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SUMMARY:Flurffy's Secret Garden
DESCRIPTION:When a shy little girl arrives in town\, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? \nCelebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy\, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog\, in this original production inspired by the art on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \nThis imaginative show – featuring AMFA-crafted puppets\, repurposed props\, and recycled set pieces – promises a sweet theatrical treat filled with original songs and interactive play. \nThe show runtime is approximately 30 minutes\, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. \n\nFlurffy’s Secret Garden is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/flurffys-secret-garden-jul-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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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-jul-5/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of color and creativity! Through this hands-on project\, design your own dazzling fireworks using chalk pastels and metallic drawing supplies. Blend\, swirl\, and layer vibrant colors to capture the excitement of the night sky. \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 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 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-jul-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
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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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-drawing-jul-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
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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 Jordan Cox\, 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! \nPhoto by Natalie Zeta. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-jul-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability\, this session will focus on the wonders of the animal world with a reading of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. \nAfter story time\, children will dive into a hands-on activity\, creating their own watercolor animal paintings inspired by the creatures they learned about – perfect for curious minds who love animals\, art\, and adventure! \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-jul-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T170000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Demonstration with Mona Cliff
DESCRIPTION:Experience the intricate beadwork of Delta Voices artist Mona Cliff (Aaniiih)\, whose drop-in demonstration blends traditional Indigenous techniques with contemporary materials. \nCliff’s work explores generational knowledge passed between Native women and uses beadwork as a powerful expression of identity\, connection to land\, and cultural resilience. \nThrough interacting with the artist and observing her process up close\, learn how Cliff connects to traditions and contemporary practices that speak to heritage and Native futurism. \n\nAbout Mona Cliff\n\nMona Cliff (Aniiih) b.1977 is a multidisciplinary visual artist. Seedbead beadwork & sewing appliqué have been a primary foundation of her artist practice. Her art practice focuses on how traditional arts are passed down between generations of women\, thus influencing culture. Mona pursues the concepts of generational knowledge while exploring other topics such as native futurism and contemporary indigenous identity.  \n\n\n\nShe recently concluded a commissioned work for the newly built Kansas City International Airport. A beaded piece that spans 17 feet. Her work can also be seen at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles included in the Future Imaginaries exhibition\, which will be on display until 2026. She is preparing for several solo exhibits in 2025 and 2026.  \n\n\n\nMona is married and has three children. She currently resides in Lawrence\, Kansas. Mona Cliff is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre tribe (A’aninin/Nakota Nations). \n\n\n\nARTWORK: Mona Cliff\, stratification\, 2024\, seedbeads\, beeswax (copal\, pine rosin\, petroleum jelly)\, rhinestone\, thread\, maple wood\, plywood\, 100 x 42x 3 in. \nDrop-in Demonstration with Mona Cliff is supported in part by the Windgate Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-demonstration-with-mona-cliff/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
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SUMMARY:Poetry and Limited Palette Painting Workshop with Greta Kresse
