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SUMMARY:Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Take the mystery out of auditioning with this workshop! Explore vocal techniques\, review dance steps\, practice cold readings and monologues\, and more. Then\, perform a mock audition to walk through the process from start to finish. \n\n\n\nWear comfortable clothing for movement. All skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-audition-workshop-grades-3-5-sep-13/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
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SUMMARY:Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Take the mystery out of auditioning with this workshop! Explore vocal techniques\, review dance steps\, practice cold readings and monologues\, and more. Then\, perform a mock audition to walk through the process from start to finish. \n\n\n\nWear comfortable clothing for movement. All skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/youth-audition-workshop-grades-6-8-sep-13/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate self-expression and style inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s! Create a self-portrait that highlights your unique look and personality\, then display it in a bold\, patterned frame reminiscent of the vibrant era. \nAt 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! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nKwame Brathwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-sep-13/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173026Z
UID:10001553-1757759400-1757763000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free 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. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-sep-13/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155647Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of Construction\, a book that captures the excitement of making something new. After story time\, create collage houses using mixed media materials that reflect the quiet\, dreamlike world of Staging Silence (3) by Hans Op de Beek. \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. \nStaging Silence (3): Hans Op de Beeck is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-16/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173003Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models\, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. \nStudents must be 18+ to attend\, as the session may use the undraped model. An 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. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils\, charcoals\, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-sep-17/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
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SUMMARY:In Focus: A Conversation on Photography
DESCRIPTION:Reframe your understanding of photography with photographers Jason Masters and Kat Wilson as they share behind-the-scenes stories from a career’s worth of images. This engaging conversation explores each artist’s distinctive style\, the ideas and creativity that shape their work\, and the moments that define their practices. \nPresented in connection with Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, this event invites guests to consider how photographers develop narratives and perspectives through their unique lenses. \nAfter the conversation\, enjoy dinner at AMFA’s Park Grill. Call 501.396.0390 or email parkgrill@arkmfa.org for reservations. \n\n\nAbout Jason Masters\nJason Masters is a Little Rock based photographer specializing in fashion\, conceptual portraiture\, lifestyle\, and advertising. Jason was born in Dallas and grew up in a small town in Texas. He built a home and lived in the jungles of Costa Rica during his early 20s. Shortly after moving back to the states\, he met his future wife in Austin\, which ultimately brought him to Little Rock. \n\n\n\nJason’s almost 30 year career began in Austin working for a film production company that specialized in feature films and commercials. After relocating to Arkansas\, getting married and starting a family\, Jason’s career transitioned from film to photography. He remembers the exact day when he fell in love with fashion photography and tells the story often. \n\n\n\nJason’s favorite work is usually inspired by classic films\, storybooks\, vintage fashion\, or simply a unique or beautiful location. His photography has a tendency for simple\, clean-lined portraits captured from a formal perspective. \n\n\n\nAlthough Jason’s name is usually credited as a publishing tradition\, he will always remind you that his world of photography is a collaboration of hair/make-up artists\, stylists\, art directors\, photo assistants\, magazine editors\, clients\, snake handlers\, etc\, etc.  \n\n\n\n\nAbout Kat Wilson\nKat Wilson is an experimental artist based in Northwest Arkansas\, where she received her MFA. Wilson’s work is theatrical\, participatory\, and humanistic and often involves collaboration with others\, including\, in many photography projects\, the subjects of the photos themselves. \n\n\n\nEarly in her career\, Wilson gained national success with her Habitats series of digital photographs\, which\, like her current #SelfieThrones and Warrior Women series\, uses centuries-old compositional devices to create a sense of transcendence. \n\n\n\nWilson’s work has been published in Communication Arts\, the Los Angeles Times\, and The Washington Post\, displayed at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art\, and projected at the Louvre\, among others. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Focus: A Conversation on Photography is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nKwame Brathwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nPhotos courtesy of Jason Masters and Kat Wilson.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/in-focus-a-conversation-on-photography/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Talks & Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161452Z
