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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Explore the hidden connections between nature and daily life with a reading of Outside In\, a poetic story about the ever-present outdoors. Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability\, this session invites children to construct a recycled 3D landscape project\, using repurposed materials to recreate nature through art. \nArt 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. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-jul-8/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Everyday Magic: Puppetry and Breaking Boundaries with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Discover the transformative power of puppetry with Jim Henson Foundation Award winner and SHAKE Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice. Along with his talented team\, he will reveal how puppetry illuminates text\, ignites creativity\, and forges new pathways for self-expression beyond societal and linguistic boundaries. \nThis interactive discussion features industry experts\, culminating in a hands-on exploration of how everyday objects can be used as tools for puppetry\, storytelling\, and cross-cultural communication\, perfect for audiences aged 12 and up. \nAMFA Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before the program begins during Member Mingle in the Cultural Living Room. \nAbout Josh Rice\nRice is the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Shake Productions\, as well as the founder of the New York State Puppet Festival. He is also a recipient of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant. \nHis current production Kayfabe\, a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular\, explores the crossroads of traditional forms of puppetry and popular culture. \n\nEveryday Magic: Puppetry and Breaking Boundaries with Josh Rice is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/everyday-magic-puppetry-and-breaking-boundaries-with-josh-rice/
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SUMMARY:"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters\, fairies\, court jesters\, drunken butlers\, and young lovers\, the exiled Duke of Milan\, Prospero\, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. \nWill he seek revenge\, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced\, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets out to prove that “we are such stuff as dreams are made on.” \nBlending music\, live foley\, improvisation\, puppetry\, and audience interaction\, this production delivers a Shakespearean experience like no other that will captivate audiences aged 12 and up. \n“The island is full of noises and sweet airs\, that delight\, and hurt not.” \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-tempest-by-william-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters\, fairies\, court jesters\, drunken butlers\, and young lovers\, the exiled Duke of Milan\, Prospero\, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. \nWill he seek revenge\, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced\, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets out to prove that “we are such stuff as dreams are made on.” \nBlending music\, live foley\, improvisation\, puppetry\, and audience interaction\, this production delivers a Shakespearean experience like no other that will captivate audiences aged 12 and up. \n“The island is full of noises and sweet airs\, that delight\, and hurt not.” \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-tempest-by-william-shakespeare-jul-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with bold lines\, bright colors\, and playful patterns during this free art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School hosted by Mid-Southern Watercolorists. \nTake inspiration from the detailed drawings on view in the 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition to create your own vibrant composition that pops with personality and design using ink and watercolor. \nAbout Mid-Southern Watercolorists\nMid-Southern Watercolorists (MSW) is a non-profit organization incorporated in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, in 1970. It was founded by five artists: Doris Williamson Mapes\, Bruce R. Anderson\, Josephine Graham\, Edwin C. Brewer\, and Catherine Tharp Altvater. The organization has approximately 200 members in 13 states\, Puerto Rico\, and Japan. \nTheir goal is to enrich the stature of watermedia and encourage the recognition of its significance in our culture. This organization furthers the interest of painters and patrons by its programs and by its competitive and non-competitive exhibits. It also provides opportunities for study by art students and others engaged in art making and in appreciation of arts. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \nThe 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. \nRedeemable coupons awarded to the 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition honorable mention and best-in-class winners are provided by Blick Art Materials. \nImage coutesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-jul-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Puppetry Masterclass with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity in this fun\, hands-on exploration of puppetry with Josh Rice\, a creative force in the world of contemporary puppet theatre! Aspiring puppeteers aged 16 and up will enjoy an inside look at Rice’s processes and take inspiration from his work to create something new. \nAbout Josh Rice\nRice is the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of SHAKE\, as well as the founder of the New York State Puppet Festival. He is also a recipient of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant. \nHis current production Kayfabe\, a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular\, explores the crossroads of traditional forms of puppetry and popular culture. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto by Kat Kuo.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/puppetry-masterclass-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Special Events,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters\, fairies\, court jesters\, drunken butlers\, and young lovers\, the exiled Duke of Milan\, Prospero\, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. \nWill he seek revenge\, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced\, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets out to prove that “we are such stuff as dreams are made on.” \nBlending music\, live foley\, improvisation\, puppetry\, and audience interaction\, this production delivers a Shakespearean experience like no other that will captivate audiences aged 12 and up. \n“The island is full of noises and sweet airs\, that delight\, and hurt not.” \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-tempest-by-william-shakespeare-jul-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters\, fairies\, court jesters\, drunken butlers\, and young lovers\, the exiled Duke of Milan\, Prospero\, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. \nWill he seek revenge\, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced\, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets out to prove that “we are such stuff as dreams are made on.” \nBlending music\, live foley\, improvisation\, puppetry\, and audience interaction\, this production delivers a Shakespearean experience like no other that will captivate audiences aged 12 and up. \n“The island is full of noises and sweet airs\, that delight\, and hurt not.” \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-tempest-by-william-shakespeare-jul-13/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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