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SUMMARY:Art Insights: Playing Dead
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wit\, resilience\, and power of Shakespeare’s women with the author of Performing Shakespeare’s Women: Playing Dead – noted Shakespeare scholar\, Dr. Paige Martin Reynolds. \nIn this engaging conversation\, Reynolds examines comic heroines and tragic visionaries and how these classic characters navigate performance\, silence\, agency\, and identity. Live performances of iconic scenes by local and SHAKE Theatre actors will illuminate the discussion. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Dr. Pilar McKay\, Managing Director of SHAKE Theatre of New York and a seasoned theatre leader\, entrepreneur\, artist\, and strategist. \nAMFA Members receive a complimentary drink at this event\, with additional refreshments available for purchase. \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this and other exclusive Member benefits. Call the membership team at 501.372.4000 for more information. \n\nPhoto by Keith Pattison © RSC
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-insights-playing-dead/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170540Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170556Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210444Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Scratch away to reveal bold\, high-contrast images in this hands-on scratchboard art experience. Take inspiration from the creativity of the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition to experiment with line\, texture\, and contrast and bring your own unique vision to life. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe 65th Young Arkansas Exhibition and awards are supported in part by Arkansas Children’s Hospital\, Delaware North and the Jacobs family\, Simmons First Foundation\, Mid-Southern Watercolorists\, and Blick Art Materials. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-july-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T164631Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Puppetry Workshop with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Bring the world of Shakespeare to life through bold\, high-energy puppetry in this hands-on workshop with SHAKE Theatre of New York. \nLed by Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice—a two-time Jim Henson Foundation Award recipient and founder of the New York State Puppet Festival—participants will design and build their own puppets and develop the skills to animate them with movement\, voice\, and character. \nFocusing on key moments from Hamlet\, including the Ghost scenes and the play-within-a-play\, this interactive session invites participants to experiment with puppetry techniques\, physical performance\, and stagecraft in a fast-paced\, collaborative environment. \nDesigned for participants ready to build on performance skills\, as well as those new to puppetry and Shakespeare\, this workshop offers an engaging introduction to SHAKE Theatre’s inventive and playful approach to classical work. \nThis workshop is recommended for teens and adults. \n\nPhoto by Keith Pattison © RSC
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/shakespeare-and-puppetry-workshop-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170612Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T170619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170619Z
UID:10004366-1784469600-1784475000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen two sets of identical twins\, separated at birth\, unknowingly arrive in the same city\, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity\, comic confusion\, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity\, the play explores timeless themes of belonging\, finding your place in the world\, and the power of togetherness. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-4/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Thong\, a joyful story exploring shapes found in everyday foods. Then\, create paper food sculptures inspired by the playful forms and creative processes of artist-in-residence Laura Tanner. \n\nArtist-in-Resident Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-july-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212028Z
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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 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! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-july-22/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T213325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213325Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Explore bold shapes and striking contrasts in this graphic cut paper art experience\, focused on positive and negative space. Take inspiration from artist Carmen Herrera to experiment with composition and balance and create a simple but powerful composition. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-july-25/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210801Z
UID:10004318-1785321000-1785324600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Thong\, a joyful story exploring shapes found in everyday foods. Then\, create paper food sculptures inspired by the playful forms and creative processes of artist-in-residence Laura Tanner. \n\nArtist-in-Resident Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212038Z
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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 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! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T173002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T193139Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: A Taste of Home
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate food\, family\, and creativity with a day of hands-on art-making\, recipe sharing\, and sweet treats from local restaurants. \nGuests of all ages can explore food-inspired art activities across the Windgate Art School studios\, create artwork with artist Laura Tanner\, enjoy music and dance with mömandpöp\, and watch elaborate cake decorating demonstrations. \nPresented in conjunction with AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this experience showcases how food brings people together and connects families across generations. \nThis event is recommended for ages 4 and up. \n\nFamily Fest: A Taste of Home is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-a-taste-of-home/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T161403Z
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SUMMARY:Meditative Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Explore meditation\, reflection\, and creative awareness in honor of AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, where art becomes a guide for slowing down\, calming the mind\, and reconnecting to the present. \nLed in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness Program\, Meditative Sundays offers a guided experience\, from meditation and slow looking to sound baths and yoga. As the series unfolds\, deepen focus\, release stress\, and build support well-being and connection through art. \nIn this session\, engage in gentle\, seated yoga movements that support breath\, relaxation\, and ease of movement. This accessible practice reconnects you with your body and leaves you with simple techniques you can carry into daily life. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nPhoto by Sara Reeves.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/meditative-sundays-august-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Meditative-Sundays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210732Z
UID:10004319-1785925800-1785929400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Phillip C. Stead\, a gentle story about friendship and care. Then\, create a collage and drawing inspired by the themes of slowing down and quiet moments found in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-august-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Art-Start-January-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212101Z
UID:10004380-1785949200-1785960000@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 Nico\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-5/
CATEGORIES:Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Spins-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210504Z