DESCRIPTION:Write\, reflect\, and paint in this hands-on workshop with Delta Voices artist Greta Kresse. Explore how language and color can inspire one another as you craft a limited palette\, using a small but intentional selection of colors\, shaped by the mood\, rhythm\, and imagery of your writing. \nThrough guided exercises\, discussion\, and painting\, discover how creative constraints can open new possibilities for storytelling and self-expression. \nThis two-day workshop meets on Saturday\, June 28\, and Sunday\, June 29\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. \n\nAbout Greta Kresse\n\nGreta Kresse (b. 1999\, Little Rock\, AR) is a plein-air painter based in Fayetteville\, AR. She received her BA from Hendrix College and is pursuing an MFA at the University of Arkansas\, supplementing her education through programs at the New York Studio School and The Mount Gretna School of Art. Kresse teaches workshops at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. \n\n\n\nWorking primarily in oils\, she creates vibrant narrative paintings that explore human connection within the Southern landscape\, particularly focusing on intimate scenes along Arkansas rivers. Her documentary-style approach captures moments of profound connection between community members\, investigating themes of isolation\, beauty\, and love in the American South. Drawing inspiration from regional poetry and direct observation\, Kresse’s work proposes comfort and connection as forms of resistance\, presenting authentic representations of her community. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nARTWORK: Greta Kresse\, Like a Bug in Brandy (detail)\, oil on board\, 30 x 30 in. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/poetry-and-limited-palette-painting-workshop-with-greta-kresse/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180943Z
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SUMMARY:Flurffy's Secret Garden
DESCRIPTION:When a shy little girl arrives in town\, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? \nCelebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy\, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog\, in this original production inspired by the art on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \nThis imaginative show – featuring AMFA-crafted puppets\, repurposed props\, and recycled set pieces – promises a sweet theatrical treat filled with original songs and interactive play. \nThe show runtime is approximately 30 minutes\, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. \n\nFlurffy’s Secret Garden is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/flurffys-secret-garden-jun-28/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174133Z
UID:10001398-1751106600-1751110200@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-jun-28/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T134838Z
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SUMMARY:Delta Voices Creative Saturdays with David Andree
DESCRIPTION:Create alongside Delta Voices artist David Andree during this special edition of Creative Saturdays\, where guests are invited to design their own artworks using hand-cut stencils inspired by natural forms\, patterns\, and ideas of camouflage and abstraction. \nTogether with Andree\, experiment with layering the stencils to build a large\, collaborative artwork that invites unexpected connections and surprising outcomes. \n\nAbout David Andree\n\nDavid Andree is an artist whose work explores landscape as a subject of flux through painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and sound. Attracted to moments of tension between what was\, what is\, and what will be\, David’s work strives to create meaningful abstractions through perpetually chasing the qualities of the fleeting present.  \n\n\n\nA Minnesota native\, David maintains tribal affiliation with the Red Lake Nation of Ojibwe. David holds a Master of Fine Arts from the State University of New York (SUNY)\, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)\, and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the School of Art in Fayetteville\, AR where he resides in the Ozarks.  \n\n\n\nHe has had work exhibited at the Shirley Fiterman Art Center\, Gallery MC and BWAC Gallery in New York City\, Rochester Contemporary Art Center\, Hallwalls\, the Big Orbit Gallery\, Exhibit-A and the Burchfield Nature and Art Center in upstate New York\, The Masur Museum of Art (Monroe\, LA)\, Plains Art Museum (Fargo\, ND)\, Manifest Creative Research Gallery (Cincinnati\, OH)\, in addition to numerous venues around Minneapolis\, Minnesota including the Anderson Center\, SooVac\, Rochester Art Center\, Minnesota Museum of American Art\, and the Weisman Art Museum.  \n\n\n\nHis work has been included in publications from Friend of the Artist\, Manifest Creative Research Gallery (USA)\, with published works from Sunshine LTD (USA)\, Dauw (Belgium)\, Eilean Rec. (France)\, Herhalen (Scotland) and Touched Music (UK).  \n\n\n\nDavid has been invited as Artist in Residence at MacDowell (Peterborough\, NH)\, the Studios at MASS MoCA (North Adams\, MA)\, UCross Foundation (Ucross\, WY)\, Wassaic Project (Wassaic\, NY)\, Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (Joshua Tree\, CA)\, Works on Water / Underwater New York (New York\, NY)\, I-Park (East Haddam\, CT)\, Hambidge Center (Rabun Gap\, GA)\, Grand Marais Art Colony (Grand Marais\, MN)\, Anderson Center (Red Wing\, MN)\, amongst others.  \n\n\n\nHe is the recipient of an Artist 360 Project Grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance\, an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, a Creative Climate Award from the Human Impacts Institute\, a Juror Award from Ylinka Barotto\, Assistant Curator\, Guggenheim Museum\, and his work is collected by Target Corporation\, including private collections throughout Minneapolis\, Chicago\, New York\, and the United Kingdom.  \n\n\n\nDelta Voices Creative Saturdays with David Andree is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/delta-voices-creative-saturdays-with-david-andree/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T213934Z
