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SUMMARY:Reframed: An Art History Class
DESCRIPTION:Art plays an important role in our perception of the expression of emotions. Having awareness of our own body’s movements as we observe paintings can disclose new ways of understanding expression in art\, nature\, and people. \nJoin James Dow\, PhD\, Professor of Philosophy and the Director of Marshall T. Steel Center for the Study of Religion and Philosophy at Hendrix College\, as he discusses how empathy can be cultivated through engagement with expression in paintings. \nRegistered participants will also enjoy a charcuterie board\, beverages\, and a complimentary AMFA sketchbook. \nAbout James Dow\n\n\n\n\n\nJames (Jamie) Dow is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hendrix College\, Director of the Steel Center for the Study of Religion and Philosophy\, and Chair of the Study of the Mind. Jamie teaches courses in the departments of philosophy\, cognitive science\, and environmental studies focusing on philosophy of mind\, environmental philosophy\, action theory\, and aesthetics. \n\n\n\nSince completing his Ph.D. at the CUNY Graduate Center in 2011\, he has published articles on self-consciousness\, expert bodily action\, joint action\, environmental disobedience\, and nature aesthetics. \n\n\n\nHe is now working on a book– Enacting Nature’s Value – which argues for an enactivist approach to environmental value focusing on the aesthetic appreciation of natural environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/reframed-an-art-history-class-may-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T162048Z
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SUMMARY:ArtStart
DESCRIPTION:ArtStart 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page and creating cut paper collage animals. \nArtStart is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/artstart-may-28/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204315Z
UID:10000690-1716726600-1716732000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T172244Z
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SUMMARY:Visitas guiadas en español
DESCRIPTION:Gracias al esfuerzo de un grupo de educadores voluntarios del Museo de Bellas Artes de Arkansas (AMFA)\, se proporcionarán visitas guiadas para una mayor comprensión y apreciación de sus obras de arte. \nA través de actividades y debates divertidos\, atractivos y memorables\, se invita a los visitantes del museo a descubrir sus galerías\, así como también a interpretar\, aprender y debatir sobre el arte. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/visitas-guiadas-en-espanol-may-25/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172309Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/museum-tour-may-25/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204316Z
UID:10000689-1716634800-1716642000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161851Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour & Moore
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls\, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. \nSip a beverage\, listen to music\, and celebrate spring in style. AMFA is the place to be on Wednesday nights! \n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \nHappy Hour & Moore is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, Catherine and Michael Mayton\, Trustees\, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe display of Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge by Henry Moore is funded in part by a grant from the Henry Moore Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/happy-hour-moore-may-22/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T162056Z
UID:10000617-1716373800-1716377400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:ArtStart
DESCRIPTION:ArtStart 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading Circle by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen and printing shapes on paper to create characters. \n\nArtStart is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/artstart-may-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204318Z
UID:10000688-1716121800-1716127200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172316Z
UID:10000648-1716040800-1716044400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/museum-tour-may-18/
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Museum-Tour-Spring-2024-4x3-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T002740Z
UID:10000703-1716037200-1716048000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Windgate Art School Open House & Member Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an experienced artist or a first-time student\, this open house provides a relaxed and welcoming environment for you to meet our incredible instructors\, picture what it would be like to take an art class at the Windgate Art School\, and celebrate the opening of the 63rd Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. Members can enjoy benefits throughout the afternoon\, including complimentary beverages at the Member Mingle bar in the Atrium. \nRegistration for summer adult classes closes soon\, making this the perfect time to stop by and see what the Windgate Art School has to offer you! \nHere is the schedule for the afternoon: \n1:00-1:30 P.M.\n\nWheel Throwing Demonstration (Ceramics Studio)\nHandbuilding Demonstration (Ceramics Studio)\nCutting Board Demonstration (Wood Shop)\n\n2:00-2:30 P.M.\n\nPrintmaking Demonstration (Flex Studio)\nPainting Demonstration (Drawing Studio)\nDigital Drawing Demonstration (Drawing Studio)\n\n2:30-3:00 P.M.\n\nTorchworking Demonstration (Glass Studio)\nTorch Firing Metal Clay Demonstration (Metals Studio)\nAdult Performing Arts Q+A (Flex Studio)\n\n3:00-4:00 P.M.\n\nSelf-guided tours of all studios.\n\n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe 63rd Young Arkansas Artists exhibition and awards are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, and Cindy and Greg Feltus for the Anne and Robert Hickman Foundation in memory of Laurie Hickman Cox\, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists. \nRedeemable coupons awarded to the 63rd Young Arkansas Artists exhibition honorable mention and best in class winners are provided by Blick Art Materials. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/windgate-art-school-open-house-member-mingle-may-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220815Z
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SUMMARY:Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, students\, and their families are invited to attend the 63rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition Awards Ceremony honoring this year’s student artists and art educators. \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 Jeannie Hulen – Studio Art Program Director in the School of Art at the University of Arkansas – will highlight each student’s work selected for this year’s exhibition and present awards for Best in Class\, Honorable Mention\, and more. \nRefreshments are included. Reserving your free tickets for this ceremony is highly encouraged. \n\nThe 63rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, and Cindy and Greg Feltus for the Anne and Robert Hickman Foundation in memory of Laurie Hickman Cox\, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists. \nRedeemable coupons awarded to the 63rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition honorable mention and best in class winners are provided by Blick Art Materials.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/young-arkansas-artists-awards-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204621Z
