Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Embossed Metal Ornament Workshop
2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Design an ornament or another dangling work of art to brighten the season during this one-day workshop. Using silver-colored tooling metal, emboss your design using hand tools. Finish it off with a hook for hanging and, if you wish, sparkly bead accents.
All skill levels are welcome!

Ornament by Sharon Landon.

Movies at the Museum: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
2024-12-18 18:30 - 20:00
Gather the whole family for this heartwarming film featuring everyone’s favorite comedy crew: The Muppets!
In this classic Dickens holiday tale, Kermit the Frog plays family man Bob Cratchit and Sir Michael Caine plays the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge.
Other Muppets – like Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Sam the Eagle – weave in and out of the story as Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases: past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Watch Scrooge change his outlook on life (and Christmas!) as The Muppets perform a slew of original songs.
Running Time: 1 hour, 25 minutesRating: G
This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

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Drop-in Figure Drawing
2024-12-18 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.

Photo: Iwan Baan.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.

Bright Nights
2024-12-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks.
This experience extends into the galleries, where our docents will elevate your evening with an illuminating conversation about the art on view. Wrap up the night (and maybe a few gifts) with a shopping trip to the Museum Store.
Drinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries.

Bright Nights is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees.

Landscape Painting Workshop
2024-12-18 13:00 - 16:00
Explore water-based painting techniques in this one-day workshop. Learn how to compose a stunning landscape by creating a foreground, middle ground, and background on archival paper.
Students will view landscapes on view in the AMFA Galleries for inspiration. This class is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced painters!

Painting by Cynthia Brucksch.

Art Start
2024-12-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-10 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 Madeline’s Christmas and creating yarn-sewn paper mittens.

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

Pet Portrait Workshop
2024-12-16 09:00 - 16:00
Make gifts for friends and family by learning how to make a painting of your pet from the ground up in this exciting one-day workshop. Work from photographs of your pet to get a timeless image of your favorite friend.

Painting by Sarah Lassiter.

Art Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours
2024-12-15 14:00 - 17:00
During this time at AMFA, thoughtful adjustments will be made across the Museum to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests can enjoy a gentle reduction in lighting and volume throughout the galleries, as well as a quiet area for those needing space to relax and recharge during their visit.
Staff members stationed at each Guest Services Desk will also have weighted blankets and sensory bags on hand for both children and adults. Each sensory bag contains headphones, sunglasses, a fidget item, and a weighted plush for added comfort and convenience.
Download our social narrative to prepare for your visit to the Museum.

Art Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours is supported by Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Madeline's Christmas
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00
Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas.
“Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.”
With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect for family audiences. Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s classic tale, Madeline’s Christmas.
This is a sensory-friendly performance.
For less stimulation, the show will feature ambient lighting and reduced sound levels. Sensory bags and weighted blankets are available to check out at the Guest Services Desk. If you need a quiet area to relax and recharge during the performance, the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall next to the Theater will be open and live streaming the show so you do not miss a moment of magic!
Running Time: 60 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois.
Madeline’s Christmas is supported by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Stephanie and Kenny Gunderman, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hodge Orthodontics, Rebsamen Fund, and Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Gallery Engagement
2024-12-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-08 13:30 - 15:00
AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper, more meaningful manner.
We invite you to drop by, say hello to a docent, and discover new details, insights, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your own pace.

Photo by Jason Masters.

Making Together: Hand-Printed Holiday Cards
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00
Discover the joy of printmaking with your little one and create two sets of hand-printed holiday cards. Learn about printmaking without using a press, a skill you can take home and keep doing outside the studio.

Print by Kristin Andrews-Karr.

Reusable Gift Tag Workshop
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00
Create reusable gift tags from versatile polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Applying a resin coating will allow your gift tags to be wiped clean with alcohol and used again and again.
Open to all skill levels. Ages 16+

Artwork by Danya Golden.

Woodturned Bottle Stopper Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00
This one-day workshop will cover fundamental woodturning techniques and lathe safety. After watching a short demonstration and practicing the techniques, students will turn two unique wine bottle stoppers.
Little or no woodturning experience is required.

Wood bowl and platter by Kim Fifer.

Madeline's Christmas: Art-Making Day
2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas.
“Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.”
With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect for family audiences. Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s classic tale, Madeline’s Christmas.
This performance features ASL interpretation.
After the performance, audiences are invited to be creative with a free, Madeline-inspired art activity and meet the cast in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box.
Running Time: 60 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois.
Madeline’s Christmas is supported by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Stephanie and Kenny Gunderman, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hodge Orthodontics, Rebsamen Fund, and Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Solid Wood Ornament Workshop for Teens
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00
Have fun making solid wood holiday ornaments while learning simple slot joint construction techniques, the basic properties of wood, and wood shop safety. Use the band saw, scroll saw, jig saw, sanders, hand tools, and power tools.

