Spotlight Tour: Women Artists
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Drop in and discover art on view by women artists at 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.

Spotlight Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:00
Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music!
Working with Little Rock artist, Hamid Ebrahimifar, practice improvisational painting that mirrors the spontaneity and flow of sound. Hamid will guide you through techniques that allow music to shape your artistic expression. A live musician will provide an immersive soundtrack that enhances the creative atmosphere.
Participants are encouraged to bring tempera paint, brushes, and a painting surface (mixed media paper, canvas, or board). In addition to your own materials, you will have access to tempera paint and a handmade calligraphy brush to use during the session.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Artwork by Hamid Ebrahimifar.

Art Start
2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Drop by on this day to experience the story Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems, a heartwarming story about friendship and making choices. Then, create a colorful painted ice cream cone inspired by Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Dillard's Spring Fashion Presentation (SOLD OUT)
2026-03-12 11:30 - 13:00
Dillard’s presents the best Spring 2026 fashions at AMFA — Little Rock’s most stylish destination.
Alexandra Dillard, Vice President of Merchandising at Dillard’s, will lead an engaging conversation and fashion presentation with designers Mollie Burch (Crosby by Mollie Burch), Abbey Glass (Abbey Glass), Morgan Hutchinson (Buru), and Lyndsey Zorich (Mason’s Daughter), all from Dillard’s exclusive Coterie Shop.
Enjoy a beautiful lunch from AMFA’s Park Grill as the panel discusses the inspiration behind their newest collections and offers insight on celebrating personal style. Each designer will present looks from their latest collections, giving guests the opportunity to see the designs walk the runway.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. After the event concludes, shop a selection from each designer’s collection – 10% of proceeds will support the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Spring Fashion Presentation is presented by Dillard’s and supported in part by Dora Jane Flesher and Pat Wilson.
All images courtesy of Dillard’s.

Concert Series: African Rhythms Alumni Quintet
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:00
On the cusp of the late NEA Jazz Master, pianist, and composer Dr. Randy Weston’s centennial birthday, esteemed members of Weston’s “African Rhythms” jazz ensemble – including Weston’s musical director and arranger T.K. Blue – have rejoined forces to pay tribute to their exceptional leader.
The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet bears direct witness to Dr. Weston’s brilliant integration of African aesthetics with the spirit of jazz that was cultivated by piano legendries like Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and Earl Hines. The sonic foundations of Weston’s trailblazing style include the dynamic drum polyrhythms of West Africa, the use of jazzy horns and plucked guitars from Ghanaian highlife music, and Ellington’s orchestral approach to the piano.
By bringing the unique “sound” of Weston’s compositions and arrangements to the stage, the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet transmits what – in Weston’s view – must be heard as the very “spirit” of his person. This is made possible by the world-class musicianship of T.K. Blue (saxophone/flute/musical director), Chief Baba Neil Clarke (percussion), Alex Blake (bass), Ku-umba Frank Lacy (trombone), and Sharp Radway (piano).

The 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman, Mimi San Pedro, Olivia Farrell, and Susan Conley.

Creative Saturdays
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00
Design a colorful mosaic on a small panel surface using a variety of colorful pieces. Inspired by the A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time exhibition, this hands-on project allows guests to explore patterns and textures while creating their own unique artwork.
At 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!

The 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:30
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
March 14 is Book Day! Stay after the show to meet the cast, enjoy special activities, and enter giveaways in partnership with local libraries.
This performance features audio description.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation
2026-03-14 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.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat.
Photo: Iwan Baan

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
March 14 is Book Day! Stay after the show to meet the cast, enjoy special activities, and enter giveaways in partnership with local libraries.
This performance features ASL interpretation.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Expressive Painting and Yoga Workshop
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00
Discover the connection between body, breath, and expressive painting in this immersive workshop led by Little Rock artist and certified yoga instructor, Lo Patt.
Lo guides participants through a blend of gentle yoga, mindful movement, and intuitive artmaking. You will explore how physical awareness can deepen creativity to make inspired paintings and visual artworks. No previous yoga or art experience is required, just curiosity and openness to explore how movement and mark-making can inform one another.
Please bring a yoga mat and wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises.
When Gerald, the thoughtful elephant who tends to worry, and Piggie, his endlessly upbeat best friend, are invited to a party by the Squirrelles—a trio of singing, dancing squirrels—their day takes a delightful and unexpected turn. Gerald’s doubts and anxiety bubble up, while Piggie throws herself into the fun with fearless enthusiasm. As surprises unfold, the two navigate soaring highs, sudden hiccups, and joyful discoveries—realizing that true friendship means sticking together, even when things feel uncertain.
Brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs, this delightful musical invites audiences to join in the magic of live performance—with plenty of playful, interactive moments along the way. With clever storytelling and joyful energy, it’s full of heart, humor, and meaningful moments that linger long after the final bow.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
This is a sensory-friendly performance.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.

