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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Before AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability closes\, we invite you to celebrate with this special story and art-making experience! \nJoin us for a reading of Be a Tree!\, a book that explores the beauty and importance of trees in our world. We will use natural materials to create artwork\, reflecting on our connection to nature and the role we play in protecting it. \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. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-aug-27/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Spins
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art\, music\, drinks\, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. \nKick back with craft cocktails\, enjoy music mixed by Mike Poe\, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221352Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in 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-drawing/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting Workshop (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the basics of oil painting from a professional artist. Explore the techniques\, materials\, and tools that are needed to create a work of art with this traditional painting medium. \nExperience the luminous qualities of this medium while creating an art work that reflects your personal expression. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced students looking to further develop their skills. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/oil-painting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T234821Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Before AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability closes\, we invite you to create art inspired by the works on view! Using recycled cardboard\, design an abstract collage that layers shapes\, textures\, and colors into one-of-a-kind 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! \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 Be A Tree! by Maria Gianferrari. After story time\, young artists can use natural materials to create an artwork that explores the beauty of trees. \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the North Little Rock Public Library System. \nAbout the North Little Rock Public Library System\nThe North Little Rock Public Library System comprises three libraries in North Little Rock: the William F. Laman Public Library located at 2801 Orange Street\, Argenta Public Library at 420 Main Street\, and the Neighborhood Library Rover – a mobile library that provides library services in the North Little Rock city limits. The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub joined NLRPLS in January 2025. \nThese libraries serve the community as valuable resources\, offering art galleries and diverse circulating collections that include tools\, cooking equipment\, telescopes\, hotspots\, and more. Additionally\, the North Little Rock Public Library System provides a wide variety of free programs and resources for all ages\, including the Studio at Laman\, a space equipped with sewing machines\, Cricuts\, embroidery machines\, and other creative tools for aspiring creators. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \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. \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-aug-30/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221352Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Glass Sculpture Workshop (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Create a glass sculpture by melting and fusing glass rods over a hot torch flame. This workshop introduces you to the basics of flameworking\, including how to safely operate a gas-fueled torch and shape solid glass rods. \nYou will explore techniques for melting and forming glass while gaining a better understanding of heat control and movement\, making this workshop a great introduction for beginners and a fun skill-builder for returning students. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/hot-glass-sculpture-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221345Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: "The Long View"
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led exhibition tour of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \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 and narratives. \n\nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \nARTWORK: Richard Misrach (Los Angeles\, California\, 1949 – )\, Battleground Point #21\, 1999\, chromogenic dye coupler print on paper\, 28 x 32 in. On loan from the Bank of America Collection. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-the-long-view-aug-30/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221509Z
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SUMMARY:48 Hour Film Project: Movie Premiere and Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On July 27\, 2025\, nineteen Little Rock filmmaking teams submitted their results of a weekend packed with adrenaline\, caffeine\, and creativity. From dream to screen\, each team created a film in only 48 hours. Now it’s time to showcase their work! \n\n\n\nSupport the local film community by getting your tickets for an exciting “Roaring Reels” themed evening filled with amazing films and red carpet moments. Celebrate the creativity and talent of local filmmakers with a screening of their short films and a thrilling ceremony where the top films will be crowned.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/48-hour-film-project-movie-premiere-and-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155200Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Color Monster\, a book that explores emotions through color. Then\, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. \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. \nKwame Braithwaite: The 1970s 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155210Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Color Monster\, a book that explores emotions through color. Then\, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. \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. \nKwame Braithwaite: The 1970s 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155355Z
UID:10001629-1756809000-1756812600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Color Monster\, a book that explores emotions through color. Then\, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. \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. \nKwame Brathwaite: The 1970s 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221337Z
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the AMFA Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nAMFA Circle Society and Corporate Partners are exclusively invited to mix and mingle with artists selected for the AMFA Art Market and shop their works first. \n\n\n\nThe Museum will be closed to the public\, allowing guests the chance to discover new artists and purchase their works before anyone else while enjoying complimentary drinks and light bites. \n\n\n\nAs a special treat\, AMFA’s preparators will host an interactive demonstration on art preservation\, covering how to frame\, display\, and care for your artwork. \n\n\n\nNot in Circle Society? Join today for access to this event. \n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nIn-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221337Z
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market: Member Preview
