Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Fridays on the Lawn
2026-05-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 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, and pick up a refreshing snow cone. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play ahead of his tenth birthday!
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.

Fridays on the Lawn (CANCELED)
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00

Fridays on the Lawn
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event will be held inside AMFA’s Windgate Art School.
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. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers, AMFA’s pink puppet dog Flurffy is stopping by to play ahead of his tenth birthday!
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, pets, and large bags are not permitted. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Member Mingle: Fridays on the Lawn (RESCHEDULED)
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event will be held inside AMFA’s Windgate Art School.
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, pets, and large bags are not permitted. 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.