Art Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
During this time, 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 in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall 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 in part by Fleur S. Bresler and Riggs Cat.
Photo by Sara Reeves.

Art Start
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30
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.
Drop by on this day to experience the story We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems, a delightful story starring Elephant and Piggie. Then create animal hand puppets inspired by Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Uncommon Weaving with Found Materials Workshop
2026-03-18 17:00 - 21:00
Weave a unique tapestry using found objects, fabric, and other unconventional materials inspired by AMFA’s exhibition, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.
An experienced textile artist will guide you through the weaving process and reference the artwork on display. A visit to the galleries will inspire the artwork you create during this workshop. Other materials that may be used to create your tapestry are yarn, string, and sewing thread.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Artwork by Danielle James.

Retyping "True Grit"
2026-03-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 16:00
Experience artist Tim Youd’s meditative act of retyping novels one keystroke at a time. Over the course of 10 days, Youd continues his 100 Novels Project here at AMFA by retyping Charles Portis’s True Grit amongst the art on view in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.
The 100 Novels Project is an ongoing performance artwork in which Youd retypes novels from beginning to end in locations that play a central role in the novels. By retyping True Grit in Little Rock – the city where Portis once lived and worked – Youd honors one of Arkansas’s most iconic literary voices, using endurance, focus, and time to reflect on and appreciate the novel’s enduring impact on American identity.
Drop by the Harriet and Warren Stephens Gallery to witness Youd’s practice up close! Retyping True Grit is ongoing from March 19 to 28, 2026.
Photo by Tracy Tucker.
About Tim Youd
Tim Youd (b. 1967, Worcester, MA) is a performance and visual artist working in painting, sculpture, and video. To date, he has retyped 84 novels at various locations in the United States and Europe. Residencies at historic writers’ homes have included William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak with the University of Mississippi Art Museum (Oxford, MS), Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia with SCAD (Milledgeville and Savannah, GA), Carson McCullers’ Childhood Home (Columbus, GA) and Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House (Rodmell, Sussex).
Youd’s work has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions, including Atlanta Contemporary, CAMSTL, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, Hanes Art Gallery at Wake Forest University, The New Orleans Museum of Art, Monterey Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History.
He has presented and performed his 100 Novels Project at the Ackland Art Museum, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Art Omi, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), and LAXART, and retyped Joe Orton’s Collected Plays at The Queen’s Theatre with MOCA London.
Youd’s performances have been reviewed by The New York Times, Artforum, Artnet News, Hyperallergic, The Village Voice, The Art Newspaper, Interview, and a variety of other national and international publications. His studio is based in Los Angeles.

The 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.

Art Insights: "True Grit"
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
Explore the enduring legacy of Charles Portis’s novel True Grit with artist Tim Youd and writer Jay Jennings while A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time is on view at AMFA.
Youd’s 100 Novels Project has taken him around the country in his practice of retyping 100 works of American literature, a durational project rooted in the love of reading and reflection.
As he prepares to retype True Grit at AMFA, Youd joins Jennings to reflect on the life and wit of Charles Portis, the humor and humanity that define his writing, the significance of True Grit, and the deep connection between the novel, the author, and Little Rock.
ARTWORK: Cover of True Grit (detail), 1968, cover design by Paul Davis.

The 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.

