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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of art and artmaking while exploring the AMFA Art Market\, a showcase of works by contemporary artists across the country. Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \nExplore over 30 booths across the Museum to discover new artists and purchase their work. Plus\, do not miss shopping the emerging Arkansas artists marketplace in AMFA’s Windgate Art School. \nIn the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall\, enjoy a free lecture entitled “What to Look for When Purchasing Art” with Greg Thompson Fine Art from 12:30–1:30 p.m. \nConcessions are available for purchase in the Cultural Living Room\, or you are welcome to make a brunch reservation at Park Grill. \nFor more information on this year’s featured artists\, view the full artist list. \n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by the AMFA Foundation with media sponsor At Home in Arkansas. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively celebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counting activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T213438Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design a colorful paper collage inspired by the rich patterns and traditions of Panamanian textiles in this hands-on artmaking experience. Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by combining shapes\, textures\, and vibrant colors into a unique composition. \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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-sep-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T193908Z
CREATED:20260816T193908Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Latinx Artists
DESCRIPTION:Discover the work and perspectives of Latinx artists with a free\, docent-led tour through the AMFA Galleries. \nExplore selected works that reflect diverse cultural experiences\, identities\, histories\, and artistic traditions\, and gain a deeper understanding of Latinx artists represented in the Museum’s permanent collection. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-latinx-artists-sep-19/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260731T205435Z
CREATED:20260730T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205435Z
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe through this acclaimed play celebrating one of the most influential artists in American music history. \nBlending music and drama\, Marie and Rosetta explores a pivotal chapter in Tharpe’s career while illuminating her groundbreaking contributions to gospel\, rock and roll\, and popular music. \nBoth intimate and inspiring\, the production embodies the themes of rediscovery\, reverence\, and recognition for artists whose influence transformed American culture. \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13 and up \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/marie-and-rosetta-1/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260731T205629Z
CREATED:20260730T185149Z
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe through this acclaimed play celebrating one of the most influential artists in American music history. \nBlending music and drama\, Marie and Rosetta explores a pivotal chapter in Tharpe’s career while illuminating her groundbreaking contributions to gospel\, rock and roll\, and popular music. \nBoth intimate and inspiring\, the production embodies the themes of rediscovery\, reverence\, and recognition for artists whose influence transformed American culture. \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13 and up \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/marie-and-rosetta-2/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T205253Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively celebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counting activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260731T205605Z
CREATED:20260730T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe through this acclaimed play celebrating one of the most influential artists in American music history. \nBlending music and drama\, Marie and Rosetta explores a pivotal chapter in Tharpe’s career while illuminating her groundbreaking contributions to gospel\, rock and roll\, and popular music. \nBoth intimate and inspiring\, the production embodies the themes of rediscovery\, reverence\, and recognition for artists whose influence transformed American culture. \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13 and up \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/marie-and-rosetta-3/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T194903Z
CREATED:20260814T194903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T194903Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: Material Nature
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s exhibition\, Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection\, which explores how artists use innovative approaches to traditional materials. \nEnjoy a guided look at the works on view and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition’s themes. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nARTWORK: David Nash (Esher\, England\, 1945 – )\, Crack & Warp Column (detail)\, 2003\, chainsaw carved white oak\, 33 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.\, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchased with a gift from John and Robyn Horn. Photography by Edward C. Robison III. 2004.005.001.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-material-nature-sep-26/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260731T205533Z
CREATED:20260730T185548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205533Z
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe through this acclaimed play celebrating one of the most influential artists in American music history. \nBlending music and drama\, Marie and Rosetta explores a pivotal chapter in Tharpe’s career while illuminating her groundbreaking contributions to gospel\, rock and roll\, and popular music. \nBoth intimate and inspiring\, the production embodies the themes of rediscovery\, reverence\, and recognition for artists whose influence transformed American culture. \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13 and up \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/marie-and-rosetta-4/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260731T205508Z
CREATED:20260730T185651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T205508Z
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SUMMARY:Marie and Rosetta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe through this acclaimed play celebrating one of the most influential artists in American music history. \nBlending music and drama\, Marie and Rosetta explores a pivotal chapter in Tharpe’s career while illuminating her groundbreaking contributions to gospel\, rock and roll\, and popular music. \nBoth intimate and inspiring\, the production embodies the themes of rediscovery\, reverence\, and recognition for artists whose influence transformed American culture. \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\nRecommended Age: 13 and up \n\nMarie and Rosetta is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMarie and Rosetta is supported in part by Cardinal Counseling\, Virgil L. Miller\, Jr.\, Rebsamen Fund\, and Dr. Odell Nickelberry. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/marie-and-rosetta-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T205320Z
CREATED:20260816T205320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T205320Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing by Kenesha Sneed\, a thoughtful story about creativity and healing\, then create an air-dry clay bowl inspired by the natural forms and textures in the exhibition Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-30/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T215839Z
CREATED:20260518T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215839Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: John Gallagher Jr.