UID:10001511-1758218400-1758223800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Dual Perspectives on Art and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how art practices intersect with the process of healing from trauma. Presented in conjunction with Death of Kings at AMFA and War Toys: Ukraine at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History\, this discussion brings together two compelling bodies of work that confront the emotional toll of war. \nJoin artists Ben Grimes and Brian McCarty for this powerful conversation that will explore artmaking as a form of healing through theatrical and photographic lenses. \nBen Grimes is a playwright and actor\, and the founder of Riverside Actors Theatre\, a theatre ensemble centered on elevating veterans’ stories. Brian McCarty is a photographer and the founder and executive director of War Toys® – a non-profit organization devoted to gathering and disseminating children’s firsthand accounts of war through art-therapy-based collaborations around the world. \n\nDual Perspectives on Art and Healing is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nDeath of Kings is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, and Cardinal Counseling. Mental health support provided in collaboration with Dr. Jason Williams at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Counseling. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhotos courtesy of the artists. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/dual-perspectives-on-art-and-healing/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Talks & Lectures,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T213359Z
UID:10001453-1758304800-1758315600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials\, a charcuterie board\, and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \nYour creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pottery-on-the-wheel-sold-out-sep-19/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204424Z
UID:10001465-1758304800-1758315600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Landscape Paintings
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of nature in a relaxing\, picturesque landscape. \nLearn the fundamental techniques of acrylic paints and apply them in a straightforward way. With step-by-step guidance\, you will create your own scenic landscape painting while exploring color mixing and brush control. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials\, a charcuterie board\, and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-landscape-paintings/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T171400Z
UID:10001625-1758362400-1758373200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by designing your own flag inspired by the American art on view at AMFA! Using colorful felt\, create a unique flag that represents your personal story\, values\, and vision for the future. \nAt 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! \nFor preschool-aged children\, do not miss Art Start at 10:30 a.m. in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box\, where there will be a playful live reading of Good Night America by Adam Gamble. After story time\, young artists can decorate their own miniature flags. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-with-art-start-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221516Z
UID:10001588-1758364200-1758367800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: America 250
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour to discover the diverse contributions of American artists throughout the AMFA galleries. \nEnjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view\, gain a richer connection to our nation’s art history\, and leave with a new understanding of the AMFA Foundation Collection. \n\nSpotlight Tour: America 250 is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nThe Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts extends its gratitude to The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston\, the Institute of Museum and Library Services\, and the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust for grant awards supporting stewardship and conservation of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-america-250-sep-20/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155640Z
UID:10001541-1758709800-1758713400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our country’s landmarks\, traditions\, and symbols during a live reading of Good Night America by Adam Gamble. After story time\, decorate a miniature flag in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary and the artworks on view that honor this milestone. \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. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-24/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T172928Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA’s 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. Recommended materials are a carving block\, five-piece cutters and stamp carving tool\, and high-quality paper. Basic printmaking materials will also be available. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nPhoto by Rachel Cobler. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-printmaking-sep-24/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161432Z
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SUMMARY:Death of Kings
DESCRIPTION:Death of Kings traces the journey of an American soldier from enlistment and deployment to reintegration into society. \nWritten by a military veteran from Arkansas\, this poignant play explores the profound effects of war\, trauma\, and mental health\, emphasizing how the art of storytelling can serve as a transformative tool for healing and resilience\, both for soldiers and civilians. By weaving Shakespearean texts and drawing from advancements in neuroscience and drama therapy\, he reveals a path to recovery and the true cost of freedom. \nAfter the performance\, an interactive demonstration will offer a deeper exploration of techniques designed for healing and coping with trauma. This thought-provoking experience will be followed by a brief conversation with individuals from the worlds of art and healing\, giving audiences an opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \n“This piece is not just about war—it’s about what happens when we don’t create space for healing. It’s about what we carry\, what we bury\, and what we lift up.”– Ben Grimes\, Playwright \nRunning Time: 55 minutesRecommended Age: 12 and up \n\n\nWatch Trailer\n\n\n\n\nDeath of Kings is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, and Cardinal Counseling. Mental health support provided in collaboration with Dr. Jason Williams at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Counseling. \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 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/death-of-kings/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T171344Z