UID:10004331-1786183200-1786194000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create your own playful character in this hands-on puppet-making experience using illustrated faces\, fabric\, and fun decorative elements. Take inspiration from the new season of Blueberry’s Clubhouse premiering on Arkansas PBS to bring a character to life through design and artmaking. Create your own playful character in this hands-on puppet making experience using illustrated faces\, fabric\, and fun decorative elements. \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\nBlueberry’s Clubhouse is created in partnership with Arkansas PBS. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-aug-8/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/creative-saturdays-summer-2025-v2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T111500
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T165014Z
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SUMMARY:"Blueberry's Clubhouse" Season 5 Premiere Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the return of the Emmy Award-winning\, original television series\, Blueberry’s Clubhouse! Watch new episodes on the big screen\, meet Blueberry and other cast members\, and enjoy fun activities with your friends and family. \nCreated through a partnership between AMFA and Arkansas PBS\, Blueberry’s Clubhouse follows Blueberry—a fun-loving\, curious puppet—on imaginative adventures in Arkansas. Season five continues to inspire curiosity\, creativity\, and social-emotional learning through storytelling and song\, perfect for families and young learners. \nThis program is best enjoyed by families and children ages 3 and up. \n\nBlueberry’s Clubhouse is created in partnership with Arkansas PBS. \nImage courtesy of Arkansas PBS.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/blueberrys-clubhouse-season-5-premiere-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Blueberrys-Clubhouse-Season-5-Option-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260129T203141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T203221Z
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SUMMARY:Filmland 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the return of Filmland. Much like previous years\, Filmland will showcase captivating independent films and riveting filmmaker conversations that you cannot see anywhere else. \nPast Filmland showings include Sing Sing\, The Bikeriders\, Nomadland\, Free Solo\, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and more\, appearing fresh off of their premieres at festivals like Sundance\, Telluride\, Toronto and Venice. \nOver the last few years\, Filmland has been honored to host directors Richard Linklater\, David Lowery\, Jay Duplass and Michael Shannon; producers Evan Hayes\, Kim Reynolds & Brian Kavanaugh-Jones; and actors Colman Domingo\, Margot Robbie\, Jessica Chastain\, and Oscar winner and ACS board member Mary Steenburgen. \nVisit the Arkansas Cinema Society website for the latest information.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/filmland-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T213349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T213349Z
UID:10004320-1786530600-1786534200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Phillip C. Stead\, a gentle story about friendship and care. Then\, create a collage and drawing inspired by the themes of slowing down and quiet moments found in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-aug-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212108Z
UID:10004381-1786554000-1786564800@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 Nico\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T211227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T211227Z
UID:10004332-1786788000-1786798800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at an approachable basket-weaving project inspired by the beauty of craft and natural materials. Drawing from Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection\, explore texture and pattern while creating a woven piece to take home. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nMaterial Nature is supported in part by Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by Arkasnas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-aug-15/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/creative-saturdays-summer-2025-v2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210718Z
UID:10004321-1787135400-1787139000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, What Do Wheels Do All Day? by April Prince\, a curious story about how wheels move and work in everyday life. Then\, create a painting using car tracks inspired by the shapes\, patterns\, and imagery found in Nathalie Miebach: Under a Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-august-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Art-Start-January-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212116Z
UID:10004382-1787158800-1787169600@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 Nico\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-19/
CATEGORIES:Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Spins-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T211203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T211203Z
UID:10004333-1787392800-1787403600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Transform pages from books into a layered collage and word-art piece using paint\, paper\, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this project invites you to experiment with text\, texture\, and composition to make a one-of-a-kind artwork. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibtion partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \n \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-aug-22/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/creative-saturdays-summer-2025-v2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160418Z
UID:10004338-1787666400-1787671800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Together: Low Vision
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! \nLed by trained docents\, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork based on themes observed during the tour. \n\nArt Together: Low Vision is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-low-vision/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210848Z
UID:10004322-1787740200-1787743800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story\, What Do Wheels Do All Day? by April Prince\, a curious story about how wheels move and work in everyday life. Then\, create a painting using car tracks inspired by the shapes\, patterns\, and imagery found in Nathalie Miebach: Under a Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Art-Start-January-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192135Z
UID:10004383-1787763600-1787774400@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 a live DJ\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-aug-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Spins-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260427T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160555Z
UID:10004339-1787839200-1787844600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Together: Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Connect through art in a welcoming environment that nurtures creativity and well-being. \nArt Together invites older adults who benefit from additional support\, along with their loved ones\, to explore art through close looking\, conversation\, and storytelling. \nThe program continues in the studio with a hands-on art-making activity inspired by the artworks discussed in the galleries. Together\, guests discover how art can support new ways of seeing\, sharing\, and connecting. \n\nArt Together: Aging Well is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-aging-well-aug-27/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021745
CREATED:20260428T210821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210821Z
UID:10004334-1787997600-1788008400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Build a balanced work of art in this hands-on wooden sculpture experience. Inspired by Material Nature: John and Robyn Horn Collection\, decorate individual wood shapes and stack them together to explore form\, balance\, and creative composition. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nMaterial Nature is supported in part by Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-aug-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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