Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Creative Saturdays
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Art Start
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 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, 2025-05-27 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, 2025-05-30 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.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start
2025-05-31 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 vibrant spirit of Pride Month, design and construct a colorful wearable headpiece that will be the perfect accessory to wear at SoMa Pride on June 7.
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 live playful reading of I Am An Artist by Marta Altés. After storytime, young artists will dive into an art-making project using stamps to create a pattern-filled masterpiece.

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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2025-06-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
Art and Max begins as a simple question – “What should I paint?” – and quickly becomes a wild adventure that transforms two lizard friends inside and out.
Join us for storytime as we celebrate artistic experimentation and the joy of unexpected discoveries. After the reading, young artists will use string to create a vibrant artwork inspired by the playful painting mishaps in the book.
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.

Fridays on the Lawn
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-13 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.
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
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00
In celebration of the 64th Youth Arkansas Artists exhibition, delve into the art of sculpting with air dry clay. Drawing inspiration from the floral works in the exhibition, use your hands to explore form and texture and craft unique clay flowers.
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 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.
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.

Family Fest: Into the Wild
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00
Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities across AMFA’s building and grounds as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection.
OUTSIDE
Visit the Event Lawn to meet fascinating animals from the Little Rock Zoo, create nature-inspired leaf prints with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, enjoy fly fishing games with Arkansas Fly Fishers, join interactive demonstrations on hiking and biking with Pinnacle Mountain State Park, and pose with the Pebbles van from the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Stop by the concession stand and water station for snacks and refreshments!
INSIDE
Make textured nature drawings in the Atrium, fish prints in the Flex Studio, and animal sketches in the Drawing Studio. Head to the 1937 Lobby at 10:30 a.m. to start a guided tour of The Long View exhibition or explore AMFA’s outdoor sculptures and landscaping. At 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., catch a free performance of Flurffy’s Secret Garden in the Performing Arts Theater.
Need a break from the action? AMFA Members are invited to relax and enjoy complimentary snacks in an exclusive lounge area.

Family Fest: Into the Wild is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
ARTWORK: John James Audubon (Les Cayes, Haiti, 1785 – 1851, New York, New York), Printed by John T. Brown (England, 1801 – 1856, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), American Bison from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, 1845 – 1848, hand-colored lithograph on paper, 35 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. On loan from the Bank of America Collection.

Member Lounge: "The Long View"
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00
AMFA Members are invited to relax and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in an exclusive, members-only lounge.
While the adults unwind, little hands can enjoy a special art-making activity inspired by AMFA’s new exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection!
Not an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event.

The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Flurffy's Secret Garden
2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:30
When a shy little girl arrives in town, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden?
Celebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog, in this original production inspired by the art on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection.
This imaginative show – featuring AMFA-crafted puppets, repurposed props, and recycled set pieces – promises a sweet theatrical treat filled with original songs and interactive play.
The show runtime is approximately 30 minutes, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Flurffy’s Secret Garden is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Hand Building a Birdhouse
2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Father’s Day with this hands-on ceramics workshop for one adult and one child, where you will design and build a clay birdhouse together. Learn the fundamentals of working in clay and how to make your sculptures functional and decorative by creating a thoughtful artwork together.
All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is required.