UID:10001632-1758967200-1758978000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by designing your own postcard! Take inspiration from the landscape depicted in Thomas Hart Benton’s painting Clay County Farm to create an illustration of your everyday life\, considering your community\, local landscape\, and cultural heritage. \nAt 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! \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-6/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T172911Z
UID:10001554-1758969000-1758972600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free 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. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-sep-27/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161409Z
UID:10001512-1758981600-1758986100@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Death of Kings
DESCRIPTION:Death of Kings traces the journey of an American soldier from enlistment and deployment to reintegration into society. \nWritten by a military veteran from Arkansas\, this poignant play explores the profound effects of war\, trauma\, and mental health\, emphasizing how the art of storytelling can serve as a transformative tool for healing and resilience\, both for soldiers and civilians. By weaving Shakespearean texts and drawing from advancements in neuroscience and drama therapy\, he reveals a path to recovery and the true cost of freedom. \nAfter the performance\, an interactive demonstration will offer a deeper exploration of techniques designed for healing and coping with trauma. This thought-provoking experience will be followed by a brief conversation with individuals from the worlds of art and healing\, giving audiences an opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \n“This piece is not just about war—it’s about what happens when we don’t create space for healing. It’s about what we carry\, what we bury\, and what we lift up.”– Ben Grimes\, Playwright \nRunning Time: 55 minutesRecommended Age: 12 and up \n\n\nWatch Trailer\n\n\n\n\nDeath of Kings is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, and Cardinal Counseling. Mental health support provided in collaboration with Dr. Jason Williams at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Counseling. \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 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/death-of-kings-sep-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T160132Z
UID:10001489-1759064400-1759075200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Making Together: Collage and Paint
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Lori Larusso: Paradox of Plenty on view in the Robyn and John Horn Gallery\, this Making Together invites you to connect your personal narratives in layers through collaging. \nCollaborate to create your story through mixed media\, painting\, drawing\, and found imagery\, and learn how to build a meaningful composition together. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child! \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-collage-and-paint/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161345Z
UID:10001513-1759068000-1759072500@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Death of Kings
DESCRIPTION:Death of Kings traces the journey of an American soldier from enlistment and deployment to reintegration into society. \nWritten by a military veteran from Arkansas\, this poignant play explores the profound effects of war\, trauma\, and mental health\, emphasizing how the art of storytelling can serve as a transformative tool for healing and resilience\, both for soldiers and civilians. By weaving Shakespearean texts and drawing from advancements in neuroscience and drama therapy\, he reveals a path to recovery and the true cost of freedom. \nAfter the performance\, an interactive demonstration will offer a deeper exploration of techniques designed for healing and coping with trauma. This thought-provoking experience will be followed by a brief conversation with individuals from the worlds of art and healing\, giving audiences an opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \n“This piece is not just about war—it’s about what happens when we don’t create space for healing. It’s about what we carry\, what we bury\, and what we lift up.”– Ben Grimes\, Playwright \nRunning Time: 55 minutesRecommended Age: 12 and up \n\n\nWatch Trailer\n\n\n\n\nDeath of Kings is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, and Cardinal Counseling. Mental health support provided in collaboration with Dr. Jason Williams at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Counseling. \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 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/death-of-kings-sep-28/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T172848Z
UID:10001634-1759147200-1759152600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:AMFA Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\n\n\n\n\nCall to Order and Welcome – Le’Kita Brown\, Board of Trustees President\n\nApproval of Minutes from April 22\, 2025 Meeting\n\n\n\nIntroductions\n\n\n\n\n\nFinance Committee Report – Gary Cooper\, Committee Chair and Laine Harber\, AMFA Chief Financial Officer\n\n\n\nPresident’s Report – Le’Kita Brown\n\n\n\nDirector’s Report – Dr. Victoria Ramirez\, AMFA Executive Director\n\n\n\nAMFA’s Strategic Plan – Carlo Cuesto\, Co-Founder of Creation in Common\n\n\n\nUpcoming Meetings\n\nDecember 17\, 2025 12:00PM-1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor media and other inquiries\, please contact director@arkmfa.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-board-of-trustees-meeting-sep-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221445Z
UID:10001497-1759341600-1759352400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models\, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. \nStudents must be 18+ to attend\, as the session may use the undraped model. An 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. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils\, charcoals\, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T140811Z
UID:10001578-1759424400-1759435200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Architects of Being Preview Night
