Metal Houseplant Stake Workshop
2025-04-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Add a touch of personality to your plants in this fun and creative workshop!
Learn to design and sculpt unique houseplant stakes using vibrant polymer clay. Explore techniques for shaping, detailing, and curing polymer clay to craft a one-of-a-kind accessory for your favorite greenery.
Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this workshop provides all materials needed to create your plant stake masterpiece. Come ready to play with clay and leave with a functional and decorative piece to brighten up your plants.

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.

Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night's Dream (SOLD OUT)
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:30
Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved score, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a magical summer’s night.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings together a community cast of dancers to weave a tapestry of romance, comedy, and magic. From the mischievous antics of the fairy realm to the tangled love affairs of mortal lovers, each act unfolds with grace and charm.
Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.

Art Start
2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:30
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!
In this session, we are reading Dance is for Everyone and creating ballet dancer puppets.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Drop-In Figure Drawing
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-14 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.

501 Day
2025-05-01 10:00 - 20:00
Join the fun of celebrating Central Arkansas’s area code with a day of special discounts and experiences at AMFA!
Take $5.01 off select merchandise in the Museum Store, enjoy $5.01 specials at Park Grill, and more.
MUSEUM STORE
AMFA-branded products and other unique finds will be marked down to just $5.01. Stop by to shop the selection for yourself or find a gift for someone you love.
PARK GRILL
For one day only, enjoy Mexican street corn dip or a house wine special for $5.01 during lunch or dinner.
MEMBERSHIPS
The $50.10 membership promotion can be applied to the Member or Member Plus levels (regularly priced at $70 and $90, respectively). This offer is redeemable in-person or over the phone for new memberships only. Contact Guest Services at 501.372.4000 for more information!
ART CLASSES
Watch a ceramic wheel throwing demonstration in the Atrium starting at 5:01 p.m. If you like what you see, sign up for a class in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!

The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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.

Concert Series: Bab L'Bluz
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:00
Bab L’ Bluz, meaning “The Door of the Blues,” is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by their passion for Gnawa music, they learned the guembri together, creating a fusion of French and Moroccan influences that birthed a repertoire of 10 tracks.
With their electric guembris, Bab L’ Bluz combines Gnawa trance rhythms, Hassani songs from southern Morocco, and Chaâbi polyrhythms, infusing their music with elements of psychedelic rock and incense-filled atmospheres. Led by a female doukkalia, the group aligns with the “Nayda” movement of Moroccan youth, promoting local heritage and singing freedom-inspired texts in Moroccan-Arabic dialect, darija.
Since their inception, the quartet has been active globally, captivating audiences with their hypnotic riffs and mystical, liberating performances. Bab L’ Bluz’s poetic and powerful music transcends boundaries, expanding into a sonic territory of its own.
In 2020, they gained acclaim with their album Nayda!, earning top rankings and reviews from Mojo, Songlines, The New York Times, Vogue Arabia, BBC, and others. The following year, they won their first Songlines Music Award and embarked on a world tour that continues to captivate audiences.
Their new album Swaken was released on May 10, 2024.

Photo by Samadoss Maitoul.

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The 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported in part by Saracen Casino Resort.

Bab L’Bluz is supported in part by 107 Liquor.

Art for Two: Reclaimed Silver Pendants (SOLD OUT)
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Discover how to transform silver scrap metal like broken chains and earrings into a new gleaming charm! Learn to melt, shape, and add texture to your piece using hammers and stamps.
Art 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.

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.
Pendant by Myriam Saavedra.

Art for Two: Glass Flowers (SOLD OUT)
2025-05-02 18:00 - 21:00
Learn how to create eye-catching floral and botanical glass artwork using a hot torch and flame. Under the guidance of an expert glass artist, you will learn the fundamental techniques for sculpting flowers, leaves, and other vibrant botanical features with colorful glass rods.
Art 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.

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.
Glasswork by Donnell Williams.

Resilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:00
Join multimedia artist Yashua Klos as he explores themes of identity, memory, and African Americans’ complex relationship to the American labor economy through his artwork.
Known for his woodblock printing and monotype techniques, Klos creates unique collage materials to build fragmented yet dimensional portraits. Reflecting on his own family’s history, Klos reimagines acts of resistance against exploitative labor systems, portraying figures in restful poses and the resilient beauty of wildflowers—symbols of strength and renewal.
Discover how his work sheds light on personal and collective histories, offering powerful visual meditations on identity and resilience.

Resilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Creative Saturdays
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00
In celebration of the 60th Spring Tour of Homes: Art and Architecture in MacArthur Park, the Quapaw Quarter Association is hosting a free, hands-on art project that invites guests to design their own imaginative neighborhoods.
Using stamps and ink, participants will design their own roads, homes, and landscapes by drawing inspiration from architectural details and the vibrant character of the surrounding neighborhood. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
About the Quapaw Quarter Association
Incorporated in 1968, the Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
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.

Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00
In this hands-on workshop, experiment with a variety of techniques—including carving, drawing, cut paper, and collage—to transform imagery into bold, dynamic artworks.
AMFA Artist-in-Residence Yashua Klos will guide you through both the technical aspects—such as reproduction, registration, and inking—and the creative process, helping you develop your own unique approach to printmaking.
This workshop is designed to unlock your artistic potential, offering both technical skills and the freedom to express your personal vision through the versatile medium of woodblock printmaking.
This two-day workshop meets on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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.
The Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation.
ARTWORK: Yashua Klos, You See Past (detail), 2023, woodblock prints on archival paper, Japanese rice paper, acrylic, spray paint, and wood on canvas, 48 x 48 in.

Gallery Tour
2025-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Photo by Jason Masters.

Ceramic Vase Workshop
2025-05-03 13:00 - 17:00
Create a unique cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA’s Rivera’s Paris exhibition. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to explore select artworks, gathering ideas for incorporating color and shape into their vase designs.
Using underglaze and carving tools, you will bring your vision to life by adding intricate patterns and textures to your piece. Throughout the process, you will learn how to manipulate the materials to achieve depth and contrast. Once your design is complete, a clear glaze will be applied by staff, enhancing and brightening your colors for a polished, finished look.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from a rich collection while honing your ceramic techniques.

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00
In this hands-on workshop, experiment with a variety of techniques—including carving, drawing, cut paper, and collage—to transform imagery into bold, dynamic artworks.
AMFA Artist-in-Residence Yashua Klos will guide you through both the technical aspects—such as reproduction, registration, and inking—and the creative process, helping you develop your own unique approach to printmaking.
This workshop is designed to unlock your artistic potential, offering both technical skills and the freedom to express your personal vision through the versatile medium of woodblock printmaking.
This two-day workshop meets on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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.
The Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation.
ARTWORK: Yashua Klos, You See Past (detail), 2023, woodblock prints on archival paper, Japanese rice paper, acrylic, spray paint, and wood on canvas, 48 x 48 in.

Art Start
2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:30
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!
In this session, we are reading Off We Go to Mexico: An Adventure in the Sun and creating abstract Pointillism-inspired pictures using ink dobbers.

Art Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Drop-In Printmaking
2025-05-07 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.

Collecting in the Contemporary Art World: A Conversation with Berry Campbell Gallery, NYC
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:00
Christine Berry, Co-Founder of Berry Campbell Gallery in New York City, will share her perspective on the contemporary art world and give insight into building a personal collection, including her lists of upcoming artists to be watched and little-known 20th-century artists.

Since its founding in 2013, Berry Campbell has been at the forefront of advocating for historically marginalized artists, particularly women of postwar Abstract Expressionism. Berry will offer an in-depth look at the gallery’s mission, specifically how Berry Campbell addresses gaps in art history.

During this event, AMFA will introduce a recent acquisition, Grand March Opening Theme by Perle Fine, and Berry will give guests a deeper understanding into the painting’s significance.

