Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Creative Saturdays
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Inspired by the bold, sculptural works of Louise Nevelson featured in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, create your own textured print using layered foam shapes. Roll ink over your design and pull a print to reveal a striking composition.
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!

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.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Studio Saturday
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-07 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.

Studio Saturdays are supported in part by the Windgate Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Creative Calendars
2026-01-10 14:00 - 17:00
Inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays, this Making Together invites families to slow down and reflect on the passage of time while creating a collaborative calendar for the year ahead.
Participants will design and illustrate each month, experimenting with color, pattern, and composition to craft a functional artwork that will be enjoyed throughout the year.
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.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:30
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 artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together.
Drop by on this day to experience the story Little Raindrop by Joanna Gray, a gentle journey through the water cycle and the wonder of nature. Then, create a weather-inspired artwork influenced by AMFA’s site-specific installation, Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00
Drawing inspiration from Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, craft a unique fabric wall hanging using vibrant textiles, ribbons, and mixed materials. Explore texture, color, and pattern as you design a piece that celebrates the creativity of fiber art.
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!

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:30
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 artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together.
Drop by on this day to experience the story Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, a fun and musical story about keeping a positive attitude when things do not go as planned. Then, create an artwork using buttons influenced by AMFA’s exhibition, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays (CANCELED)
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00
Create layered gelli prints inspired by Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. Use weather and nature-themed stencils to explore color, pattern, and rhythm in your own atmospheric 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!

Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America.
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.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start (CANCELED)
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30
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 artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together.
Drop by on this day to experience the story Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, a fun and musical story about keeping a positive attitude when things do not go as planned. Then, create an artwork using buttons influenced by AMFA’s exhibition, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.

Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00
Create colorful kaleidoscopes inspired by the connections between art and science with LISA Academy! Using mirror board, paper, and vibrant materials, explore pattern, reflection, and symmetry to design a one-of-a-kind optical creation that celebrates STEAM.
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!
About LISA Academy
Founded in 2004, LISA Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment K–12 public charter school network in Arkansas. The school specializes in STEM-C-focused, college-preparatory education that inspires students to innovate, achieve, and thrive. With a strong record of academic excellence, opportunities, and family partnerships, LISA Academy prepares students for both higher education and meaningful careers.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30
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 artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together.
Drop by on this day to experience What Time Is It, Mr. Crocdodile? by Judy Sierra, a playful story about planning, patience, and daily routines. Then create a paper cuckoo clock artwork inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.

The 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. A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00
Design a balancing wire sculpture that combines art, science, and a bit of engineering with LISA Academy! Using wire and found objects, explore balance, movement, and gravity as you construct a playful sculpture that celebrates creativity and curiosity through STEAM.
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!
About LISA Academy
Founded in 2004, LISA Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment K–12 public charter school network in Arkansas. It specializes in STEM-C-focused, college-preparatory education that inspires students to innovate, achieve, and thrive. With a strong record of academic excellence, opportunities, and family partnerships, LISA Academy prepare students for both higher education and meaningful careers.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30
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 artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together.
Drop by on this day to experience What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? by Judy Sierra, a playful story about planning, patience, and daily routines. Then create a paper cuckoo clock artwork inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.

The 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. A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00
Decorate festive masks with a Valentine’s Day twist, using vibrant reds, pinks, and glittering embellishments to make a one-of-a-kind Carnival-inspired creation to celebrate SoMardi Gras.
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!

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Drop by on this day to experience A Dress with Pockets by Lily Murray, a whimsical story about finding the perfect outfit. Then create a fabric collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.

Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Family Fest: A Month of Sundays
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00
Find joy in every moment with a day of creativity and connection at this free family festival where guests of all ages can make, move, and celebrate together.
Inspired by AMFA’s new exhibition, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, this event invites families to slow down and gather for a day of creative exploration.
Dive into these interactive activities:

Do: yoga in the Flex Studio, meditation in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall, drawing challenges in the Cultural Living Room, and community weaving in the Atrium
Make: sketchbooks in the Drawing Studio, breathing beads in the Metals Studio, and memory boxes in the Ceramics Studio
Watch: printmaking demonstrations and musical performances in the Atrium

AMFA Members enjoy access to an exclusive lounge with snacks and drinks in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center.

The 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.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00
Craft your own pocket-sized accordion book using folded paper. Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, this project invites guests to explore time, memory, and storytelling in a miniature, hands-on format.
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!

The 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Drop by on this day to experience the story Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems, a heartwarming story about friendship and making choices. Then, create a colorful painted ice cream cone inspired by Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00
Create a sweet, ice-cream-inspired sculpture using air-dry clay and a variety of art materials with Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet! This fun, hands-on project celebrates the joy of the AMFA Children’s Theatre production Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”.
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!
About Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet
Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet offers a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where students discover their strengths, build lasting skills, and develop the confidence to lead, create, and explore their world. The enriching specialty areas include Drama, Orchestra, Young Astronauts, Science Lab, Makerspace, and EAST Lab.

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Creative Saturdays
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00
Design a colorful mosaic on a small panel surface using a variety of colorful pieces. Inspired by the A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time exhibition, this hands-on project allows guests to explore patterns and textures while creating their own 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!

The 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:30
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
March 14 is Book Day! Stay after the show to meet the cast, enjoy special activities, and enter giveaways in partnership with local libraries.
This performance features audio description.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
March 14 is Book Day! Stay after the show to meet the cast, enjoy special activities, and enter giveaways in partnership with local libraries.
This performance features ASL interpretation.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
This is a sensory-friendly performance.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Art Start
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Drop by on this day to experience the story We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems, a delightful story starring Elephant and Piggie. Then create animal hand puppets inspired by Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00
Using dot markers, guests will focus on slowing down and layering color to create unique pointillist artworks inspired by AMFA’s exhibition, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.
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!

The 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