DESCRIPTION:Mark the opening of AMFA’s groundbreaking new exhibition – Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina – at this Member-exclusive event that everyone will be talking about for years to come. \nFor the very first time\, Architects of Being presents the work of these two pioneering midcentury female artists in dialogue alongside key pieces from their iconic wardrobes. The exhibition introduces new research about each artist\, offering a unique viewpoint into the intersections of two women who lived both remarkably parallel and wholly opposite artistic lives. \nSecure your tickets now to see the exhibition before it opens to the public and prepare to enjoy beverages and bites that celebrate the style and star power of Nevelson and Slobodkina. Chic\, black attire is encouraged! \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0322 for more information. \n\nArchitects 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. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nIn-Kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nPhoto credit: Cecil Beaton\, Vogue\, @Condé Nast (left); Archival photo from the Slobodkina Foundation (right). \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/architects-of-being-preview-night/
CATEGORIES:Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T155924Z
UID:10001590-1759510800-1759518000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Toast & Tour for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
DESCRIPTION:Toast to the opening of AMFA’s newest exhibition\, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings\, as she leads a lively discussion and gallery tour. \nDrawing inspiration from these two boldly unconventional women\, Dr. Walworth curated AMFA’s traveling exhibition\, accompanied by a catalog featuring original scholarship. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \n\nArchitects 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. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/toast-tour-for-circle-society-and-corporate-partners/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204212Z
UID:10001460-1759514400-1759525200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Glass Hummingbirds (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a vibrant and colorful glass hummingbird using the technique of flame-working glass over a torch flame. \nUnder the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist\, you will learn the process of sculpting a delicate hummingbird\, from shaping the beak and body to crafting the wings. You will work with a variety of colorful glass rods\, using the torch to melt and manipulate the material to form the bird’s features. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials\, a charcuterie board\, and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-glass-hummingbirds-sold-out-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204237Z
UID:10001463-1759514400-1759525200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Coin Rings (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to shape metal as you make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials\, a charcuterie board\, and refreshments are included\, no skills required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nRings by Jann Greenland. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-coin-rings-sold-out-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T180822Z
UID:10001485-1759568400-1759579200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Votive Candle Holder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Craft a beautiful and functional votive candle holder from rich\, solid dark walnut—an elegant hardwood known for its deep color and fine grain. \nIn this hands-on woodworking workshop\, you will learn how to safely use a drill press to create precise openings for votive candles and explore techniques for sanding and sealing the wood to bring out its natural beauty. The finished piece will serve as a stunning centerpiece or handmade gift\, radiating warmth and craftsmanship. \nNo experience is necessary\, and all materials are provided. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nWoodwork by Liz Koerner. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/votive-candle-holder-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School,Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T234753Z
UID:10001568-1759572000-1759582800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Louise Nevelson’s sculptural work in AMFA’s new exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina\, create colorful three-dimensional compositions using found objects. Explore texture\, shape\, and layering as you build your unique artwork. \nAt 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! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nArchitects 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. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-oct-4/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221438Z
UID:10001476-1759572000-1759582800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Bead Setting Workshop (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the precision and artistry of bead setting in this focused jewelry-making workshop. An expert jeweler will guide you through the process of securely setting small stones using traditional bead setting techniques. \nInstruction will cover tool selection\, surface preparation\, layout\, drilling\, bur work\, and using gravers. With hands-on practice and expert guidance\, you will develop the skills needed to create refined and professional-looking settings that add sparkle and dimension to your metalwork. \n\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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nArtwork by Lucas Pointon.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bead-setting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143325
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T140803Z
UID:10001584-1759573800-1759577400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Monumental: Architects of Being Art Talk
