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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Build an interlocking\, stackable sculpture in this hands-on artmaking experience inspired by Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. Explore balance as you arrange and connect pieces into a finished structure. \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\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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-nov-7/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Outdoor Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Explore AMFA’s outdoor sculpture collection on a free\, docent-led tour featuring six new acquisitions. \nDiscover the stories\, ideas\, and artistic approaches behind these works while gaining a fresh perspective on the beauty of the Museum grounds. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-outdoor-sculptures-nov-7/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNurture 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 Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems\, a funny story full of big personality and imagination\, then paint a watercolor bird inspired by the movement and atmosphere in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans\, Grammy award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home\, both figuratively and literally. He assembled the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans\, drew up a setlist of some of his most beloved songs – and some new favorites – and rolled tape. \nThe result is The Bywater Sessions\, a musical tour-de-force that showcases the grit\, funk\, and joy that has packed concert halls from New Orleans to Tokyo and beyond. Co-produced by Cleary and John Porter (Roxy Music\, The Smiths\, Taj Mahal)\, it’s a stunning collection of performances that affirms Cleary’s place in the New Orleans musical vanguard. \nAs for the musicians\, it’s the best of the best. Long time Absolute Monster Gentlemen Cornell Williams and A.J. Hall anchor the band on bass and drums\, respectively. They are joined by Nigel Hall (Lettuce) on Hammond organ\, Pedro Segundo (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) on percussion\, Xavier Lynn (MonoNeon\, Ledisi) on guitar\, and an all-star horn section of Aaron Narcisse (Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra)\, Charlie Halloran (Squirrel Nut Zippers\, Preservation Hall All Stars) and Jason Mingledorff (Galactic). \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor. \nPhoto by Steve Rapport.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-jon-cleary/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a graphic collage poster in this design-focused artmaking experience inspired by Soviet Cinema: Mikhail Dlugach and 1920s Poster Design. Explore bold shapes\, typography\, and imagery to design a poster with a theme of your choice. \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\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \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-nov-14/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: Material Nature
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s exhibition\, Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection\, which explores how artists use innovative approaches to traditional materials. \nEnjoy a guided look at the works on view and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition’s themes. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nARTWORK: David Nash (Esher\, England\, 1945 – )\, Crack & Warp Column (detail)\, 2003\, chainsaw carved white oak\, 33 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.\, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchased with a gift from John and Robyn Horn. Photography by Edward C. Robison III. 2004.005.001.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-material-nature-nov-14/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T211420Z
CREATED:20260816T211420Z
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UID:10004496-1794997800-1795001400@arkmfa.org
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 Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems\, a funny story full of big personality and imagination\, then paint a watercolor bird inspired by the movement and atmosphere in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T215303Z
CREATED:20260816T215303Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a festive paper garland in this cheerful holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from AMFA’s holiday production\, Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story\, to cut\, decorate\, and assemble colorful paper shapes into a playful garland perfect for celebrating the season. \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\nGingerbread Man: The Untold Story is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Wright Family Foundation. Children’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 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-nov-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T172655Z
CREATED:20260811T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172655Z
UID:10004521-1795269600-1795273200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the Galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-nov-21/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261125T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260816T211848Z
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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 The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires\, a playful twist on a classic tale\, then create your own paper character inspired by AMFA’s holiday production Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story. \n\nGingerbread Man: The Untold Story is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Wright Family Foundation. Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T215329Z
CREATED:20260816T215329Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Decorate a festive gingerbread house in this holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from AMFA’s holiday production\, Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story\, to design a 2D gingerbread house with an abundance of embellishments and playful patterns. \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\nGingerbread Man: The Untold Story is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Wright Family Foundation. Children’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 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-nov-28/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T192934Z
CREATED:20260816T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T192934Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Food as Art
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and explore how artists use food in art\, from traditional still life painting to contemporary practice\, on a free docent-led tour through the galleries at AMFA! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to discover how familiar objects transform through paint and sculpture\, shifting perspectives and revealing new ways of understanding everyday life. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-food-as-art-nov-28/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T211926Z
CREATED:20260816T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T211926Z
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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 The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires\, a playful twist on a classic tale\, then create your own paper character inspired by AMFA’s holiday production Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story. \n\nGingerbread Man: The Untold Story is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Wright Family Foundation. Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T220509Z
CREATED:20260816T220509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T220509Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a miniature woven composition using unconventional materials\, texture\, and pattern in this hands-on art-making experience inspired by Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \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\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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-dec-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T212045Z
CREATED:20260816T212045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T212045Z
UID:10004499-1796812200-1796815800@arkmfa.org
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 The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming\, a charming winter tale about friendship and curiosity\, then create a paper snowflake inspired by the winter season. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-9-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T145932Z
CREATED:20260817T145932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T145932Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create winter-themed brooches in this wearable art experience. Layer and design small sculptural forms using seasonal colors\, textures\, and patterns to build unique\, stackable pieces. \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-dec-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T220645Z
CREATED:20260814T220645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T220645Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: The Age of Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s exhibition The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film\, offering a bold examination of Germany during the political and economic turmoil following World War I. \nEnjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view\, gain a richer connection to the exhibition\, and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition’s themes. \n\nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Exchange and the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation. \nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is presented by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nARTWORK: Käthe Kollwitz (Königsberg\, East Prussia\, 1867 – 1945\, Moritzburg\, Germany)\, In Memoriam Karl Liebknecht (In Memoriam Karl Liebknecht) (detail)\, 1920\, woodcut on paper\, 26 3/4 x 31 7/8 in.\, On loan from the collection in the Willy-Brandt-House\, Berlin\, Germany.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-the-age-of-anxiety-dec-12/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T212113Z
