Events for May 1, 2026
Family Fest: Superhero Saturday
Blast off on opening weekend of An Unlikely Hero – a new play all about superheroes coming to the AMFA stage! Explore family-friendly comics, enjoy…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: Rivera’s Paris
Long before fame and Frida, Diego Rivera set out on a bold journey from Mexico to Europe, chasing his dream of becoming an artist. Now,…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: Artists in Action
Inspired by AMFA’s multi-colored thread installation passage by Anne Lindberg, this special family festival invites you to unleash your imagination and create your own passage-inspired…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
Celebrate the opening of AMFA’s 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition with a day of artmaking and family fun! Take creative inspiration from the art on…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Family Fest: Into the Wild
Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities across AMFA's building and grounds as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Discover imaginative ways to extend the life of everyday items and learn how local organizations are working to protect natural spaces at this fun family…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: Art in Bloom
Experience a day where art and gardens come together through hands-on artmaking in partnership with Little Rock Master Gardeners and Tipton & Hurst. Inspired by…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
In Focus: A Conversation on Photography
Reframe your understanding of photography with photographers Jason Masters and Kat Wilson as they share behind-the-scenes stories from a career’s worth of images. This engaging…
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Free
Family Fest: Architects of Being
Celebrate the creative intersection of fashion and sculpture at this free, family-friendly event inspired by AMFA’s groundbreaking new exhibition, Architects of Being. Drop in and…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Creative Saturdays
Inspired by the festive spirit of the season, play with swirling colors and patterns to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers that can stand alone as art…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Creative Saturdays
Celebrate wintertime by crafting a festive winter-themed wall hanging using bells, charms, and cool-toned colors. Combine textures and shimmering accents to create a beautiful decoration…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Creative Saturdays
Decorate festive masks with a Valentine’s Day twist, using vibrant reds, pinks, and glittering embellishments to make a one-of-a-kind Carnival-inspired creation to celebrate SoMardi Gras.…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: A Month of Sundays
Find joy in every moment with a day of creativity and connection at this free family festival where guests of all ages can make, move,…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Creative Saturdays
Create a festive miniature garland by combining paper stars with colorful fabric materials. This hands-on activity is hosted in partnership with the MidSouth Make-A-Wish Foundation.…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Sneak Screening: Time and Water
Straight from its Sundance premiere and SXSW screening, Time and Water is a universal reflection on the power of home and what it means to…
6:30PM - 8:00PM
$15 for Adults / $13 for Seniors (65+) and Children (2-11)
Family Fest: Young Arkansas Artists
Celebrate the creativity and achievement of student artists from across Arkansas. As the state’s longest-running art competition for grades K–12, Young Arkansas Artists spotlights imagination,…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: American Summer
Kick off the Fourth of July holiday with a day of art, music, and outdoor fun at AMFA! Join a mini parade led by Flurffy – AMFA’s…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
Family Fest: A Taste of Home
Celebrate food, family, and creativity with a day of hands-on art-making, recipe sharing, and sweet treats from local restaurants. Guests of all ages can explore…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Free
