Art Start
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher.
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!

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

Bright Nights
2025-11-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks.
This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an illuminating conversation about the art on view. Wrap up the night (and maybe a few gifts) with a shopping trip to the Museum Store.
Drinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries.

Bright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr.
Docents are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters

Creative Saturdays
2025-11-29 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the colors of fall by crafting layered floral pins using a variety of materials and textures. Design and assemble your own unique accessories that bring a warm, autumnal touch to any outfit.
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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part 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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Exhibition Tour: A Paradox of Plenty
2025-11-29 10:30 - 11:30
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty – the artist’s first solo exhibition of her playful painting installations taking over the Robyn and John Horn Gallery.
Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and leave with a new understanding of Larusso’s artistic practice.

Exhibition Tour: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler.
Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
ARTWORK: Lori Larusso (Massillon, Ohio, 1980 – ), Flotsam & Jetsam (detail), 2025, acrylic paint on cut-out acrylic panels, 28 x 110 in., Courtesy of the artist.

Art Start
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a reading of The Snowy Day, a story about the magic of winter. After story time, create a shimmering winter landscape using mirrored paper and paint sticks.
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!

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

Drop-in Printmaking
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00
Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA’s Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it’s a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects.
An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are a carving block, five-piece cutters and stamp carving tool, and high-quality paper. Basic printmaking materials will also be available.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Photo by Rachel Cobler.

Art For Two: Hammered Copper Bracelets (SOLD OUT)
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00
Create a hammered copper bracelet with a personalized message or design! Learn how to hammer, bend, and stamp designs onto a piece of heavy copper wire.
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Bracelets by Myriam Saavedra.

Creative Saturdays
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the playful spirit of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! by decorating your own holiday ornament. Create a colorful self-portrait or portraits of someone special to bring a personal touch to your winter decor.
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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and 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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

"Uncommon Threads" Inspired Jewelry Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00
Make an inspired pendant and earrings with polymer clayand learn how to create designs and patterns inspired by the art on view in AMFA’s exhibition, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.
This workshop includes an hour lunch break while your work is fired in a kiln.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Earrings by Danya Golden.

Glass Snowman Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00
Design colorful and festive glass snowmen that will lighten up any tree or window!
Learn the basics of glass fusing to arrange shapes and patterns in a creative way. Your completed designs will be transformed in the kiln to achieve a smooth and glossy finish.
This is an excellent workshop for those interested in experiencing the basics of glass fusing.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Glasswork by Lola Warren.

Gallery Tour
2025-12-06 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-06 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:15
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and good will.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:15
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and goodwill.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Arrive early to enjoy a holiday choir performance and stay after the show to meet the cast!
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Phone Photography Workshop
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00
Travel to the AMFA galleries with professional photographer Margo Duvall and artistically explore the art on display with your camera phone.
Following museum guidelines, participants will take photographs while learning about composition, color balance, and how to use the viewfinder. Bring your camera phone and experience the art on display through the lens of a camera!

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Making Together: Winter Weaving
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00
Get cozy while learning how to make a simple loom and creating a winter-inspired tapestry with wool yarns and a variety of colors.
Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of artmaking fun with your child!

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Tapestries by Danielle James.

Educator Appreciation Night
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Wrap up the semester in style with a night of free drinks, entertainment, and camaraderie! It’s time to treat yourself to a fun night out with other educators.
Start the evening with a short presentation about AMFA’s upcoming programs in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center at 6:00 p.m., then head upstairs to the Cultural Living Room for a complimentary drink and live music at Bright Nights. Check in with AMFA staff as soon as you arrive to enter to win raffle prizes!

Bright Nights is supported in part by Elizabeth and Van Tilbury/East Harding Construction and Virgil L. Miller Jr.
In-kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Drop-in Figure Drawing
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00
Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills.
Students must be 18+ to attend, as the session may use the undraped model. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils, charcoals, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Photo: Iwan Baan.

Woodturned Bottlestopper Workshop
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to woodturning – perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new.
You will learn fundamental woodturning techniques, including proper tool handling, methods for shaping wood, and essential lathe safety practices. After a brief demonstration, students will practice these techniques hands-on before creating two unique wine bottle stoppers to take home.
With step-by-step guidance from an expert woodturner, participants will gain confidence in using the lathe and exploring their creativity.
No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided!

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Bottle stoppers by Kim Fifer.

Pre-Concert Lounge for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:15
Enhance your appreciation for live music with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Join us for complimentary drinks and socializing in an intimate lounge setting before the Phil Cook concert.
Not in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event, or call 501.396.0348 for more information.
The 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS, Mary Ann Coleman, Mimi San Pedro, Olivia Farrell, and Susan Conley.

Concert Series: Phil Cook
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00
Pianist Phil Cook is a quietly pivotal figure in modern American music, known for his subtle yet transformative contributions to some of the past decade’s most vital folk, indie, and gospel records. Whether it is the spirited piano solo on Hiss Golden Messenger’s Day O Day, the inclusive melody of Bon Iver’s AUTAC, or his work with artists like The War on Drugs, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and the Indigo Girls, Cook has shaped the sound of countless artists with his soulful, understated touch.
In early 2020, Cook paused his relentless touring duties with others, intent on focusing on how all his experiences and erudition could fit into his own songs. He found a cabin in the North Carolina mountains, began leaving his windowsill slightly cracked each night, and recorded tangled bird songs. With the sun finally high, Cook would listen to the day’s recordings and improvise in real time on the instrument that remains the first and most steadfast love of his musical life: the piano.
In his new album Appalachia Borealis—a deeply poignant and personal set of 11 piano meditations inspired by his windowsill improvisations—Cook reflects not only the turmoil and sadness of a fraught time, but also the hope, light, and joy of looking for the other side. You can sometimes still hear the birds whose tune and time helped to inspire so many of these songs.
Even when they are not within earshot, their essence remains: that is, to rise and meet the day best you can, no matter how uncertain and strange the moment may seem.

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.
Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Art For Two: Portrait Drawings (SOLD OUT)
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00
Experience an evening of fun as you learn how to study and sketch your partner using graphite or charcoal pencils. An experienced illustrator will show you the basic techniques involved to effectively draw a portrait.
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.

Creative Saturdays
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00
Inspired by Junie B. Jones and her lively classroom adventures, create your own composition notebook. Use stickers, magazine cutouts, and more to create a personalized cover that is as unique and fun as you are.
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!

Creative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and 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.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Exhibition Tour: Architects of Being
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s groundbreaking exhibition, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, where the works of these two midcentury American artists are brought together in dialogue for the first time.
Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and leave with a new understanding of Nevelson and Slobodkina’s creative lives.

Exhibition Tour: Architects of Being is supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Alan Dubois Fund for Contemporary Craft, Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Anita Davis, and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas.
The catalog for Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina is supported in part by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.

This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Art Together with ASL Interpretation
2025-12-13 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, Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust, and Riggs Cat.
Photo: Iwan Baan

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:45
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and good will.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Stay after the show to meet the cast and enjoy free art-making activities!
This performance features audio description.
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutesRecommended Age: 5 and up

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