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SUMMARY:Art for Two: Glass Flowers (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \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. \nGlasswork by Donnell Williams. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-glass-flowers-sold-out-jun-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T160835Z
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SUMMARY:Delta Voices Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the art and artists of the Mid-South region during this exciting talk in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. \nGain insight into the inspirations\, creative processes\, and cultural perspectives of this year’s invited Delta Voices artists: \n\nDavid Andree (Fayetteville\, Arkansas)\, whose work explores the natural environment through process-driven landscapes\nMona Cliff (Kansas City\, Missouri)\, a multidisciplinary artist whose beadwork and textiles celebrate Indigenous identity and cultural resilience\nGreta Kresse (Little Rock\, Arkansas)\, whose intimate paintings reflect on human connection and everyday moments\n\nAlongside curators from each museum\, hear directly from the artists in an engaging conversation that explores the powerful connections between art\, place\, and diverse perspectives. \n\nAbout David Andree\n\n David Andree is an artist whose work explores landscape as a subject of flux through painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and sound. Attracted to moments of tension between what was\, what is\, and what will be\, David’s work strives to create meaningful abstractions through perpetually chasing the qualities of the fleeting present.  \n\n\n\nA Minnesota native\, David maintains tribal affiliation with the Red Lake Nation of Ojibwe. David holds a Master of Fine Arts from the State University of New York (SUNY)\, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)\, and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the School of Art in Fayetteville\, AR where he resides in the Ozarks.  \n\n\n\nHe has had work exhibited at the Shirley Fiterman Art Center\, Gallery MC and BWAC Gallery in New York City\, Rochester Contemporary Art Center\, Hallwalls\, the Big Orbit Gallery\, Exhibit-A and the Burchfield Nature and Art Center in upstate New York\, The Masur Museum of Art (Monroe\, LA)\, Plains Art Museum (Fargo\, ND)\, Manifest Creative Research Gallery (Cincinnati\, OH)\, in addition to numerous venues around Minneapolis\, Minnesota including the Anderson Center\, SooVac\, Rochester Art Center\, Minnesota Museum of American Art\, and the Weisman Art Museum.  \n\n\n\nHis work has been included in publications from Friend of the Artist\, Manifest Creative Research Gallery (USA)\, with published works from Sunshine LTD (USA)\, Dauw (Belgium)\, Eilean Rec. (France)\, Herhalen (Scotland) and Touched Music (UK).  \n\n\n\nDavid has been invited as Artist in Residence at MacDowell (Peterborough\, NH)\, the Studios at MASS MoCA (North Adams\, MA)\, UCross Foundation (Ucross\, WY)\, Wassaic Project (Wassaic\, NY)\, Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (Joshua Tree\, CA)\, Works on Water / Underwater New York (New York\, NY)\, I-Park (East Haddam\, CT)\, Hambidge Center (Rabun Gap\, GA)\, Grand Marais Art Colony (Grand Marais\, MN)\, Anderson Center (Red Wing\, MN)\, amongst others.  \n\n\n\nHe is the recipient of an Artist 360 Project Grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance\, an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, a Creative Climate Award from the Human Impacts Institute\, a Juror Award from Ylinka Barotto\, Assistant Curator\, Guggenheim Museum\, and his work is collected by Target Corporation\, including private collections throughout Minneapolis\, Chicago\, New York\, and the United Kingdom.  \n\n\n\nAbout Mona Cliff\n\nMona Cliff (Aniiih) b.1977 is a multidisciplinary visual artist. Seedbead beadwork & sewing appliqué have been a primary foundation of her artist practice. Her art practice focuses on how traditional arts are passed down between generations of women\, thus influencing culture. Mona pursues the concepts of generational knowledge while exploring other topics such as native futurism and contemporary indigenous identity.  \n\n\n\nShe recently concluded a commissioned work for the newly built Kansas City International Airport. A beaded piece that spans 17 feet. Her work can also be seen at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles included in the Future Imaginaries exhibition\, which will be on display until 2026. She is preparing for several solo exhibits in 2025 and 2026.  \n\n\n\nMona is married and has three children. She currently resides in Lawrence\, Kansas. Mona Cliff is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre tribe (A’aninin/Nakota Nations). \n\n\n\nAbout Greta Kresse\n\nGreta Kresse (b. 1999\, Little Rock\, AR) is a plein-air painter based in Fayetteville\, AR. She received her BA from Hendrix College and is pursuing an MFA at the University of Arkansas\, supplementing her education through programs at the New York Studio School and The Mount Gretna School of Art. Kresse teaches workshops at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. \n\n\n\nWorking primarily in oils\, she creates vibrant narrative paintings that explore human connection within the Southern landscape\, particularly focusing on intimate scenes along Arkansas rivers. Her documentary-style approach captures moments of profound connection between community members\, investigating themes of isolation\, beauty\, and love in the American South. Drawing inspiration from regional poetry and direct observation\, Kresse’s work proposes comfort and connection as forms of resistance\, presenting authentic representations of her community. \n\n\n\nDelta Voices Artist Talk is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto of Mona Cliff by Jason Dailey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/delta-voices-artist-talk/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Abolitionist Movement with Aston Gonzalez\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:The Clinton Presidential Library\, the Clinton Foundation\, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts welcome Aston Gonzalez\, Ph.D.\, for a discussion of his book\, Visualizing Equality: African American Rights and Visual Culture in the Nineteenth Century. \n\n\n\nIn a conversation moderated by AMFA’s Director of Community Engagement\, Chris Revelle\, Gonzalez will detail how daguerreotypes\, lithographs\, cartes de visite\, and steam printing presses enabled artists to advocate for social reform\, including the Abolitionist movement. Gonzalez will highlight the work of understudied artists such as Robert Douglass Jr.\, Patrick Henry Reason\, James Presley Ball\, and Augustus Washington. \n\n\n\nThis event is one of two public programs being held in conjunction with the Arkansas Civic Education Institute\, an annual week-long professional development opportunity for 4th-12th-grade teachers. \n\n\n\nThe program will be available on the Clinton Presidential Center YouTube channel the following day. \n\n\n\nThese programs are the first in the Clinton Presidential Center Commemorates America 250 — a series dedicated to exploring the history of the United States in the year leading up to the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\n“The Art of the Abolitionist Movement” is presented in partnership with the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. \n\n\n\nASL interpretation is available during this event. \n\n\n\nAbout the Participants\n\n\n\nAston Gonzalez\nAston Gonzalez is a historian of African American culture and politics during the long nineteenth century. He is an associate professor of History at Salisbury University where he is the Director of History Graduate Program. \n\n\n\nThe University of North Carolina Press published his first book\, Visualizing Equality: African American Rights and Visual Culture in the Nineteenth Century\, in 2020. His journal articles and book chapters have focused on the intersection of visual culture and African American history. They have analyzed African American portraiture during the Early Republic\, the visual production of free Black abolitionists\, picturing Black citizenship during the Civil War\, the creation of African American archives\, representations of Black freedom seekers\, and the visual culture of the Emancipation Proclamation. \n\n\n\nHis scholarship has been supported by postdoctoral fellowships from the Ford Foundation and the Library Company of Philadelphia\, as well as numerous short-term fellowships. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan after he graduated from Williams College. \n\n\n\n\nChris Revelle\nChris Revelle joined the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as the Director of Community Engagement in 2021. Revelle is focused on dynamic programming that connects all audiences to art and its educational potential. Along with the Department of Community Engagement\, he develops programs that reimagine traditional approaches\, activate the Museum in innovative ways\, and provide multisensory experiences and teaching methods with the overarching goal of expanding partnerships within Arkansas and beyond while representing and welcoming our diverse community. \n\n\n\nRevelle is also an interdisciplinary artist and educator. Within his studio practice\, Revelle is focused on socially engaged work. Through the examination of history\, language\, and visual culture\, Revelle’s work confronts the failures and abuses of social\, political\, and economic systems. The goal of his practice is to challenge public memory/engagement while inspiring discourse and empathy. His solo exhibition Swing Low was named Best Virtual Exhibit for 2020 by Phoenix New Time. He was selected for the Idea Capital Grant in 2018 and a finalist for the 2017 Hong Kong Human Rights Art Prize. Revelle has exhibited in the United States\, Hong Kong\, the United Kingdom\, Europe\, South Korea\, the United Arab Emirates\, and India\, and has created artwork for United Nations organizations.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-art-of-the-abolitionist-movement-with-aston-gonzalez-ph-d/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174146Z