CREATED:20260816T212113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T212113Z
UID:10004500-1797417000-1797420600@arkmfa.org
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 The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming\, a charming winter tale about friendship and curiosity\, then create a paper snowflake inspired by the winter season. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-16/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T220535Z
CREATED:20260816T220535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T220535Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a decorative bowl in this hands-on clay art-making experience. Take inspiration from Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection to shape and embellish air-dry clay\, exploring texture\, pattern\, and form while creating a functional artwork to take home. \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\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \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-dec-19/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T150000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the Galleries! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-dec-19/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T212208Z
CREATED:20260816T212208Z
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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  The Mitten by Jan Brett\, a cozy tale filled with woodland animals and adventure\, then decorate a paper mitten inspired by the winter season. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-23-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T220553Z
CREATED:20260816T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T220553Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design a festive paper star collage in this colorful holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from the winter season to layer patterned papers\, shimmering accents\, and bold shapes and design a bright\, star-filled artwork. \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-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T201728Z
CREATED:20260816T201728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T201728Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: New Acquisitions
DESCRIPTION:Take a free\, docent-led tour to discover new acquisitions on view throughout the AMFA Galleries. \nExplore a selection of carefully chosen works\, deepen your connection to the permanent collection\, and learn how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-new-acquisitions-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T212244Z
CREATED:20260816T212244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T212244Z
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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  The Mitten by Jan Brett\, a cozy tale filled with woodland animals and adventure\, then decorate a paper mitten inspired by the winter season. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-30/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T191439Z
CREATED:20260518T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191439Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:14-time Grammy award winner Dan Tyminski has left his mark in nearly every corner of modern music. \nHis voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the classic song\, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow\,” in the film\, Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on “Hey Brother” was a global smash. \nHis diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music. But the live shows of the Dan Tyminski Band are the true gems of this storied career\, blending a breathtaking fusion of bluegrass precision\, country storytelling\, and modern acoustic innovation. \nThe Dan Tyminski Band features Jason Davis (banjo)\, Grace Davis (bass)\, Gaven Largent (Dobro)\, Aaron Ramsey (mandolin)\, and Nathan Aldridge (fiddle). \nOn Thursday\, January 14\, Season Ticket Holders enjoy free tickets to a screening of O Brother\, Where Are Thou? followed by a Q&A with actor Quinn Gasaway. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-dan-tyminski/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T215758Z
CREATED:20260518T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215758Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Dustin Dale Gaspard
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard extends the boundaries of Louisiana music. In 2025\, Gaspard became the first ever artist to perform in Cajun French on The Voice\, receiving a full four chair turn from the coaches. \nKnown for his blend of folk\, soul\, and Americana influences\, he often writes introspective lyrics that explore themes of love\, life experiences\, and personal growth. Gaspard has garnered attention for his heartfelt performances and distinctive sound\, resonating with audiences who appreciate authentic storytelling in music. \nAfter 10 years of performing\, Gaspard released his full-length debut album Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen in 2022. Gaspard’s latest project Avec Le Courant is a banjo driven bilingual story album detailing the journey of his Acadian ancestors and their exile. This all new original work will once again combine Americana with varying genres including traditional folk\, blues and contemporary songwriter elements\, while heavily utilizing the Cajun French language. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-dustin-dale-gaspard/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T215746Z
CREATED:20260518T140032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215746Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Davina and the Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION:Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows\, level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism\, and commanding stage presence that blends early jazz\, blues\, and ragtime. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits\, the band is converting audiences around the world one show at a time. \nThis ensemble shines every time they play\, earning feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground. \n“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here\, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” – Rolling Stone \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-davina-and-the-vagabonds/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T141418Z
CREATED:20260415T141418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141418Z
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SUMMARY:Tabriz Table 2027
DESCRIPTION:The first evening of every Tabriz fundraiser\, affectionately known as “hot dog and beer night\,” is a casual celebration of art and AMFA. \nWith flowing drinks and tasty bites\, Tabriz Table invites guests to party in the Museum after hours and indulge in a little fun for AMFA’s good cause. \nStay tuned for more details!
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/tabriz-table-2027/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T145700Z
CREATED:20260415T145700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T145700Z
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SUMMARY:Tabriz Gala 2027
DESCRIPTION:Step into AMFA as it is rarely seen for an unforgettable evening. \nExperience exquisite cuisine during a multi-course dinner\, enjoy specialty cocktails and musical entertainment throughout the event\, bid during the live auction\, and prepare for a night that makes history by nurturing the future of Arkansas. \nStay tuned for more details! Sponsorship information is available here.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/tabriz-gala-2027/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T215729Z
CREATED:20260518T140032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215729Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Dom Flemons
DESCRIPTION:With a repertoire that covers over one hundred years of American roots music\, Dom Flemons has more than earned the title “The American Songster®.” \nFlemons is a folk musician\, Black country artist\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, music scholar\, historian\, actor\, slam poet\, record collector\, curator\, podcaster\, cultural commentator\, and influencer also known for creating\, hosting\, and producing the “American Songster Radio Show” on WSM in Nashville\, TN. He is also the co-founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops\, the first ever Black string band to win a GRAMMY. \nOver the past 25 years\, he has received major awards\, gained world-wide media recognition\, and become one of the most influential and highly decorated voices in American roots music. \n“Dom Flemons is one of the most accomplished American Folk Artists…few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has.” – MOJO \nSeason Ticket Holders\, Circle Society Donors\, and Corporate Partners enjoy access to an exclusive lounge before the show with complimentary drinks. \n\nThe 2026-2027 Concert Series is supported in part by Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley; Metal Recycling Corporation; the Partnership for Community Enrichment with Gael Downs Hees and Randy Hees; and an anonymous donor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-dom-flemons/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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