Events

ArtStart 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! In this session, we are reading Circle...

In our first social event of 2024, AMFA members are invited to mix and mingle during this special happy hour celebration of an exciting new year at the Museum. Enjoy complimentary drink tickets, pick up a new programming guide, and explore opportunities to utilize your benefits for upcoming classes, performances, and other events. AMFA staff...

Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and...

Join us for this free and intimate conversation with Brian Blade discussing his life in music and art with longtime colleague, Jason Weinheimer. American drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Brian Blade's contributions to music span over 30 years and disparate genres. Blade's nuanced and lyrical approach to percussion especially has led to the development of a...

In 1997, multiple Grammy award-winning drummer and composer Brian Blade formed The Fellowship Band with pianist and composer Jon Cowherd. Over the 25 years that the band has existed, they have released seven critically-acclaimed recordings beginning with their debut album Fellowship in 1998, followed by Perceptual in 2000, Season of Changes in 2008, Landmarks in...

AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper, more meaningful manner. We invite you to drop by, say hello to a docent, and discover new details, insights, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your...

Flurffy needs your help finding his way through an epic wintertime adventure! Join Flurffy and his friends to build a story in real time using music, games, and imaginative play during this interactive show. The set will mold to fit the narrative as you create it together! This free educational program is designed for youth...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a 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. Photo by Jason Masters.

AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper, more meaningful manner. We invite you to drop by, say hello to a docent, and discover new details, insights, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your...

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron tells the story of Mahito, a 12-year-old boy struggling to settle in a new town after his mother's death. When a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world. About...

Directed by Celine Song, Past Lives depicts the tale of Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends that are wrest apart after Nora's amily emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love, and the choices that make a life. About the Film Run...