UID:10000687-1716030000-1716037200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T000218Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays: YAA Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This edition of Creative Saturdays celebrates the 63rd Young Arkansas Artists (YAA) exhibition! \nStop by the Windgate Art School to explore selections from the exhibition\, enjoy free make-and-take activities\, and watch live art demonstrations inspired by the art on view: \n\nFlex Studio: Create your own collage using a variety of paper textures.\nDrawing Studio: Try your hand at life drawing on paper.\nMetals Studio: Learn more about upcoming metals classes and make a small piece of jewelry.\nCeramics Studio: Enjoy wheel throwing demonstrations and hear ceramic artmaking tips.\n\nInstructors will be on hand to help you learn more about upcoming art classes and summer camps available for students of all ages. \nThen\, you can expand your experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: \n\nGrab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with a special prize.\nEnjoy a coffee or tea and browse the books in the Cultural Living Room.\nExplore the galleries and ask our docents questions about the art on view.\nRelax over brunch with incredible views and a locally inspired menu at Park Grill.\n\n\nCreative Saturdays is supported by Garver and 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. \nThe Treasure Map is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe 63rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, and Cindy and Greg Feltus for the Anne and Robert Hickman Foundation in memory of Laurie Hickman Cox\, with additional support from Mid-Southern Watercolorists. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-yaa-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220857Z
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SUMMARY:Sparking Dialogue: Breaking the Box
DESCRIPTION:Sparking Dialogue Through Drama presents socially themed theatre experiences for teen audiences. Through performing arts and dialogue\, artists and audiences explore meaningful stories about history\, identity\, and culture within local\, national\, and international contexts.  \n\n\nIn this edition of Sparking Dialogue\, AMFA presents Breaking the Box\, a live performance that combines documentary theatre with fiction\, video footage\, and music to examine race\, education\, and the “school-to-prison pipeline” in America. \nBreaking the Box dives into this complex topic\, offering a unique forum to engage in topics through the lens of performing arts. The post-show discussion with the creators allows the audience to dialogue with the artists on the themes presented. \n\nDue to the subject matter\, the recommended audience age range for this program is high school students to adults. \nSparking Dialogue Through Drama is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto by Dylan Pojar-Weatherly.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sparking-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204710Z
UID:10000713-1715884200-1715887800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Sparking Dialogue: Breaking the Box
DESCRIPTION:Sparking Dialogue Through Drama presents socially themed theatre experiences for teen audiences. Through performing arts and dialogue\, artists and audiences explore meaningful stories about history\, identity\, and culture within local\, national\, and international contexts.  \n\n\nIn this edition of Sparking Dialogue\, AMFA presents Breaking the Box\, a live performance that combines documentary theatre with fiction\, video footage\, and music to examine race\, education\, and the “school-to-prison pipeline” in America. \nBreaking the Box dives into this complex topic\, offering a unique forum to engage in topics through the lens of performing arts. The post-show discussion with the creators allows the audience to dialogue with the artists on the themes presented. \n\nDue to the subject matter\, the recommended audience age range for this program is high school students to adults. \nSparking Dialogue Through Drama is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto by Dylan Pojar-Weatherly. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sparking-dialogue-breaking-the-box-may-16/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sparking-Dialogue-2024-4x3-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204737Z
UID:10000746-1715797800-1715808600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike\, it’s a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects. \nAn instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Please view the supply list for suggested materials. Basic printmaking materials will also be available. \n\nPhoto by Rachel Cobler. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-printmaking/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161859Z
UID:10000700-1715792400-1715803200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour & Moore
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls\, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. \nSip a beverage\, listen to music\, and celebrate spring in style. AMFA is the place to be on Wednesday nights! \n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \nHappy Hour & Moore is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, Catherine and Michael Mayton\, Trustees\, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe display of Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge by Henry Moore is funded in part by a grant from the Henry Moore Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/happy-hour-moore-may-15/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T162107Z
UID:10000616-1715682600-1715686200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:ArtStart
DESCRIPTION:ArtStart 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! \nIn this session\, we are reading Circle by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen and printing shapes on paper to create characters. \nArtStart is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/artstart-may-14/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204744Z
UID:10000686-1715517000-1715522400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-12/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172324Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/museum-tour-may-11/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
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SUMMARY:Gallery Engagement
