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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Bab L'Bluz
DESCRIPTION:Bab L’ Bluz\, meaning “The Door of the Blues\,” is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by their passion for Gnawa music\, they learned the guembri together\, creating a fusion of French and Moroccan influences that birthed a repertoire of 10 tracks. \nWith their electric guembris\, Bab L’ Bluz combines Gnawa trance rhythms\, Hassani songs from southern Morocco\, and Chaâbi polyrhythms\, infusing their music with elements of psychedelic rock and incense-filled atmospheres. Led by a female doukkalia\, the group aligns with the “Nayda” movement of Moroccan youth\, promoting local heritage and singing freedom-inspired texts in Moroccan-Arabic dialect\, darija. \nSince their inception\, the quartet has been active globally\, captivating audiences with their hypnotic riffs and mystical\, liberating performances. Bab L’ Bluz’s poetic and powerful music transcends boundaries\, expanding into a sonic territory of its own. \nIn 2020\, they gained acclaim with their album Nayda!\, earning top rankings and reviews from Mojo\, Songlines\, The New York Times\, Vogue Arabia\, BBC\, and others. The following year\, they won their first Songlines Music Award and embarked on a world tour that continues to captivate audiences. \nTheir new album Swaken was released on May 10\, 2024. \n\n\nPhoto by Samadoss Maitoul. \n\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported in part by Saracen Casino Resort.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBab L’Bluz is supported in part by 107 Liquor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-bab-lbluz/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
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SUMMARY:501 Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun of celebrating Central Arkansas’s area code with a day of special discounts and experiences at AMFA! \nTake $5.01 off select merchandise in the Museum Store\, enjoy $5.01 specials at Park Grill\, and more. \nMUSEUM STORE\nAMFA-branded products and other unique finds will be marked down to just $5.01. Stop by to shop the selection for yourself or find a gift for someone you love. \nPARK GRILL\nFor one day only\, enjoy Mexican street corn dip or a house wine special for $5.01 during lunch or dinner. \nMEMBERSHIPS\nThe $50.10 membership promotion can be applied to the Member or Member Plus levels (regularly priced at $70 and $90\, respectively). This offer is redeemable in-person or over the phone for new memberships only. Contact Guest Services at 501.372.4000 for more information! \nART CLASSES\nWatch a ceramic wheel throwing demonstration in the Atrium starting at 5:01 p.m. If you like what you see\, sign up for a class in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \n\n\n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n\nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/501-day/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175025Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Figure 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-figure-drawing-apr-30/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160515Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \nIn this session\, we are reading Dance is for Everyone and creating ballet dancer puppets. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-apr-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221144Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night's Dream (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved score\, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a magical summer’s night. \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream brings together a community cast of dancers to weave a tapestry of romance\, comedy\, and magic. From the mischievous antics of the fairy realm to the tangled love affairs of mortal lovers\, each act unfolds with grace and charm. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-a-midsummer-nights-dream/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
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SUMMARY:Metal Houseplant Stake Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Add a touch of personality to your plants in this fun and creative workshop! \nLearn to design and sculpt unique houseplant stakes using vibrant polymer clay. Explore techniques for shaping\, detailing\, and curing polymer clay to craft a one-of-a-kind accessory for your favorite greenery. \nPerfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike\, this workshop provides all materials needed to create your plant stake masterpiece. Come ready to play with clay and leave with a functional and decorative piece to brighten up your plants. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/metal-houseplant-stake-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. \nFrom bold\, art-infused interpretations of classical works to groundbreaking premieres\, Nouveau celebrates the evolution of dance as an art form.  \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-nouveau/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175129Z
UID:10001078-1745676000-1745681400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night's Dream (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved score\, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a magical summer’s night. \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream brings together a community cast of dancers to weave a tapestry of romance\, comedy\, and magic. From the mischievous antics of the fairy realm to the tangled love affairs of mortal lovers\, each act unfolds with grace and charm. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-a-midsummer-nights-dream-sold-out-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175144Z
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SUMMARY:Cubism Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in Rivera’s Paris and immerse yourself in the world of Cubism during this exciting workshop. \nLearn about Cubism and how to deconstruct subjects into geometric shapes and fragmented forms. Using acrylic paint on canvas\, students will experiment with composition\, focusing on line\, shape\, and color to create dynamic\, multi-perspective pieces. \nWhether you are new to Cubism or looking to deepen your understanding\, this class provides a hands-on opportunity to express your own artistic vision through Cubist style. \n\nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation. \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. \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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/cubism-painting-workshop-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