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of art and artmaking at this Member-exclusive shopping preview for the AMFA Art Market\, a showcase of works by contemporary artists across the country. Featuring jewelry\, paintings\, prints\, and more\, the AMFA Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks. \n\n\n\nThe Museum will be closed to the public\, allowing AMFA Members to mingle\, shop\, and discover new artists together. First-time art buyers can find works that speak to them\, while avid enthusiasts can expand their existing collections. \n\n\n\nSpecial perks await all day long\, including complimentary coffee in the Atrium\, happy hour prices in Park Grill\, sandwiches and light bites in the Cultural Living Room\, and free art talks with local gallerists in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall. If you arrive after 4:00 p.m.\, you can also enjoy complimentary beer and wine. \n\n\n\nLecture Schedule\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. / How to Preserve and Protect Your Art Collection (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art)\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. / Art Framing: Everything to Consider (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. / Art as an Investment (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)\n\n\n\n\nNot an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event. \n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nIn-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-member-preview/
CATEGORIES:Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T171329Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Spark your creativity by painting on miniature canvases! Take inspiration from the work of artists in the AMFA Art Market to design your own small-scale painting using acrylic markers. \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 AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173143Z
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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. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore 25 booths\, discovering new artists and learning more about their work. Plus\, AMFA’s Windgate Art School will host a rotating marketplace of emerging Arkansas artists. The AMFA Art Market is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer to find art that speaks to them or for the avid enthusiast to expand their collection. \n\n\n\nWhile you are here\, relax and order food and drinks in the Cultural Living Room\, make a reservation to enjoy a meal at Park Grill\, and stop by the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall for a series of free art talks with local gallerists throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, September 6\, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 6\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. / What to Look for When Purchasing Art (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. / A Conversation with a Millennial Collector (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art with Kenya Eddings and Treopia Bryant)\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. / How to Be a Good Caretaker of Your Art (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 7\n\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. / Art Is an Experience\, Not an Object (Mac Murphy of M2 Gallery)\n\n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173140Z
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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. \n\n\n\nGuests can explore over 30 booths\, discovering new artists and learning more about their work. Plus\, AMFA’s Windgate Art School will host a rotating marketplace of emerging Arkansas artists. The AMFA Art Market is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer to find art that speaks to them or for the avid enthusiast to expand their collection. \n\n\n\nApplications for artists interested in being part of the AMFA Art Market are being accepted online through February 27\, 2025\, via ZAPP. Selected artists will be notified in March and announced in April. \n\n\n\nThe AMFA Art Market will be open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday\, September 6\, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday\, September 7. Circle Society and Corporate Partners enjoy an opening reception on Thursday\, September 4\, while Members have access to a special preview on Friday\, September 5. \n\n\n\nPhoto: Iwan Baan. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-sep-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173123Z
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155657Z
UID:10001539-1757500200-1757503800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Color Monster\, a book that explores emotions through color. Then\, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. \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. \nKwame Braithwaite: The 1970s 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-10/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155152Z
UID:10001630-1757500200-1757503800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of The Color Monster\, a book that explores emotions through color. Then\, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. \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. \nKwame Brathwaite: The 1970s 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-10/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173101Z
UID:10001502-1757527200-1757538000@arkmfa.org
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-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221330Z
UID:10001312-1757619000-1757624400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Concert Series: Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
DESCRIPTION:Powerhouse Grammy award-winning vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer is touring the world’s finest concert halls and festivals after four decades of singing background for icons like The Rolling Stones\, Luther Vandross\, Sting\, Tina Turner\, and Nine Inch Nails.  \nLisa’s heartfelt story in the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom altered her musical journey – sharing clips of her legendary duets with Sting and Mick Jagger and accepting her first Grammy for How Can I Ease the Pain. \nMs. Lisa Fischer and her band\, Grand Baton\, reinvent classics in an organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock\, showcasing Lisa’s flexibility and freedom of expression and exploring her lifelong desire to make music that heals but still rocks the house.  \nTheir music is an organic gumbo of progressive rock\, psychedelic soul\, and African\, Middle Eastern\, Caribbean rhythms and classical influences. In performance\, they re-invent songs by Led Zeppelin\, Amy Grant\, Little Willie John\, Luther Vandross\, and The Rolling Stones or Lisa’s Grammy winning solo hit How Can I Ease The Pain. \n\n\n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Christina Alonso. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-ms-lisa-fischer-and-grand-baton/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T123423Z
UID:10001509-1757757600-1757768400@arkmfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T123437Z
UID:10001510-1757757600-1757768400@arkmfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T234805Z
UID:10001567-1757757600-1757768400@arkmfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
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:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155647Z
UID:10001540-1758018600-1758022200@arkmfa.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173003Z
UID:10001496-1758132000-1758142800@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. \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:20260403T162801
CREATED:20251001T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221516Z
UID:10001580-1758132000-1758135600@arkmfa.org
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:20260403T162801
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:20260403T162801
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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