DESCRIPTION:AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper\, more meaningful manner. \nWe invite you to drop by\, say hello to a docent\, and discover new details\, insights\, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace. \nPhoto by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-engagement-may-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Created Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special edition of Creative Saturdays with artist Natasha Bowdoin! Natasha Bowdoin’s site-specific art installation Spring Song was the inspiration for this year’s Community Created\, an annual project built for educators\, educational partners\, and students. \nAMFA is committed to offering arts programming to every community across the state. AMFA provides free curriculum materials and programming to thousands of Arkansans to engage with art and artists. Since August of 2023\, hundreds of schools and community organizations have studied and created art for Community Created and now it’s time to bring the project to the Museum! \nAll young artists who were involved in Community Created this school year are invited to add their artwork to the public installation on the Art Lawn. Guests of all ages and skill levels are welcome to create their own works of art and contribute to the installation during a free art-making activity in the Flex Studio led by Natasha herself. \n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \nCommunity Created is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nNatasha Bowdoin: Spring Song is supported by Bank of America. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/community-created-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Wine Bottle Holder
DESCRIPTION:Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening! \nIn this session\, make a clever one-board wine bottle holder from dark walnut hardwood that will keep your wine bottle horizontal until you are ready to enjoy. Learn to use the table saw and drill press with an emphasis on safety. After machining the wine bottle holder\, sand and finish it with a non-toxic finish. \nInstructor: Chad Loucks \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-wine-bottle-holder-may-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151951Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Coin Rings (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening! \nIn this session\, learn how metal moves and make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin. \nInstructor: Jann Greenland \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-coin-rings-sold-out-may-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151923Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Bottle Stoppers
DESCRIPTION:Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening! \nIn this session\, learn how to control\, manipulate\, and add color to a rod of glass while shaping a unique and colorful wine bottle stopper. \nInstructor: Donnell Williams \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-bottle-stoppers/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151738Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening! \nIn this session\, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. No clay experience necessary! Just wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable. Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up two weeks after the class. \nInstructor: Ryan Sniegocki \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pottery-on-the-wheel-sold-out-may-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220801Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Natasha Bowdoin
DESCRIPTION:Hear artist Natasha Bowdoin share how she responded to the architecture of AMFA to create her site-specific installation Spring Song in the Art Perch during this exciting Artist Talk. \nBowdoin\, who pulls from a range of artists’ and authors’ work on botanical life and ecology\, creates playful and dynamic installations that challenge our relationship to nature. Secure your tickets now to learn more about her process and discover how this eye-catching installation came to be. \nAbout Natasha Bowdoin\nNatasha Bowdoin is a visual artist working in the space between painting and installation\, interested in stretching the physical boundaries of painting and exploring notions of painting as site. Her collage inspired\, large-scale installations investigate the potential intersections of the visual and the literary while reimagining our relationship to the natural world. \nShe has been awarded numerous artist residencies and fellowships\, including the Core Artist-in-Residence Program\, Museum of Fine Arts Houston (2008-2010); the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program (2013); the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Artist-in-Residence Program\, Omaha (2012); and a Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant (2007). Her work has been presented widely in solo and group exhibitions across the country. \nBowdoin received her BA from Brandeis University\, Waltham\, MA\, in Classics and Studio Art and her MFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art\, Philadelphia\, PA. She is an Associate Professor in Painting and Drawing at Rice University in Houston\, TX\, where she lives and works. \n\nPhoto by Nash Baker. \nArtist Talk: Natasha Bowdoin is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nNatasha Bowdoin: Spring Song is supported by Bank of America.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/artist-talk-natasha-bowdoin/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204809Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike\, it’s a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects. \nAn instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Please view the supply list for suggested materials. Basic printmaking materials will also be available. \n\nPhoto by Rachel Cobler. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-printmaking-may-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123005
CREATED:20251001T220850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161906Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour & Moore
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls\, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. \nSip a beverage\, listen to music\, and celebrate spring in style. AMFA is the place to be on Wednesday nights! \nDue to weather\, this event will be held in the Cultural Living Room. \n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \nHappy Hour & Moore is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, Catherine and Michael Mayton\, Trustees\, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe display of Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge by Henry Moore is funded in part by a grant from the Henry Moore Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/happy-hour-moore-may-8/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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