DESCRIPTION:A Brooklyn based artist\, actor\, and screenwriter\, John Gallagher Jr. broke out onto the scene with his originating role as Moritz Stiefel in Duncan Sheik’s Broadway mega-hit Spring Awakening\, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He has since starred in Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning rock opera American Idiot\, Rabbit Hole\, and The Avett Brothers’ critically acclaimed musical Swept Away\, as well as appeared on the silver screen in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom\, 10 Cloverfield Lane\, Westworld\, Short Term 12\, and Hush among many others. \nWith three records under his belt – Six Day Hurricane (2016)\, 8th and Jane (2021)\, Goodbye or Something (2024) – Gallagher’s songwriting is known for having an emphasis on the confessional\, cathartic\, and emotional\, prompting Billboard to rave: “Be it a ballad strum or a hard rock shred\, both come naturally to Gallagher.” His music has been described as “emo folk rock” – a tragicomic blend of rootsy bravado and vulnerable heart-on-sleeve reflection. \nOn Friday\, October 2\, Season Ticket Holders enjoy free tickets to a screening of 10 Cloverfield Lane followed by a Q+A with Gallagher. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor. \nPhoto by Regina Strayhorn.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-john-gallagher-jr/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T213748Z
CREATED:20260816T213748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T213748Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a colorful abstract painting in this expressive flow painting experience. Take inspiration from the art of Sam Gilliam to explore fluid movement\, vibrant color\, and layered techniques as your paint flows across the surface to create a one-of-a-kind 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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T172645Z
CREATED:20260811T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172645Z
UID:10004519-1791036000-1791039600@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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-oct-3/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T210506Z
CREATED:20260816T210506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T210506Z
UID:10004490-1791369000-1791372600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing by Kenesha Sneed\, a thoughtful story about creativity and healing\, then create an air-dry clay bowl inspired by the natural forms and textures in the exhibition Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-7/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T214501Z
CREATED:20260816T214501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T214501Z
UID:10004506-1791626400-1791637200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a sculptural quilt-inspired design in this hands-on wire art experience. Take inspiration from Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection to wrap colorful wire within a square frame\, exploring pattern\, texture\, and geometric composition as you create your 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\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-oct-10/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T220546Z
CREATED:20260814T220546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T220546Z
UID:10004526-1791640800-1791644400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: The Age of Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s new exhibition The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film\, offering a bold examination of Germany during the political and economic turmoil following World War I. \nEnjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view\, gain a richer connection to the exhibition\, and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition’s themes. \n\nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Exchange and the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation. \nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is presented by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nARTWORK: Käthe Kollwitz (Königsberg\, East Prussia\, 1867 – 1945\, Moritzburg\, Germany)\, In Memoriam Karl Liebknecht (In Memoriam Karl Liebknecht) (detail)\, 1920\, woodcut on paper\, 26 3/4 x 31 7/8 in.\, On loan from the collection in the Willy-Brandt-House\, Berlin\, Germany.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-the-age-of-anxiety-oct-10/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T210558Z
CREATED:20260816T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T210558Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished by Camille Andros\, a playful story about problem-solving and discovery\, then create a paper rocket ship inspired by the imaginative forms and movement in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-14-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T214521Z
CREATED:20260816T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T214521Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Make water-marbled cards in this hands-on artmaking experience designed for sharing well wishes. Explore flowing color\, swirling patterns\, and chance-based design to create one-of-a-kind prints. \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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-oct-17/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T172611Z
CREATED:20260811T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172611Z
UID:10004520-1792245600-1792249200@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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-oct-17/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T210528Z
CREATED:20260816T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T210528Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished by Camille Andros\, a playful story about problem-solving and discovery\, then create a paper rocket ship inspired by the imaginative forms and movement in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T154930Z
CREATED:20260728T162032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154930Z