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UID:10001242-1745663400-1745667000@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. \nARTWORK: Kwame Brathwaite (New York\, New York\, 1938 – New York\, New York\, 2023)\, Untitled (Studio shoot with Marcia McBroom. Album cover for The Players’ Association featuring David Sanborn and Mtume) (detail)\, 1976\, archival pigment print\, 15 x 15 in.\, Courtesy of Philip Martin Gallery and The Kwame Brathwaite Archive.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-kwame-brathwaite/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235310Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by the iconic photography on view in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fashion design. \nBrathwaite was a pivotal figure in the “Black is Beautiful” movement\, and his work celebrated natural beauty and African heritage\, capturing bold styles and cultural expression. Using fashion design stencils and fabric samples\, create your own unique outfits and couture pieces by embracing the vibrant aesthetics and empowering themes present in Brathwaite’s photography. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175210Z
UID:10001076-1745607600-1745613000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. \nFrom bold\, art-infused interpretations of classical works to groundbreaking premieres\, Nouveau celebrates the evolution of dance as an art form. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-nouveau-apr-25/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221323Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Demonstration: Wheel Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the ceramic techniques taught in AMFA’s Windgate Art School studios and expand your knowledge of working with clay! A knowledgeable ceramic artist will demonstrate various techniques\, offer insights into the creative process\, and discuss finished works made using the potter’s wheel. \nWhether you are new to ceramics or looking to deepen your understanding\, this session provides an engaging opportunity to discuss topics and ask questions in a casual way. \nStop by for a fun and inspiring conversation that will leave you with fresh ideas and techniques to try in your own ceramic practice! \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/drop-in-demonstration-wheel-throwing/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175222Z
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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-apr-23/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160527Z
UID:10001214-1745404200-1745407800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \nIn this session\, we are reading Dance is for Everyone and creating ballet dancer puppets. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-apr-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165158Z
UID:10001223-1745330400-1745337600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Together for Guests with Low Vision or Who are Blind
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 for Guests with Low Vision or Who are Blind is supported in part by Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-for-guests-with-low-vision-or-who-are-blind-apr-22/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T133138Z
UID:10001289-1745067600-1745078400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:"Rivera's Paris" Still Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the masterful still life artworks on display in AMFA’s Rivera’s Paris exhibition and draw your own work of art in this hands-on workshop focused on technique and styles. \nBecome inspired by the world of Rivera’s Paris and learn expert drawing techniques to create shapes and depth. Explore how to use visual perspective to make dynamic stylized drawings. \nThis is a perfect one-day workshop for all skill levels and interests to develop abstract and realistic drawing skills! \n\nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation. \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. \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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/riveras-paris-still-life-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Riveras-Paris-Still-Life-Workshop-4x3-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221257Z
UID:10001225-1745060400-1745078400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Beth Polo Jewelry and Richard Wegner Stones and Minerals Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Shop Beth Polo’s latest designs featuring beautiful stones and minerals by Richard Wegner during this exclusive event! \nThe AMFA Museum Store is Little Rock’s premiere shopping destination\, and this trunk show is the perfect opportunity to find unique\, artisan pieces – perfect for treating yourself or gifting someone special.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/beth-polo-jewelry-and-richard-wegner-stones-and-minerals-trunk-show/
CATEGORIES:Store
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221307Z
UID:10001243-1745058600-1745062200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: Studio Time + Studio Practice
DESCRIPTION:Explore Studio Time + Studio Practice with a docent-led exhibition tour! \nTake a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a deeper understanding of how artists transform clay\, metal\, glass\, paper\, and a variety of other media into meaningful objects. \n\nStudio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr. and the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-studio-time-studio-practice/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175300Z
UID:10001260-1745056800-1745082000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:AMFA Members are invited to shop at the Museum Store and enjoy double discounts! Stop by in-store to enjoy 20% off your purchase – double the regular 10% Member discount. \nPick up AMFA merchandise\, explore exciting new inventory\, and check out the Beth Polo Jewelry and Richard Wegner Stones and Minerals trunk show. \nSome exclusions apply. Visit the Museum Store for details. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/member-appreciation-day-apr-19/
CATEGORIES:Members,Store
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235318Z
UID:10001237-1745056800-1745067600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays with Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by Alice Adair’s work on view in  Studio Time + Studio Practice\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fabric collage. \nDive into texture\, pattern\, and layering to create your own unique fabric composition using Adair’s innovative techniques and expressive designs as a guide. \nFor preschool-aged children\, do not miss Art Start at 10:30 a.m. in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box. There will be a live reading of Hot Dog by Doug Salati\, play time with AMFA’s resident pink puppet dog Flurffy\, and an animal art-making activity. \n\nCreative Saturdays with Art Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \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. \nStudio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr. and the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-with-art-start-apr-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T214834Z