UID:10001380-1750874400-1750885200@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-jun-25/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180154Z
UID:10001395-1750870800-1750881600@arkmfa.org
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 DJ Nick Hud\, 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! \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-jun-25/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221416Z
UID:10001431-1750867200-1750878000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist: Joe Barnett
DESCRIPTION:Meet local landscape artist and sculptor Joe Barnett at the AMFA Museum Store! \nDiscover how his passion for people and nature come together in his practice to create meaningful works that capture beauty and complexity. A collection of his bronze sculptures will be available for sale\, allowing guests a special opportunity to learn more about each work directly from the artist before buying. \nAbout Joe Barnett\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Barnett is an artist and landscaper located in Little Rock\, Arkansas where lives with his wife and six children. Since a very young age\, Joe remembers never wanting to follow rules or formulas when it came to art. His primary inspiration has always been people. He believes that each person is unique\, and his art should highlight that. He loves the fact that art can break down barriers and connect to people on a deeper level\, and his ultimate goal has always been for his art to touch people. \n\n\n\nWithin his company\, Little Rock Land Design\, Joe often incorporates sculpture into his work. He loves to put his artwork in the midst of nature\, because it creates such an interesting atmosphere. His art has been featured in the M2 Gallery\, At Home in Arkansas\, and various other magazines\, art shows and galleries around the country. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Claire Barnett.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/meet-the-artist-joe-barnett/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Store
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155824Z
UID:10001412-1750761000-1750764600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability\, this session will focus on the wonders of the animal world with a reading of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. \nAfter story time\, children will dive into a hands-on activity\, creating their own watercolor animal paintings inspired by the creatures they learned about – perfect for curious minds who love animals\, art\, and adventure! \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-jun-24/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180949Z
UID:10001392-1750503600-1750509000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Flurffy's Secret Garden
DESCRIPTION:When a shy little girl arrives in town\, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? \nCelebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy\, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog\, in this original production inspired by the art on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \nThis imaginative show – featuring AMFA-crafted puppets\, repurposed props\, and recycled set pieces – promises a sweet theatrical treat filled with original songs and interactive play. \nThe show runtime is approximately 30 minutes\, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. \n\nFlurffy’s Secret Garden is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/flurffys-secret-garden-jun-21/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221345Z
UID:10001337-1750501800-1750505400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour of "Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s"
DESCRIPTION:Explore Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s with a docent-led exhibition tour! \nTake a guided look at several carefully selected works on view – including some never-before-seen images from the artist’s archive – and leave with a deeper understanding of Brathwaite’s photography practice and life as an activist. \n\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-of-kwame-brathwaite-the-1970s/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221359Z
UID:10001385-1750500000-1750510800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Tapestry Workshop (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of tapestry weaving\, a technique used to create small\, decorative woven pieces. Participants will learn the basics of setting up a loom\, warping\, and weaving various textures and patterns. \nBy the end of the workshop\, each participant will have completed a small woven tapestry ready to display as wall art or use in other textile projects. No prior weaving experience is required! \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. \nTapestry by Danielle James..
