Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Fridays on the Lawn
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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.

Fridays on the Lawn with Cody Dickinson
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn.
Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA!
This week’s special guest performer is Cody Dickinson, an American roots musician and Grammy award-winning producer best known as the co-founder of North Mississippi Allstars.
Please note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Fridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Photo by Bob Bayne.

Fridays on the Lawn with Big Dam Horns
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn.
Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA!
This week’s special guest performer is Big Dam Horns, a Little Rock-based, 12-piece powerhouse band known for their electrifying performances and an irresistible blend of funk, soul, rock, and R&B.
Please note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Fridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Photo courtesy of the artist.

Fridays on the Lawn
2026-05-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-29 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, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play!
For an extra special experience, make a reservation at Park Grill to enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors with a beautiful view.
Coolers, outside food or drinks, and large bags are not permitted. Pets, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Member Mingle: Fridays on the Lawn
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00
Spend an evening at the Museum enjoying the summer sunshine over lawn games, art-making activities, and more!
AMFA Members receive a complimentary snack and drink, with additional refreshments available for purchase. Wrap up your night with a dinner reservation at Park Grill to unwind over great food and beautiful views of the grounds. Members enjoy 10% off meals, excluding alcoholic beverage purchases.
Coolers, outside food or drinks, and large bags are not permitted. Pets, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome.
Not an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event, or call 501.396.0322 for more information.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Windgate Art School Open House
2026-05-29 17:30 - 19:00
Ahead of AMFA’s Summer Art Camps kicking off on June 8, parents and families are invited to explore the Windgate Art School and meet its engaging instructors.
This is a great opportunity to interact your child’s teacher, learn more about the school, and prepare for camp to begin. If you have any questions, this is the perfect time to ask them!
While you are here, stop by Fridays on the Lawn to enjoy lawn games, art activities, and more with your family.

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.
Summer Art Camps are supported in part by the Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee and the Schmieding Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
