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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDrop 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!” \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-mar-18-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Weaving with Found Materials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Weave a unique tapestry using found objects\, fabric\, and other unconventional materials inspired by AMFA’s exhibition\, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art. \nAn 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. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Danielle James.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/uncommon-weaving-with-found-materials-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251223T171834Z
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SUMMARY:Art Insights: "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYoud’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. \nAs 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. \nARTWORK: Cover of True Grit (detail)\, 1968\, cover design by Paul Davis. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-insights-true-grit/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracey Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260113T183047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142626Z
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SUMMARY:Beads in Time: A Presentation by Sage & Tom Holland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTheir 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. \nFollowing 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. \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. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nPhoto courtesy of the artists.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/beads-in-time-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Special Events,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251210T220800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172258Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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! \n\nThe 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. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/creative-saturdays-summer-2025-v2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251222T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173447Z
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180844Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-10/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260112T193612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214459Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: A Month of Sundays with Dr. Jennifer Jankauskas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet 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. \nThrough engaging questions and conversations\, explore how artists consider slow time\, duration\, aging\, endurance\, and mindfulness. \n\nExhibition Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nThe 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. \n \nARTWORK: 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-a-month-of-sundays-march-21/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260224T222729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T190011Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant & Piggie Art Experience (Grades K-2)
DESCRIPTION:This special program invites young artists to enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and hands-on artmaking! \nYoung 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. \nAfter 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. \n\nElephant & 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 \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-piggie-art-experience-grades-k-2/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EandP-Art-Experience-K-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260224T222954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T190017Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant & Piggie Art Experience (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:This special program invites young artists to enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and hands-on artmaking! \nYoung 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. \nAfter 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. \n\nElephant & 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 \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III. \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-piggie-art-experience-grades-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EandP-Art-Experience-3-5.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180934Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-9/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elephant-and-Piggie-Key-Character-Image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251213T183941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T183941Z
UID:10004149-1774173600-1774191600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou 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. \nPlease bring your lunch for a 12:00–1:00 p.m. break. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Lily Warren.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gelli-plate-printmaking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251222T173521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173521Z
UID:10004186-1774180800-1774195200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181001Z
UID:10001532-1774188000-1774191600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-8/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elephant-and-Piggie-Key-Character-Image.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T205805Z
UID:10001533-1774348200-1774351800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast\, play lawn games\, and eat ice cream at Kickoff to Spring Break! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-7/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251230T214856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T153923Z
UID:10004213-1774351800-1774353600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Backstage with Elephant & Piggie
DESCRIPTION:Bring the magic of musical theatre to life this Spring Break during an exclusive meet and greet (and surprise activity!) with the cast of Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” \nFollowing the 10:30 a.m. show\, Circle Society Donors and their little ones ages 3+ are invited to enjoy this special opportunity. Tickets to the performance are not included\, and must be purchased separately. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/backstage-with-elephant-piggie/
CATEGORIES:Members,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260108T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T163210Z
UID:10004232-1774351800-1774355400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Kickoff to Spring Break with Elephant & Piggie
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Spring Break at AMFA with a day of play\, laughter\, and sweet surprises! After the 10:30 a.m. performance of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! in the Performing Arts Theater\, take the fun outdoors to enjoy lawn games and make memories with members of the cast. \nThe Loblolly Creamery ice cream truck is also stopping by to serve up scoops of a special\, limited-edition flavor inspired by the show: Best Friends Forever Swirl. AMFA Members receive a complimentary sample of this deliciously swirled treat\, while Circle Society Donors enjoy an exclusive backstage meet-and-greet with the cast and a special art activity for an extra-memorable experience. \nThis joyful\, come-and-play afternoon is designed for the whole family. It’s the perfect way to keep the excitement going long after curtain call! \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation. \nPhoto by Sara Reeves.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/kickoff-to-spring-break-with-elephant-piggie/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251222T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173614Z
UID:10004187-1774353600-1774368000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reyping-True-Grit-Photo-by-Tracy-Tucker.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251222T173646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T153037Z
UID:10004188-1774432800-1774461600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reyping-True-Grit-Photo-by-Tracy-Tucker.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181049Z
UID:10001534-1774434600-1774438200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-6/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251230T193421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171010Z
UID:10004217-1774434600-1774438200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Art Start (CANCELED)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDrop 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!” \n\nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-mar-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20260313T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154614Z
UID:10004301-1774463400-1774468800@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Sneak Series: Marc by Sofia
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24’s Marc by Sofia at a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on March 27\, 2026. \nThis first documentary feature from Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation\, Priscilla) is an intimate and unconventional portrait of American designer Marc Jacobs. \nAbout the Film\nShot while Jacobs designed his Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection\, this film brings viewers both into the inner world of an acclaimed designer and into the longtime friendship between Coppola and Jacobs\, artists who both came into their own in the 1990s. \nRun Time: 1 hour\, 27 minutes\nRating: PG-13 \n\nThis screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society. \nFilm still courtesy of A24.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sneak-series-marc-by-sofia/
CATEGORIES:Films
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251222T173829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T153109Z
UID:10004189-1774519200-1774548000@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-7/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reyping-True-Grit-Photo-by-Tracy-Tucker.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181112Z
UID:10001535-1774521000-1774524600@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arkmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elephant-and-Piggie-Key-Character-Image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000424
CREATED:20251001T221500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181155Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen 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. \nBrimming 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. \nStay after the show to meet the cast! \nRunning Time: 50 minutesRecommended Age: 3 and up \n\nElephant & 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 \nChildren’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family. \nElephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is supported in part by Caroline and George Makris III.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/elephant-and-piggies-we-are-in-a-play-4/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-8/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a stamped artwork using letters to form a unique design\, incorporating book pages or your favorite quotes. This activity is inspired by performance artist Tim Youd\, who transforms texts with a typewriter to create striking visual art. \nAt 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! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Retyping "True Grit"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDrop 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. \nPhoto by Tracy Tucker. \nAbout Tim Youd\nTim 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). \nYoud’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. \nHe 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. \nYoud’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. \n\nThe 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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/retyping-true-grit-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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