Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Gallery Tour
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Tabriz Table
2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate and support AMFA with an immersive evening inspired by the blockbuster exhibition Rivera’s Paris.

Spend an unforgettable night at the Museum experiencing the magic of live French music, savoring a festive French and Mexican menu, enjoying artful amusements, bidding on exclusive items in a silent auction, and much more.

Tickets are limited and going quickly – reserve yours today!

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat: Dress Up Day
2025-03-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 10:30 - 11:30
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
For this special performance, AMFA invites you to suit up in Seuss style! Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss book or purchase one in the AFMA Museum Store for the cast to sign after the show. The performance concludes with a raffle and a chance to win a special Seuss surprise!
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Creative Saturdays
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
This Creative Saturdays activity celebrates the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, by inviting you to invent your own Seussian landscapes.
Using the whimsical shapes, bold patterns, and vibrant colors found in Dr. Seuss’s illustrations as inspiration, design unique and fantastical creations that bring your imagination to life.

Creative Saturdays are supported by 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.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Fridays in Rivera's Paris
2025-03-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-21 17:00 - 20:00
Immerse yourself in the world of Rivera’s Paris! Experience a taste of Rivera’s life during the early 1900s with French dinner specials at Park Grill, live jazz performers, and more special surprises across the museum – perfect for a night out.
Park Grill reservations are available at parkgrillatamfa.com. If you cannot snag a reservation, grab a drink and relax in the Cultural Living Room.

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Whimsical Wonders with The Cat In The Hat
2025-03-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-25 11:30 - 12:30
Say hello to the cast of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat while creating artistic chaos!
Stop in to enjoy a Seuss-inspired art-making activity and take home an original work of art that your family can treasure forever.

Whimsical Wonders with The Cat in the Hat is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Concert Series: Cyrille Aimée
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00
Cyrille Aimée, known worldwide as a remarkable interpreter of jazz steeped in French tradition, has taken her musical journey from France to New York and New Orleans. Her latest album, A Fleur de Peau marks a significant shift, presenting Cyrille’s original compositions in collaboration with New York multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman.
Drawing from her Dominican heritage and personal experiences, the album showcases Cyrille’s most original and personal work yet. The album’s genesis in Costa Rica during a transformative period of Cyrille’s life led to a creative rebirth as a songwriter. Amidst the jungle’s inspiration, she gained confidence, designing and building a house and crafting new songs. Working closely with Sherman, Cyrille recorded live performances, adding layers of arrangement, resulting in a diverse yet honest collection of songs.
With themes ranging from personal experiences to bilingual tributes to New Orleans, A Fleur de Peau embodies Cyrille’s intimate yet universally relatable musical journey, inspiring creativity and connection.

Photo by Colville Heskey.

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

Art Start
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-18 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 The Cat in the Hat and exploring patterns using crayons and stencils.

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

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00

Art Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours
2025-03-23 14:00 - 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 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 Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
2025-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat.
This is a sensory-friendly performance.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat.
This performance features ASL interpretation.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Art Together with ASL Interpretation
2025-03-22 12:30 - 13:30
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 Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust.
Photo: Iwan Baan

Exhibition Tour: Rivera's Paris
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30
Discover Rivera’s Paris through a docent-led exhibition tour!
Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a new understanding and appreciation of Diego Rivera’s life as an artist in the early 20th century.

Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:30
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat!
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and the acrobatic antics of everyone’s favorite Cat.
This performance features audio description.
Running Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

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Creative Saturdays
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School!
Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create Dr. Seuss-inspired characters using everyday found objects. With some imagination, storytelling, and googly eyes, transform ordinary materials into unique characters.

Creative Saturdays are supported by 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.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025.
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Bridging Worlds: The Influence of Diego Rivera and Latin Artists on European Art Movements
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
Discover the vibrant exchange of artistic styles and cultural influences of Diego Rivera and Latin artists who journeyed across Europe in the early 20th century.
This insightful lecture explores how artists like Diego Rivera engaged with and transformed European art movements, creating a rich tapestry of innovation and cross-cultural dialogue that shaped both Latin American and European art.
Learn how their travels and interactions fostered a unique fusion of traditions, techniques, and visions, reshaping the global art landscape in a presentation by Professor of Modern Latin American Art History at George Mason University and author of Transatlantic Encounters, Dr. Michele Greet.
Greet brings her expertise to this compelling exploration of artistic transformation and collaboration. This lecture is offered in conjunction with AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris, which highlights the crucial period in Rivera’s artistic journey, offering insight into his evolution as a modernist and the global context of his work.
Live open captioning is provided during this event.
After the lecture, enjoy dinner at AMFA’s Park Grill. Space is limited. To make reservations, contact: 501-396-0390 or parkgrill@arkmfa.org.

About Dr. Michele Greet
Dr. Michele Greet is Professor of modern Latin American art history at George Mason University. She is author of Transatlantic Encounters: Latin American Artists in Paris between the Wars, 1918-1939 (Yale University Press: 2018) and Beyond National Identity: Pictorial Indigenism as a Modernist Strategy in Andean Art, 1920-1960 (Penn State University Press: 2009). She is co-editor, with Gina McDaniel Tarver, of the anthology Art Museums of Latin America: Structuring Representation (Routledge: 2018).

She has written exhibition catalogue essays on modern Latin American art for MoMA (New York), Fundación Juan March (Madrid), Museu de Arte de São Paulo, El Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and El Museo del Barrio (New York).

She is currently an Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellow at the National Gallery of Art where she is working on a book entitled Abstraction in the Andes, 1950-1970.

Bridging Worlds: The Influence of Diego Rivera and Latin Artists on European Art Movements is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
ARTWORK: Diego Rivera (Guanajuato, Mexico, 1886 – 1957, Mexico City, Mexico), Still Life with Bread Knife, 1915, oil on canvas, 27 3/4 x 31 5/8 x 1 1/2 in., On loan from the Columbus Museum of Art: Gift of Ferdinand Howald. 1931.089.

Green Eggs and Ham Members Brunch (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-16 12:30 - 13:30
AMFA Members are invited to delight in a whimsical brunch where the world of Dr. Seuss comes to life! Children and adults alike will enjoy delicious, story-inspired bites and experience a surprise guest appearance that is sure to spark imaginations.
Ticket prices include entry to both the brunch and the 2:00 p.m. performance of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat.
Not an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this event.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MT). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is supported by Summit Utilities.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
