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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 an 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. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-aug-19/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
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SUMMARY:Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the versatility of acrylic painting in this hands-on workshop. Explore both traditional and more expressive techniques while building confidence with color\, composition\, and brushwork. With guidance\, you will experiment with materials and create work that reflects your own style. \nThis workshop is a great introduction for beginners and a welcoming space for those looking to grow their painting practice. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Elly Bates.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/abstract-acrylics-workshop-aug-20/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260428T211203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T211203Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Transform pages from books into a layered collage and word-art piece using paint\, paper\, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this project invites you to experiment with text\, texture\, and composition to make 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 Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibtion partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \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. \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-aug-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T180302Z
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SUMMARY:Layered Realities: Drawing Identities Through Charcoal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on drawing workshop introduces students to layered charcoal techniques that blend realism and abstraction. Using erasure\, charcoal dust\, mark making\, and additive/subtractive methods\, students will learn to construct expressive portraits that explore presence\, memory\, and identity through visual language. \nThis workshop emphasizes experimentation\, process\, and personal interpretation. Students will leave this workshop with new technical drawing skills in charcoal and a deeper understanding of visual storytelling through portraiture. \nThis is an intermediate-level workshop. Students must have taken Drawing Foundations or Beginner Figure Drawing at AMFA to register. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Oluwatobi Adewumi.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/layered-realities-drawing-identities-through-charcoal/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260505T162143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162143Z
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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\nGallery Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-aug-22/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T143153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T143153Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Expressive Painting and Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Discover the connection between body\, breath\, and expressive painting in this immersive workshop led by Little Rock artist and certified yoga instructor\, Lo Patt. \nLo guides participants through a blend of gentle yoga\, mindful movement\, and intuitive artmaking. You will explore how physical awareness can deepen creativity to make inspired paintings and visual artworks. \nNo previous yoga or art experience is required\, just curiosity and openness to explore how movement and mark-making can inform one another. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing for movement. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-expressive-painting-and-yoga-aug-23/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260427T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160418Z
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SUMMARY:Art Together: Low Vision
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! \nLed by trained docents\, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork based on themes observed during the tour. \n\nArt Together: Low Vision is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-low-vision/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260428T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210848Z
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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\, What Do Wheels Do All Day? by April Prince\, a curious story about how wheels move and work in everyday life. Then\, create a painting using car tracks inspired by the shapes\, patterns\, and imagery found 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-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T173648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T173648Z
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SUMMARY:Relief Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the art of relief printmaking in this workshop led by printmaking artist Perrion Hurd. \nExplore the techniques of hand-carving blocks to create dynamic prints that highlight the interplay of line\, shape\, texture\, and pattern. Through hands-on instruction\, you will learn how to craft your own designs\, with a focus on developing personal style and technique. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will leave with an understanding of the relief printmaking process\, a finished print\, and a carved block\, ready to continue your printmaking journey. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Perrion Hurd.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/relief-printmaking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192135Z
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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 a live DJ\, 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T153136Z
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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 an 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. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T173518Z
UID:10004453-1787767200-1787778000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Drypoint Printmaking with Color Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of drypoint printmaking and learn how to transfer drawings from a copper plate onto paper. \nLed by an expert printmaker\, explore the techniques and color options of drypoint with drawing on copper plates to create dynamic prints that highlight a variety of results. Through hands-on instruction\, you will learn how to craft your own designs\, with developing personal style and technique. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will leave with an understanding of drypoint printmaking\, a finished print\, and a drypoint copper plate. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Kristin Karr.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drypoint-printmaking-with-color-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260427T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160555Z
