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Make a heartfelt portrait of your pet! In this fun and engaging one-day workshop, you will learn how to build a painting from the ground up, using acrylic paints and working from photographs of your own beloved animal companion. Whether you are new to painting or looking to sharpen your skills, an expert painter will...

Join us for a cozy reading of Bear and Wolf, then enjoy a fun painting activity where the story's wintery world will come to life as textured, playful prints using stamps. 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...

Meeting Agenda: Call to Order and Welcome – Le’Kita Brown, Board of Trustees President Approval of Minutes from September 29, 2025 Meeting Finance Committee Report – Gary Cooper, Committee Chair and Laine Harber, AMFA Chief Financial Officer President’s Report - Le’Kita Brown Director’s Report – Dr. Victoria Ramirez, AMFA Executive Director AMFA’s Strategic Plan –...

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...

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...

We could all use an escape now and then. That’s certainly true for Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet), two strangers who connect online and temporarily swap houses as a means of escaping from the stresses of their lives. Join them on a trip to discover a little holiday magic with this special screening...

The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson at a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on December 25, 2025. About the Film Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band,...

Craft a votive candle holder in solid dark walnut that can serve as a gorgeous decorative centerpiece! Learn how to use the drill press to create holes, then sand and seal the wood for a pleasing and eye-catching finish. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home...

Learn all about the basics of decorating pottery with the horsehair raku technique. Two pieces of pottery will be provided for students to fire and decorate. Experienced students can bring two hand-sized wheel-thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to glaze and fire. The instructor will demonstrate proper safety, glazing techniques, and preparing materials. The Windgate Art School...

Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition, Architects of Being, and immerse yourself in the world of Louise Nevelson during this exciting workshop. Learn about Nevelson's abstract artworks and creatively organize a collage through composition. Using available materials, students will layer, work with collage papers, and use adhesives. Whether you are new to collage...

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 or be transformed into holiday cards. 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...

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,...

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.

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,...

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,...

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,...