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/tapestry-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235208Z
UID:10001422-1750500000-1750510800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with a hands-on bookmaking activity that highlights self-expression and individuality! Create accordion-style books and decorate the covers with colors\, symbols\, and designs that reflect a unique voice and story. \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 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 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-jun-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T214210Z
UID:10001349-1750442400-1750453200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Wall Vases with Natural Impressions
DESCRIPTION:Create a floral-themed ceramic vase that cleverly hangs on your wall. Learn how to decorate your wall vase from an expert ceramic artist by pressing leaves\, stems\, and greenery into the soft clay. \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 glaze 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. \nPottery by Kelly Edwards. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-wall-vases-with-natural-impressions/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221416Z
UID:10001430-1750327200-1750338000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Creative Morning
DESCRIPTION:Honor Juneteenth through creativity\, reflection\, and connection during a family-friendly\, drop-in artmaking activity presented in collaboration with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth in the Rock celebration. \nExplore themes of resilience\, freedom\, and community by creating a personal keepsake using photographs of you and your family taken and printed at the Museum. Customize your image using materials of your choice or incorporate it into a sketchbook journal as a lasting memory of this significant day in US history. \n\nJuneteenth Creative Morning is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThis is an official Juneteenth in Da Rock Affiliate event. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/juneteenth-creative-morning/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221424Z
UID:10001448-1750271400-1750277700@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Sneak Series: Sorry\, Baby
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24’s Sorry\, Baby in a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on June 27\, 2025. \n\n\n\nSorry\, Baby premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival\, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. It closed the Directors’ Fortnight section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and won the Chicago and Seattle Critics Awards at this year’s Festivals. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film\n\n\n\nSomething bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on…for everyone around her\, at least. When a beloved friend visits on the brink of a major milestone\, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she’s been and begins to work through how to move forward. \n\n\n\nRun Time: 1 hour\, 43 minutesRating: R \n\n\n\n\nWATCH THE TRAILER\n\n\n\n\n\nThis screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society. \nFilm still courtesy of A24.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sneak-series-sorry-baby/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221345Z
UID:10001335-1750269600-1750273200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Pine Bluff Through the Lens: Artist Talk with Michael Grice
DESCRIPTION:Experience the compelling photography of Geleve Grice as his son\, Michael Grice\, delves into his father’s legacy of documenting Pine Bluff\, Arkansas. \nMichael will reflect on how his father’s career shaped his own journey as an 1980s East Coast fashion photographer and explore connections to Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, currently on view at AMFA\, in partnership with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth in the Rock celebration. \n\n\nAbout Michael Grice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Pine Bluff\, Arkansas\, Michael Grice was raised in New York state. During the sixties\, however\, he returned to spend every summer in Pine Bluff. He would vanish into the cool depths of his father Geleve Grice’s photography studio on Main Street when\, as he says\, “downtown was a thing.” \n\n\n\nGrice began his own photography career in Washington\, D.C. covering news events\, political intrigue\, and human drama. During the early 1970s\, Michael hung out in emerging hair braiding salons. \n\n\n\nIn the 1980s\, he captured contemporary elegance and style\, shooting photos for New York modeling agencies and fashion magazines such as Vogue\, Butterick\, and Essence. \n\n\n\nToday\, Michael Grice is a storyteller living in Maumelle\, Arkansas. \n\n\n\n\nPine Bluff Through the Lens: Artist Talk with Michael Grice is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThis is an official Juneteenth in Da Rock Affiliate event. \n \nKwame Brathwaite: The 1970s is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nPhotography courtesy of Michael Grice.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/pine-bluff-through-the-lens-artist-talk-with-michael-grice/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174254Z
UID:10001355-1750269600-1750280400@arkmfa.org
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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-drawing-jun-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180201Z
UID:10001334-1750266000-1750276800@arkmfa.org
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 DJ Nick Hud\, 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! \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-jun-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155831Z
UID:10001336-1750242600-1750246200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with a joyful reading of I Am Enough by Grace Byers\, a heartfelt book about self-worth\, love\, and embracing who you are. After storytime\, young artists will create a drawing that highlights what makes them unique and decorate a frame to proudly display their new creation. \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! \nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-jun-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101457
CREATED:20251001T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221359Z
UID:10001386-1749992400-1750003200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Making Together: Camp Chair
DESCRIPTION:Work together with your teenager to build a simple\, durable camp chair in this fun\, hands-on workshop. \nLearn basic woodworking skills and how to work safely in the wood shop while designing a practical object for your camping trips. It’s a great way to spend time together\, and no experience is required! \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/making-together-camp-chair/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Youth & Families
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