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SUMMARY:Art Together: Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Connect through art in a welcoming environment that nurtures creativity and well-being. \nArt Together invites older adults who benefit from additional support\, along with their loved ones\, to explore art through close looking\, conversation\, and storytelling. \nThe program continues in the studio with a hands-on art-making activity inspired by the artworks discussed in the galleries. Together\, guests discover how art can support new ways of seeing\, sharing\, and connecting. \n\nArt Together: Aging Well is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-aging-well-aug-27/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174032Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Botanicals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Use watercolors to create detailed botanical studies and expressive works inspired by the beauty of plants and nature. \nYou will learn how to mix and build colors to capture the subtle nuances of your botanical subject and explore a range of techniques that allow you to express the essence of plants in your own unique style. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Emily Wood.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/watercolor-botanicals-workshop-aug-28/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260428T210821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T143112Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Build a balanced work of art in this hands-on wooden sculpture experience. Inspired by Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection\, decorate individual wood shapes and stack them together to explore form\, balance\, and creative 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\nMaterial Nature: 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-aug-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260401T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T143236Z
UID:10004304-1787997600-1788022800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Craft in Common
DESCRIPTION:Craft in Common is a one-day convening focused on collecting\, connoisseurship\, and exploring one of today’s most transformative art forms: craft. \nHeadlining the day are artist and collector Robyn Horn\, steadfast advocate for the arts and artists\, and blacksmith Elizabeth Brim\, whose sculptural ironwork has redefined the boundaries of a traditionally male-dominated craft. \nSchedule:\n\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / “Collecting That Matters”\n\nA conversation on collecting with Horn and Stefanie Kirkland\, AMFA’s Windgate Foundation Curator of Contemporary Craft\n\n\n12:00–1:30 p.m. / Lunch & Demonstrations\n\nLunch is provided. Experience hands-on studio demonstrations in ceramics\, wood\, glass\, metals\, and more in AMFA’s Windgate Art School.\n\n\n1:30–3:30 p.m. / Screening & Conversation\n\nWatch a screening of the documentary Iron Pearls featuring Brim and witness a conversation between Elizabeth Brim and Andy Moon\, Director of AMFA’s Windgate Art School.\n\n\n3:30–5:00 p.m. / A “Craft in Common” Happy Hour\n\nEnjoy drinks\, light bites\, and networking. Explore Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection and other exhibitions on view in the Galleries.\n\n\n\nClick here for more details. \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. \nMaterial Nature: 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/craft-in-common/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260427T160115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160115Z
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SUMMARY:Art Together: ASL Assisted Tour
DESCRIPTION:For guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, drop in and discover the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a docent-led gallery tour accompanied by an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. \nThis fun\, engaging\, and memorable tour provides all guests the opportunity to explore the art on view while learning how to appreciate works of art. \n\nArt Together: ASL Assisted Tour is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-asl-assisted/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ASL-Tour-11x7-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260513T143158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T143158Z
UID:10004449-1788094800-1788105600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Expressive Painting and Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Discover the connection between body\, breath\, and expressive painting in this immersive workshop led by Little Rock artist and certified yoga instructor\, Lo Patt. \nLo guides participants through a blend of gentle yoga\, mindful movement\, and intuitive artmaking. You will explore how physical awareness can deepen creativity to make inspired paintings and visual artworks. \nNo previous yoga or art experience is required\, just curiosity and openness to explore how movement and mark-making can inform one another. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing for movement. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-expressive-painting-and-yoga-aug-30/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Painting-Workshop-new-website.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260427T162752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T162752Z
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SUMMARY:Art Together: Sensory-Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:During this time\, thoughtful adjustments will be made across the Museum to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests can enjoy a gentle reduction in lighting and volume throughout the galleries\, as well as a quiet area in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall for those needing space to relax and recharge during their visit. \nStaff members stationed at each Guest Services Desk will also have weighted blankets and sensory bags on hand for both children and adults. Each sensory bag contains headphones\, sunglasses\, a fidget item\, and a weighted plush for added comfort and convenience. \nDownload our social narrative to prepare for your visit to the Museum. \n\nArt Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nPhoto by Sara Reeves.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-sensory-friendly-hours/
CATEGORIES:Accessible
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Annie and the Caldwells
DESCRIPTION:Annie and the Caldwells are a family from Mississippi that plays a powerful disco soul\, led by mother Ms. Annie Caldwell. Their music will not only move you spiritually\, but emotionally\, with songs that are as much at home in a church or a dance floor. \nTheir latest album Can’t Lose My (Soul) has been hailed by critics as a modern gospel landmark\, blending sacred tradition with raw\, contemporary energy. The Guardian called it “a masterpiece to drag you out of despair\,” while Popmatters said it “transcend(ed) time\, place\, and — on occasion — even the most unshakable atheism” and MOJO said it “may just get you through any darkness looming on the horizon…or simply get you dancing.” \nMs. Annie is backed by daughters Deborah and Anjessica\, and goddaughter Toni Rivers; their eldest son Willie Jr. is on the bass and youngest son Abel Aquirius is on the drums. Their father and Annie’s husband of the last fifty years\, Willie Joe Caldwell\, Sr.\, is on guitar. \nBefore the show\, Season Ticket Holders enjoy access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary drinks and a special performance by Broadway star Fergie L. Phillipe. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-annie-and-the-caldwells/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamental steps of wheel throwing in this fun\, hands-on workshop. Guided by an expert ceramic artist\, learn essential techniques including centering\, pulling\, and forming clay\, while finishing your own functional\, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece. \nYour creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials are included and no skills are required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \nPresent your Art For Two registration confirmation email at Park Grill to receive a complimentary appetizer\, valid for one year from the date of your workshop. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pottery-on-the-wheel-sep-4/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260211T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171050Z