UID:10001280-1744999200-1745010000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to throw a pottery on the wheel! \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 fired and ready for pick up approximately three 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. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pottery-on-the-wheel-sold-out-apr-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195900Z
UID:10001287-1744999200-1745006400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art for Two: Watercolor Flowers (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to paint flowers with watercolors in simple instructed steps. An experienced instructor will walk you through the painting process and make watercolors easier to use! \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. \nPainting by Sarah Lassiter. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-watercolor-flowers-sold-out-apr-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221330Z
UID:10001306-1744914600-1744920900@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Sneak Series: The Legend of Ochi
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24’s The Legend of Ochi in a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on April 25\, 2025. \nAbout the Film\nIn a remote village on the island of Carpathia\, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind by its pack\, she escapes on a quest to bring him home. \nRun Time: 1 hours\, 36 minutesRating: PG \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-the-legend-of-ochi/
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T140447Z
UID:10001177-1744884000-1744889400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:A Transformative Gift: The Rockefeller Legacy and the Arts in Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:In 1955\, Abby Rockefeller Mauzé—daughter of John D. Rockefeller\, Jr.\, sister of future Governor Winthrop Rockefeller\, and sister-in-law of future Arkansas First Lady Jeannette Edris Rockefeller (pictured above)—made a significant gift to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, then called the Museum of Fine Arts: the monumental painting Dos Mujeres (Two Women) by Diego Rivera. When the painting entered the collection\, it marked the beginning of a new era for the museum. \n\n\n\nGovernor Rockefeller\, a visionary dedicated to advancing art and culture as a foundation for Arkansas industry and education\, encouraged his sister to give this transformational gift\, which inspired generations of Rockefeller and other family donations to follow. \n\n\n\nAs part of Rivera’s Paris\, please join Dr. John A. Kirk\, George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock\, to explore this history\, the impact of Dos Mujeres on art in Arkansas\, and the enduring legacy of the Rockefellers’ philanthropic efforts in the state. \n\n\n\nLive open captioning is provided during this event. \n\n\n\nAfter the lecture\, enjoy lunch at AMFA’s Park Grill. Space is limited. To make reservations\, contact: 501-396-0390 or parkgrill@arkmfa.org. \n\n\n\nAbout John Kirk\n\nJohn A. Kirk is the George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has authored\, edited\, or co-edited ten books including\, most recently\, Winthrop Rockefeller: From New Yorker to Arkansawyer\, 1912-1956 (Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press\, 2022)\, which won the 2024 Booker Worthen Literary Prize from the Central Arkansas Library System and the 2024 John G. Ragsdale Book Award from the Arkansas Historical Association. \n\n\n\nKirk has published numerous book chapters\, articles\, and media pieces that have appeared in The Guardian\, The Atlantic\, The Huffington Post\, PBS\, CNN\, The History Channel\, and BBC Radio. His research has been supported by numerous grants and fellowships including at the Roosevelt Study Centre (Middleburg\, The Netherlands)\, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (Boston)\, and the Rockefeller Archive Center (New York). \n\n\n\nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-rockefeller-legacy-and-the-arts-in-arkansas/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194823Z
UID:10001296-1744826400-1744837200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Figure 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-figure-drawing-apr-16/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160537Z
UID:10001213-1744713000-1744716600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \nIn this session\, we are reading Elmer and creating animal collages using cut paper shapes and crayons. \n\nArt Start is supported 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-apr-15/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194825Z
UID:10001254-1744453800-1744457400@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\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-apr-12/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165429Z
UID:10001220-1744453800-1744457400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Together with ASL Interpretation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis fun\, engaging\, and memorable tour provides all guests the opportunity to explore the art on view while learning how to appreciate works of art. \n\nArt Together with ASL Interpretation is supported in part by Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-with-asl-interpretation-apr-12/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011729
CREATED:20251001T221257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235326Z
UID:10001231-1744452000-1744462800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by the still life masterpieces on view in Rivera’s Paris\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of still life drawing. \nWith several vignettes of carefully arranged objects as your muse\, experiment with a variety of dry drawing materials to create a unique composition that brings everyday objects to life on paper. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported 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. \nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation and the Robert Lehman Foundation. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-apr-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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