• EVENTS

    Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists

    Celebrate the creativity and achievement of student artists from across Arkansas. As the state’s longest-running art competition for grades K–12, Young Arkansas Artists spotlights imagination,…

    DATE
    Sat, May 23, 2026
    10:00AM - 1:00PM
    PRICE

    Free

    EVENTS

    Gallery Tour

    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…

    DATE
    Sat, May 23, 2026
    10:30AM - 11:30AM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Starts in the 1937 Lobby
    EVENTS

    Young Arkansas Artists Awards Ceremony

    Educators, students, and their families are invited to attend this celebration of student artist and art educator honorees for the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition. As…

    DATE
    Sat, May 23, 2026
    11:00AM - 12:00PM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Performing Arts Theater
    EVENTS

    Art Start

    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…

    DATE
    Wed, May 27, 2026
    10:30AM - 11:30AM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Windgate Art School
    EVENTS

    Art Insights: A Shared Table

    Experience the next chapter AMFA Artist-in-Residence Laura Tanner’s community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place. Tanner shares stories and recipes from…

    DATE
    Thu, May 28, 2026
    5:30PM - 7:00PM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Performing Arts Theater
    EVENTS

    Fridays on the Lawn

    Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone. Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch…

    DATE
    Fri, May 29, 2026
    5:00PM - 8:00PM
    PRICE

    Free Admission

    Food and drinks are available for purchase.

    LOCATION
    Event Lawn
    EVENTS

    Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner

    Design miniature foods using air-dry clay, inspired by the work of Laura Tanner, AMFA's visiting artist-in-residence. Explore how community and food traditions can spark creative…

    DATE
    Sat, May 30, 2026
    10:00AM - 5:00PM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Windgate Art School
    EVENTS

    Exhibition Tour: 65th Young Arkansas Artists

    Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition celebrating the creativity and achievement of students artists from across the state. Enjoy a…

    DATE
    Sat, May 30, 2026
    10:30AM - 11:30AM
    PRICE

    Free

    LOCATION
    Starts in the 1937 Lobby