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SUMMARY:AMFA Art Market: Member Day
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. \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. \nSpecial perks await all day long – stay tuned for more details! \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-member-preview-2026/
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260211T145652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171536Z
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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. \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 throughout the weekend. \nApplications for artists interested in being part of the AMFA Art Market are being accepted online via ZAPP\, with an early bird deadline of March 27\, 2026\, and a final application deadline of May 8\, 2026. Selected artists will be notified in June. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-market-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260212T171541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171611Z
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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. \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 throughout the weekend. \nApplications for artists interested in being part of the AMFA Art Market are being accepted online via ZAPP\, with an early bird deadline of March 27\, 2026\, and a final application deadline of May 8\, 2026. Selected artists will be notified in June. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/amfa-art-market-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260518T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T140033Z
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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 and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees. \nPhoto by Regina Strayhorn.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-john-gallagher-jr/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans\, Grammy award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home\, both figuratively and literally. He assembled the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans\, drew up a setlist of some of his most beloved songs – and some new favorites – and rolled tape. \nThe result is The Bywater Sessions\, a musical tour-de-force that showcases the grit\, funk\, and joy that has packed concert halls from New Orleans to Tokyo and beyond. Co-produced by Cleary and John Porter (Roxy Music\, The Smiths\, Taj Mahal)\, it’s a stunning collection of performances that affirms Cleary’s place in the New Orleans musical vanguard. \nAs for the musicians\, it’s the best of the best. Long time Absolute Monster Gentlemen Cornell Williams and A.J. Hall anchor the band on bass and drums\, respectively. They are joined by Nigel Hall (Lettuce) on Hammond organ\, Pedro Segundo (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) on percussion\, Xavier Lynn (MonoNeon\, Ledisi) on guitar\, and an all-star horn section of Aaron Narcisse (Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra)\, Charlie Halloran (Squirrel Nut Zippers\, Preservation Hall All Stars) and Jason Mingledorff (Galactic). \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees. \nPhoto by Steve Rapport.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-jon-cleary/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Dan Tyminski
DESCRIPTION:14-time Grammy award winner Dan Tyminski has left his mark in nearly every corner of modern music. \nHis voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the classic song\, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow\,” in the film\, Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on “Hey Brother” was a global smash. \nHis diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music. But the live shows of the Dan Tyminski Band are the true gems of this storied career\, blending a breathtaking fusion of bluegrass precision\, country storytelling\, and modern acoustic innovation. \nThe Dan Tyminski Band features Jason Davis (banjo)\, Grace Davis (bass)\, Gaven Largent (Dobro)\, Aaron Ramsey (mandolin)\, and Nathan Aldridge (fiddle). \nOn Thursday\, January 14\, Season Ticket Holders enjoy free tickets to a screening of O Brother\, Where Are Thou? followed by a Q&A with actor Quinn Gasaway. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-dan-tyminski/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260518T140033Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Dustin Dale Gaspard
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard extends the boundaries of Louisiana music. In 2025\, Gaspard became the first ever artist to perform in Cajun French on The Voice\, receiving a full four chair turn from the coaches. \nKnown for his blend of folk\, soul\, and Americana influences\, he often writes introspective lyrics that explore themes of love\, life experiences\, and personal growth. Gaspard has garnered attention for his heartfelt performances and distinctive sound\, resonating with audiences who appreciate authentic storytelling in music. \nAfter 10 years of performing\, Gaspard released his full-length debut album Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen in 2022. Gaspard’s latest project Avec Le Courant is a banjo driven bilingual story album detailing the journey of his Acadian ancestors and their exile. This all new original work will once again combine Americana with varying genres including traditional folk\, blues and contemporary songwriter elements\, while heavily utilizing the Cajun French language. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-dustin-dale-gaspard/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260518T140032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T140032Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Davina and the Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows\, level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism\, and commanding stage presence that blends early jazz\, blues\, and ragtime. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits\, the band is converting audiences around the world one show at a time. \nThis ensemble shines every time they play\, earning feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground. \n“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here\, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” – Rolling Stone \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley and the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-davina-and-the-vagabonds/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133706
CREATED:20260415T141418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141418Z
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SUMMARY:Tabriz Table 2027
DESCRIPTION:The first evening of every Tabriz fundraiser\, affectionately known as “hot dog and beer night\,” is a casual celebration of art and AMFA. \nWith flowing drinks and tasty bites\, Tabriz Table invites guests to party in the Museum after hours and indulge in a little fun for AMFA’s good cause. \nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/tabriz-table-2027/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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