UID:10004475-1792782000-1792785600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age through an ambitious production that combines powerful choreography\, immersive visual storytelling\, and contemporary artistic vision. Beneath the elegance of lavish parties and shimmering decadence lies a timeless story of longing\, ambition\, and the pursuit of an idealized past. \nInspired by one of the most enduring works of American literature\, this visually striking production explores the complexities of love\, obsession\, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. \n\nPhoto courtesy of Ballet Arkansas.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-the-great-gatsby-1/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T214556Z
CREATED:20260816T214556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T214556Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Capture movement through expressive mark making in this energetic drawing experience. Take inspiration from Ballet Arkansas’s production of The Great Gatsby to experiment with gesture\, motion\, and a variety of drawing tools while discovering how movement can shape your 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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-oct-24/
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155001Z
CREATED:20260728T162215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155001Z
UID:10004476-1792850400-1792854000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age through an ambitious production that combines powerful choreography\, immersive visual storytelling\, and contemporary artistic vision. Beneath the elegance of lavish parties and shimmering decadence lies a timeless story of longing\, ambition\, and the pursuit of an idealized past. \nInspired by one of the most enduring works of American literature\, this visually striking production explores the complexities of love\, obsession\, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. \n\nPhoto courtesy of Ballet Arkansas.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-the-great-gatsby-2/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T200929Z
CREATED:20260816T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T200929Z
UID:10004534-1792850400-1792854000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Outdoor Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Explore AMFA’s outdoor sculpture collection on a free\, docent-led tour featuring six new acquisitions. \nDiscover the stories\, ideas\, and artistic approaches behind these works while gaining a fresh perspective on the beauty of the Museum grounds. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-outdoor-sculptures-oct-24/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155024Z
CREATED:20260728T162325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155024Z
UID:10004477-1792868400-1792872000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age through an ambitious production that combines powerful choreography\, immersive visual storytelling\, and contemporary artistic vision. Beneath the elegance of lavish parties and shimmering decadence lies a timeless story of longing\, ambition\, and the pursuit of an idealized past. \nInspired by one of the most enduring works of American literature\, this visually striking production explores the complexities of love\, obsession\, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. \n\nPhoto courtesy of Ballet Arkansas.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-the-great-gatsby-3/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155040Z
CREATED:20260728T162451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155040Z
UID:10004478-1792936800-1792940400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age through an ambitious production that combines powerful choreography\, immersive visual storytelling\, and contemporary artistic vision. Beneath the elegance of lavish parties and shimmering decadence lies a timeless story of longing\, ambition\, and the pursuit of an idealized past. \nInspired by one of the most enduring works of American literature\, this visually striking production explores the complexities of love\, obsession\, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. \n\nPhoto courtesy of Ballet Arkansas.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-the-great-gatsby-4/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T210927Z
CREATED:20260816T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T210927Z
UID:10004493-1793183400-1793187000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman\, a playful exploration of movement and shape\, then create a small bendy sculpture inspired by the organic forms in the exhibition Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-28-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T210548Z
CREATED:20260729T152358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T210548Z
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SUMMARY:Under A Restless Sky: Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:Witness visual art come to life through music during an innovative performance that blends tradition with experimentation. \nAt this one-night-only event\, composer and performer D. Riley Nicholson is set to debut Refugium – a classical music score adapted from an interpretation of weather data that informed Nathalie Miebach’s installation Under A Restless Sky currently on view in the Galleries. Accompanying Nicholson on the piano are musicians from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra playing viola\, cello\, and upright bass to amplify the experience. \nThis performance marks the latest edition of Miebach’s Weather Score Project\, through which the artist translates collected weather data into musical scores. These translations serve as blueprints for her sculptural installations and inspire musical performances that explore the impact of environmental changes and express the emotions felt by those who experience them. \nAfter the performance\, enjoy an open conversation between Miebach and Nicholson as they discuss how they collaborated to transform data into their individual art forms. \nThe evening concludes with a reception in the Cultural Living Room where all are welcome. \n\nUnder a Restless Sky: Art and Music (Refugium) is presented by the Vratsinas Foundation. \nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America.\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/under-a-restless-sky-art-and-music/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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