This exclusive evening is for AMFA Circle Society Members, Corporate Partners, and Collectors Group. Drinks and light bites will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Not in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. If you have questions, call the development team at 501.396.0348.

ABOVE: Perle Fine in Provincetown with Grand March, Opening Theme, 1945. © A.E. Artworks. Photo: Maurice Berezov. Courtesy Berry Campbell, New York.

Creative Saturdays
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by the revolutionary Cubist works of Picasso, Braque, and Rivera on view in Rivera’s Paris, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the world of Cubism through paper collage.
Use paper and dry media to experiment with bold shapes, fragmented perspectives, and overlapping planes to mirror the innovative techniques that redefined modern art. By layering and deconstructing forms, create a dynamic composition that captures the essence of this groundbreaking movement.

Creative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
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.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30
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.
This fun, engaging, and memorable tour provides all guests the opportunity to explore the art on view while learning how to appreciate works of art.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation is supported in part by Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust.
Photo: Iwan Baan

Making Together: Clay Vases (SOLD OUT)
2025-05-10 13:30 - 16:30
Make a pair of vases inspired by the art on view in Rivera’s Paris during this engaging hands-on workshop!
Participants will explore the artworks of Rivera’s Paris by visiting the AMFA galleries to gather inspiration from the colors, textures, and shapes seen in the exhibition. Guided by expert instruction, participants will learn essential ceramics techniques, including how to shape and form their vase, apply underglazes for vibrant color, and use carving tools to create surface designs.
Once complete, AMFA staff will apply a clear glaze to enhance the details and brighten the colors. After kiln firing, the finished vases will be ready for pickup in three weeks.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready to sculpt, carve, and design in clay!

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop
2025-05-10 14:00 - 17:00
Join Arkansas artist Margo DuVall for a unique and exciting hands-on workshop in the art of cyanotype, a sun-based photographic technique.
Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints by exposing materials to UV light, resulting in striking shapes, textures, and patterns. Throughout the workshop, students will experiment with different objects and methods to produce several finished prints while gaining a deeper understanding of the cyanotype process, from preparation to exposure.
This workshop offers a creative and accessible way to explore alternative artmaking techniques.

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.
Print by Margo DuVall.

Bid Adieu to Rivera's Paris
2025-05-14 17:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the final days of Rivera’s Paris by taking one more look at the art on view in the Galleries and taking inspiration from our last AMFA Art Salon in the Cultural Living Room.
Relax and unwind over a menu of French-inspired drinks and hors d’oeuvres while you observe a creative conversation between two Windgate Art School instructors specializing in the art of printmaking and ceramics.
AMFA Members enjoy a complimentary drink and receive a commemorative gift.

Rivera’s Paris is partially funded by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Bid Adieu to Rivera's Paris
2025-05-14 17:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the final days of Rivera’s Paris by enjoying one more look at the art on view in the Galleries and taking inspiration from our last AMFA Art Salon in the Cultural Living Room.

Relax and unwind over a menu of French-inspired drinks and hors d’oeuvres while you observe a creative conversation between two Windgate Art School instructors specializing in the art of metals and printmaking.

AMFA Members enjoy a complimentary drink and receive a commemorative gift.

AMFA Art Salon is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Windgate Foundation.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
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.

Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00
Learn how to throw a pottery on the wheel!
Art 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.
Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately three weeks after the class.

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.

Art for Two: Portrait Drawings
2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00
Explore AMFA’s Rivera’s Paris exhibition and create a drawn portrait inspired by the portraits on view! Participants will visit Rivera’s Paris exhibition with Windgate Art School faculty and then follow the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait using proportion, line, and value.
Art 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.

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Studio Saturday
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00
Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience!
Whether you are a skilled artist or a first-time maker, this opportunity welcomes guests of all ages to experience a variety of artistic disciplines through free, hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations.
Instructors will be on hand to answer questions about upcoming art classes and help you pick out the perfect programs for you and your family.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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.
