Events
Art for Two: Glass Flowers (SOLD OUT)
Create eye-catching floral and botanical glass artwork using a hot torch and flame. Under the guidance of an expert glass artist, you will learn the fundamental…
6:00PM - 9:00PM
$150 ($120 for Members)
Cost of admission covers two people 18+.
Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
Celebrate the creativity and achievement of student artists from across Arkansas. As the state’s longest-running art competition for grades K–12, Young Arkansas Artists spotlights imagination,…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Nevelson-Inspired Sculpture Workshop
Create a unique, free-standing clay sculpture inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson. Students will view and reference artwork to gather ideas for incorporating shapes…
10:00AM - 2:00PM
$90 ($72 for Members)
Gallery Tour
Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries! With this fun, engaging, and memorable experience, guests of all ages are…
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Free
Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony
Educators, students, and their families are invited to attend this celebration of student artist and art educator honorees for the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. As…
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Free
Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! Working with Little Rock artist, Hamid Ebrahimifar, practice improvisational painting that mirrors the spontaneity…
1:00PM - 4:00PM
$40 ($32 for Members)
Art Start
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…
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Free
Art Insights: A Shared Table
Experience the next chapter AMFA Artist-in-Residence Laura Tanner’s community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place. Tanner shares stories and recipes from…
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Free
Fridays on the Lawn
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…
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Admission
Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
Contribute to a large-scale collaborative drawing by adding your favorite dish to a shared, table-themed artwork. Inspired by Laura Tanner, AMFA’s visiting artist-in-residence, this project…
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Free
Exhibition Tour: 65th Young Arkansas Artists
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition celebrating the creativity and achievement of students artists from across the state. Enjoy a…
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Free
Clay Animal Sculpture Workshop
Learn practical, hands-on approaches and methods to sculpting animals in clay with professional ceramic artist Judi Munn. This workshop explores working from images and quick…
10:00AM - 2:00PM
$90 ($72 for Members)
