Gallery Tour
2025-08-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries!
With 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.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Music Making with Everyday Objects Workshop
2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00
Create unique musical instruments from found and recycled materials in this one-day workshop designed for rising third, fourth, and fifth-grade students.
Students will learn how various instruments work, and explore the different ways to use everyday items to create functional musical instruments. The class will also work together to improvise music while learning valuable lessons in sustainability and environmentalism.
All materials will be provided.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Expressive Painting Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-08-24 13:00 - 17:00
Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! Working with Little Rock artist Hamid Ebrahimifar, you will learn an improvisational painting process that mirrors the spontaneous flow of sound.
Each participant will receive a handmade brush to explore how rhythm, melody, and dynamics influence your painting style, color choices, and composition. Hamid will guide you through techniques that allow music to shape your artistic expression, while a live musician will provide an immersive soundtrack, enhancing the creative atmosphere.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Painting by Hamid Ebrahimifar.

Art Start
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:30
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!
Join 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.
Art 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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

Wednesday Spins
2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:00
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum.
Kick 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.
AMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long!
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Drop-in Drawing
2025-08-27 18:00 - 21:00
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.
Students 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.
Students 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Photo: Iwan Baan.

Oil Painting Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00
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.
Experience 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start
2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00
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.
At 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!
For 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.
This event is hosted in partnership with the North Little Rock Public Library System.
About the North Little Rock Public Library System
The 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.
These 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.

Creative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.

Hot Glass Sculpture Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00
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.
You 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Exhibition Tour: "The Long View"
2025-08-30 10:30 - 11:30
Take a docent-led exhibition tour of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection.
Enjoy 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.

The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America.

Additional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
ARTWORK: 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.

48 Hour Film Project: Movie Premiere and Award Ceremony
2025-08-30 13:30 - 16:00
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!

Support 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.

Art Start
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Art 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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Kwame Braithwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Art Start
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Art 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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

AMFA Art Market: Opening Reception
2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00
Featuring jewelry, paintings, prints, and more, the AMFA Art Market offers a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind artworks.

AMFA 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.

The 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.

As a special treat, AMFA’s preparators will host an interactive demonstration on art preservation, covering how to frame, display, and care for your artwork.

Not in Circle Society? Join today for access to this event.

The AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée.
In-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing.
Photo: Iwan Baan.

AMFA Art Market: Member Preview
2025-09-05 10:00 - 20:00
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.

The 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.

Special 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.

Lecture Schedule

11:00 a.m. / How to Preserve and Protect Your Art Collection (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art)

1:30 p.m. / Art Framing: Everything to Consider (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)

6:00 p.m. / Art as an Investment (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)

Not an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event.

The AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée.
In-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Creative Saturdays
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00
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.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
The AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

AMFA Art Market
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00
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.

Guests 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.

While 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.

The 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.

Saturday, September 6

11:00 a.m. / What to Look for When Purchasing Art (Greg Thompson of Greg Thompson Fine Art)

1:00 p.m. / A Conversation with a Millennial Collector (Garbo Hearne of Hearne Fine Art with Kenya Eddings and Treopia Bryant)

3:00 p.m. / How to Be a Good Caretaker of Your Art (Cindy Scott-Huisman and Clarke Huisman of Cantrell Gallery)

Sunday, September 7

2:00 p.m. / Art Is an Experience, Not an Object (Mac Murphy of M2 Gallery)

The AMFA Art Market is supported in part by AMFA Foundation with media sponsors At Home in Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

AMFA Art Market
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00
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.

Guests 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.

Applications 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.

The 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.

Photo: Iwan Baan.

Drop-in Printmaking
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:00
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.
An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Photo by Rachel Cobler.

Concert Series: Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:00
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.
Lisa’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.
Ms. 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.
Their 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.

The 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.
Photo by Christina Alonso.

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Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 3-5)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Wear comfortable clothing for movement. All skill levels are welcome.

Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 6-8)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00

Creative Saturdays
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
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.
At 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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Start
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Art 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.
This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required!

Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.
Staging Silence (3): Hans Op de Beeck is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Drop-in Figure Drawing
2025-09-17 18:00 - 21:00
