spring florals and natural materials. \nParticipants will explore light\, shadow\, and composition as they arrange botanical forms and then embellish their prints with decorative surface details. Along the way\, kids and adults will discover how the power of sunlight can transform simple shapes into vivid\, expressive artworks. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking 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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-spring-cyanotypes/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195651Z
UID:10004224-1778668200-1778671800@arkmfa.org
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 Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton\, a story about teamwork and the clever ways birds navigate their world. Then\, create a collage bird nest inspired by Natalie 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-may-13-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Art-Start-January-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260108T165035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165035Z
UID:10004234-1778864400-1778875200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with sunshine\, lawn games\, cold drinks\, and endless fun for everyone. \nGet competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball\, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel\, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers\, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play! \nFor an extra special experience\, make a reservation at Park Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors with a beautiful view. \nCoolers\, outside food or drinks\, and large bags are not permitted. Pets\, blankets\, and lawn chairs are welcome. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-may-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOTL-Summer-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251210T224017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T174008Z
UID:10004087-1778925600-1778936400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a colorful tin relief by embossing sheets of tin with a stylus. Inspired by the geometric patterns and textured surfaces in AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this hands-on project invites guests to explore repetition\, design\, and the passage of time. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/creative-saturdays-summer-2025-v2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251222T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163903Z
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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. \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. \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/studio-saturday-may-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WAS-All-Access-Fall-2024-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195815Z
UID:10004225-1779273000-1779276600@arkmfa.org
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 Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton\, a story about teamwork and the clever ways birds navigate their world. Then\, create a collage bird nest inspired by Natalie 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-may-20-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260108T165113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165113Z
UID:10004235-1779469200-1779480000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with sunshine\, lawn games\, cold drinks\, and endless fun for everyone. \nGet competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball\, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel\, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers\, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play! \nFor an extra special experience\, make a reservation at Park Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors with a beautiful view. \nCoolers\, outside food or drinks\, and large bags are not permitted. Pets\, blankets\, and lawn chairs are welcome. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-may-22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251222T195537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T204223Z
UID:10004193-1779530400-1779541200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the creativity and achievement of student artists from across Arkansas. As the state’s longest-running art competition for grades K–12\, Young Arkansas Artists spotlights imagination\, skill\, and self-expression each year. The exhibition offers these students the special opportunity to see their work showcased in the Museum. \nTo help celebrate their achievement\, AMFA invites guests of all ages to view the exhibition\, explore the Windgate Art School\, learn about summer art camps\, and create their own artworks through free\, drop-in activities inspired by the art on view. \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-young-arkansas-artists-2026/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Special Events,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251222T165739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T204243Z
UID:10004182-1779534000-1779537600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, students\, and their families are invited to attend this celebration of student artist and art educator honorees for the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. \nAs 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. \nDuring the awards ceremony\, Grand Juror Dr. Celeste Alexander – Executive Director of the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas – will highlight each student’s work selected for this year’s exhibition and present awards. \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/young-arkansas-artists-awards-ceremony-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/YAA-Ceremony-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251230T200018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T204422Z
UID:10004226-1779877800-1779881400@arkmfa.org
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 Monsters Love Colors by Mike Austin\, a playful stories about colorful monsters and creativity. Then\, create a squish sensory painting influenced by the art on view in the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. \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. \nThe 65th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs Family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-may-27-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Art-Start-January-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260108T165152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165152Z
UID:10004236-1780074000-1780084800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with sunshine\, lawn games\, cold drinks\, and endless fun for everyone. \nGet competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball\, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel\, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers\, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play! \nFor an extra special experience\, make a reservation at Park Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors with a beautiful view. \nCoolers\, outside food or drinks\, and large bags are not permitted. Pets\, blankets\, and lawn chairs are welcome. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-may-29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOTL-Summer-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20260325T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T152853Z
UID:10004303-1780075800-1780081200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Windgate Art School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of AMFA’s Summer Art Camps kicking off on June 8\, parents and families are invited to explore the Windgate Art School and meet its engaging instructors. \nThis is a great opportunity to interact your child’s teacher\, learn more about the school\, and prepare for camp to begin. If you have any questions\, this is the perfect time to ask them! \nWhile you are here\, stop by Fridays on the Lawn to enjoy lawn games\, art activities\, and more with your family. \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. \nSummer Art Camps are supported in part by the Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust\, Bank of America\, N.A.\, Trustee and the Schmieding Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/windgate-art-school-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-Art-Camp-Open-House-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123913
CREATED:20251210T224301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203010Z
UID:10004088-1780135200-1780160400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
DESCRIPTION:Contribute to a large-scale collaborative drawing by adding your favorite dish to a shared\, table-themed artwork. Inspired by Laura Tanner\, AMFA’s visiting artist-in-residence\, this project celebrates community and creativity through food-centered art. Tanner will work on her own artwork in the space\, inviting families to stop by and see the creative process in action. \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\nCreative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \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-all-day-with-laura-tanner/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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