Retyping "True Grit"
2026-03-20 14:00 - 19:00
Experience artist Tim Youd’s meditative act of retyping novels one keystroke at a time. Over the course of 10 days, Youd continues his 100 Novels Project here at AMFA by retyping Charles Portis’s True Grit amongst the art on view in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.
The 100 Novels Project is an ongoing performance artwork in which Youd retypes novels from beginning to end in locations that play a central role in the novels. By retyping True Grit in Little Rock – the city where Portis once lived and worked – Youd honors one of Arkansas’s most iconic literary voices, using endurance, focus, and time to reflect on and appreciate the novel’s enduring impact on American identity.
Drop by the Harriet and Warren Stephens Gallery to witness Youd’s practice up close! Retyping True Grit is ongoing from March 19 to 28, 2026.
Photo by Tracey Tucker.
About Tim Youd
Tim Youd (b. 1967, Worcester, MA) is a performance and visual artist working in painting, sculpture, and video. To date, he has retyped 84 novels at various locations in the United States and Europe. Residencies at historic writers’ homes have included William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak with the University of Mississippi Art Museum (Oxford, MS), Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia with SCAD (Milledgeville and Savannah, GA), Carson McCullers’ Childhood Home (Columbus, GA) and Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s House (Rodmell, Sussex).
Youd’s work has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions, including Atlanta Contemporary, CAMSTL, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, Hanes Art Gallery at Wake Forest University, The New Orleans Museum of Art, Monterey Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History.
He has presented and performed his 100 Novels Project at the Ackland Art Museum, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Art Omi, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), and LAXART, and retyped Joe Orton’s Collected Plays at The Queen’s Theatre with MOCA London.
Youd’s performances have been reviewed by The New York Times, Artforum, Artnet News, Hyperallergic, The Village Voice, The Art Newspaper, Interview, and a variety of other national and international publications. His studio is based in Los Angeles.

The 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.

Beads in Time: A Presentation by Sage & Tom Holland
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:30
Join glass artists Sage and Tom Holland for a presentation that traces the history of glass beadmaking from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century, sharing findings from decades of their studio practice and historical research.
Their work, which informs many of the workshops they teach, introduces time-honored techniques in glass flameworking and encourages other makers to develop contemporary designs through careful skill and thoughtful application.
Following this special presentation, Sage and Tom Holland are leading an advanced glass beadmaking workshop on March 21 & 22 in AMFA’s Windgate Art School. To learn more and sign up, visit the class registration portal.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Photo courtesy of the artists.

Creative Saturdays
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00
Using dot markers, guests will focus on slowing down and layering color to create unique pointillist artworks inspired by AMFA’s exhibition, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time.
At 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!

The 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.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Exhibition Tour: A Month of Sundays with Dr. Jennifer Jankauskas
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30
Take a closer look at A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time with AMFA Curator Dr. Jennifer Jankauskas in this free drop-in tour.
Get an insider’s look at the exhibition’s themes with insights from Dr. Jankauskas, then speak with artist Tim Youd as he retypes Charles Portis’s novel True Grit one word at a time as part of his 100 Novels Project.
Through engaging questions and conversations, explore how artists consider slow time, duration, aging, endurance, and mindfulness.

Exhibition Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler.
The 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.

ARTWORK: Mimi Smith (Brookline, Massachusetts, 1942 – ), December 14, 1978, The Eleven O’Clock News (detail), 1979, colored pencil and ink on black rag paper, 30 x 40 in., Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchase, Collectors Group Fund. Photography by Jason Masters.

Elephant & Piggie Art Experience (Grades K-2)
2026-03-21 13:30 - 16:30
This special program invites young artists to enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and hands-on artmaking!
Young artists will begin in the Windgate Art School, exploring drawing and sculpture as they start a creative project inspired by storytelling. At 2:00 p.m., students will attend a live performance of Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” in AMFA’s Performing Arts Theater.
After the show, students return to the studio to finish their artwork, using the characters and animal adventures they saw on stage to bring their ideas to life.

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Elephant & Piggie Art Experience (Grades 3-5)
2026-03-21 13:30 - 16:30

Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop
2026-03-22 10:00 - 15:00
Create unique colorful artworks with a monoprinting technique that is rapidly growing in popularity: gelli plate printmaking. Gelli plate printmaking uses minimal equipment, is affordable to practice, and is easy on the body to work with.
You will learn to layer colors, incorporate stencils, and use found objects to print one-of-a-kind images onto paper. This is fun and immersive workshop is perfect for the beginner or experienced artist.
Please bring your lunch for a 12:00–1:00 p.m. break.

The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
Artwork by Lily Warren.