This workshop is designed for students in grades 9-12.

Gallery Tour
2024-12-14 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.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation
2024-12-14 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.

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

Madeline's Christmas
2024-12-14 10:30 - 11:30
Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas.
“Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.”
With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect for family audiences. Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s classic tale, Madeline’s Christmas.
This performance features audio description.
Running Time: 60 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois.
Madeline’s Christmas is supported by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Stephanie and Kenny Gunderman, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hodge Orthodontics, Rebsamen Fund, and Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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An Unlikely Hero Art Experience
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00
Calling all superheroes! Children in grades K-5 are invited to make artwork featuring your favorite superheroes or create never-before-seen heroes with the help of local cartoon and comic book artists. Be part of the lead-up to An Unlikely Hero, a new play premiering at AMFA on January 18, 2025!
A supervised lunch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Students must bring their own lunch.

Creative Saturdays
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00
This Creative Saturdays is hosted by Pulaski Heights Elementary School! Inspired by the magic of Madeline’s Christmas, guests are invited to stop by the Windgate Art School to create colorful, hand-stamped holiday cards with enchanting Eiffel Tower designs.
Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you:

Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with a prize.
Enjoy a coffee or tea and browse the books in the Cultural Living Room.
Explore the galleries and ask our docents questions about the art on view.
Relax over brunch with incredible views and a locally inspired menu at Park Grill.

Creative Saturdays are supported by Garver and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Madeline’s Christmas is supported by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Stephanie and Kenny Gunderman, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hodge Orthodontics, Rebsamen Fund, and Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and 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.
The Treasure Map is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Photo by Jason Masters.

Art for Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00
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.
In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. No clay experience necessary! Just wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.
Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately three weeks after the class.

Concert Series: S.G. Goodman
2024-12-12 19:30 - 21:00
S.G. Goodman, a Kentucky native, delves into the complexities of love and its aftermath in her sophomore album, Teeth Marks. Her debut album, Old Time Feeling, earned her praise as an “untamed rock n roll truth-teller” as she narrated her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer and a queer woman in a rural town.
Drawing from personal experiences and observations, Goodman explores the marks love leaves on individuals and communities. Teeth Marks, co-produced in Athens, Georgia, by Drew Vandenberg, sees Goodman evolving her sound with downtown Velvet Underground electricity while maintaining her searing, universal perspective.
Influenced by artists like the Velvet Underground, Pavement, Karen Dalton, and Chad VanGaalen, Goodman’s album offers 11 powerful vignettes that venture into indie rock and punk territory. Through introspective lyrics, Teeth Marks explores not only romantic relationships but also the impact of love on communities, families, and self, delving into the psychological and physical imprints of love’s light and darkness.

Photo by BK Portraits.

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

Collage Workshop
2024-12-12 13:00 - 16:00
Create a collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, and Form. View works from the exhibition, then explore collage techniques in the studio to create a balanced composition with colored paper, acrylic, and watercolor paint.

Minimalism: Color, Line, Form is supported by Dianne and Bobby Tucker.

Movies at the Museum: The Family Stone (2005)
2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:30
Grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh: hilarity ensues in this holiday movie centering around a unique family gathering at Christmastime.
In The Family Stone, Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) wants to bring his girlfriend, Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker), home to meet his bohemian Connecticut family. Straitlaced Meredith, feeling she needs backup, asks her sister Julie (Claire Danes) to come along.
Hoping to win the approval of her boyfriend’s parents Sybil (Diane Keaton) and Kelly (Craig T. Nelson) and the rest of the family, Meredith instead succeeds only in highlighting her uptight personality and making Everett doubt his intentions.
Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutesRating: PG-13
This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

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Drop-in Printmaking
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the 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.

Photo by Rachel Cobler.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.

Madeline's Christmas: Bring Your Book Day
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:00
Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas.
“Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.”
With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect for family audiences. Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s classic tale, Madeline’s Christmas.
At this performance, we are celebrating reading and literacy with our partners at CALS. Bring your favorite Madeline book, or purchase one in the Museum Store, to get it signed by the cast after the show!
Running Time: 60 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois.
Madeline’s Christmas is supported by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Stephanie and Kenny Gunderman, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hodge Orthodontics, Rebsamen Fund, and Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Winter Wonderland Paint Along Workshop
2024-12-08 13:30 - 16:30
Children in grades K-5 are invited to learn basic acrylic painting skills and create a winter wonderland painting on canvas during this step-by-step painting experience.

Painting by Lauren Crutchfield.