DESCRIPTION:Explore how self-definition\, structure\, and materials shaped the lives and legacies of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina whose works are on view at AMFA in the landmark exhibition Architects of Being. \nFeaturing the Founder and Director of the Louise Nevelson Foundation\, Maria Nevelson; the President of the Slobodkina Foundation\, Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer; and the Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings at AMFA\, Dr. Catherine Walworth\, this discussion offers rare personal and historical insights into two groundbreaking artists. \nAfter the conversation\, enjoy lunch at AMFA’s Park Grill. Call 501.396.0390 or email parkgrill@arkmfa.org for reservations. \n\nAbout Maria Nevelson\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-profit founder\, executive director\, researcher\, designer\, and writer\, Maria Isak Nevelson has committed her life to working and volunteering in the Arts. She graduated with a BA in art history from George Washington University and an internship at the Museum of Temporary Art. \n\n\n\nMaria chaired the board for Nexus Foundation for Today’s Art\, then established the Louise Nevelson Foundation in 2005 to educate the public and celebrate the art and life of Maria’s Grandmother. Maria initiated the Oral History program recording first-hand accounts of Louise Nevelson’s associates and donated “The Welders of Lippincott” project to the Archives of American Art. The Catalogue Raisonne Database meticulously records every artwork providing an invaluable resource for collectors\, museums\, galleries and auction houses. \n\n\n\nThe Foundation partners with organizations finding innovative ways to tell Louise’s story and inspire new audiences with fresh insights. Maria provides art consulting services drawing on experience as a commercial interior designer\, real estate sales\, jewelry designer\, and sculptor handling every aspect from procuring contracts\, designing\, marketing\, and sales negotiations through her company Nevelson LLC. A Louise Nevelson expert\, Maria works with major auction houses\, e.g. Christie’s and Sotheby’s\, providing provenance research substantiating the artwork’s value. \n\n\n\nShe has written essays for Fondazione Roma\, Amon Carter Museum of Art\, and Centre Pompidou-Metz exhibition catalogues and appeared in CNN’s Style with Elsa Klensch for a yacht’s interior design\, films by Dale Schierholt and Raymond Telles\, and most recently\, an interview with Faith Salie for CBS Sunday Morning. \n\n\n\nAbout Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Marie Mulhearn Sayer is an accomplished artist\, composer\, and arts administrator\, serving as President of the Slobodkina Foundation since its establishment in 2000. Under her leadership\, the Foundation has preserved\, catalogued\, and exhibited the extensive body of work by Russian-American artist and author Esphyr Slobodkina\, including fine art\, children’s literature\, textiles\, and archival materials. \n\n\n\n\nSayer began her artistic career as a musician and performer\, later earning a B.F.A. in Music Theater with a concentration in Composition from the University of Hartford’s Hartt School. In October 1991\, her composition I Am a Good Child was selected as Song of the Year by the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements\, leading to a performance of this and other original works at a World Habitat Day concert \n\n\n\nIn 1995\, she began working with Slobodkina\, initially as a composer creating musical interpretations of her children’s books. Their close collaboration continued until Slobodkina’s death in 2002\, during which time Sayer became both her creative partner and personal assistant. \n\n\n\nAs president of the Foundation\, Sayer has directed multiple large-scale initiatives\, including a national three-year museum exhibition (2007–2010) and the creation of Caps for Sale & Other Great Tales\, a major traveling retrospective launched in 2016. She has also authored official sequels to Caps for Sale\, incorporating Slobodkina’s original illustrations and notes to continue the legacy in both literary and visual form. \n\n\n\nThrough her stewardship\, Sayer has ensured that Slobodkina’s contributions to modern art and children’s literature remain accessible to scholars\, educators\, and the public. Her work continues to bridge historical preservation with contemporary education and performance. \n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Catherine Walworth\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Walworth is a modern art specialist whose curatorial work fuses political history\, fashion\, dance\, and early film. Since joining the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in 2022\, she has organized exhibitions such as Path to Abstraction: Picasso\, Braque\, and Cubism’s Impact on Modern Art and Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, while stewarding acquisitions for the AMFA Foundation Collection. Her upcoming national touring exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina (2025–2026) will be accompanied by a catalog featuring original scholarship. \n\n\n\nBefore AMFA\, Walworth curated major modern and contemporary shows at Columbia Museum of Art\, including Jackson Pollock: Mural and The Ironic Curtain: Art from the Soviet Underground. Her earlier work supported landmark traveling exhibitions at institutions such as Carnegie Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. \n\n\n\nShe holds a PhD in art history from The Ohio State University\, and her book Soviet Salvage was short-listed for the Modernist Studies Association’s First Book Prize. Her recent writing explores fashion and visual culture in classic film\, including a 2024 chapter on MGM’s Ninotchka. \n\n\n\nMonumental: Architects of Being Art Talk is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nArchitects 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. \nThe catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nARTWORK (left): Esphyr Slobodkina (Chelyabinsk\, Russia\, 1908 – 2002\, Glen Head\, New York)\, Abstraction with Red Circle (detail)\, 1938\, oil on canvas\, 29 x 13 x 1 1/4 in.\, On loan from the New Britain Museum of American Art: Olga H. Knoepke Fund. 1994.02. \nARTWORK (right): Louise Nevelson (Pereiaslav\, Ukraine (formerly Russian Empire)\, 1899 – 1988\, New York\, New York)\, Dawn’s Presence\, 1972 – 1975\, painted wood\, 93 x 32 x 32 in.\, 3 x 32 x 32 in. (base)\, On loan from the Chrysler Museum of Art\, Norfolk\, Virginia: Gift of Walter P. Chrysler\, Jr. 77.1241. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/monumental-architects-of-being-art-talk/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Talks & Lectures
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