Events

Celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024 on AMFA’s Crescent Lawn and have uninterrupted views of the total solar eclipse! While waiting for the special moment to arrive, enjoy music mixed by a live DJ, grab a bite to eat, and party the day away in style. Ballet Arkansas hits the stage at 11:00...

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 The...

Due to weather, this event will be held inside the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about...

Experiment with the printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it's a great way to learn a new art form or work indepedently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Basic printmaking...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! Led by trained docents and specialists, this tour welcomes guests living with dementia or Alzheimer’s – along with their caregivers and family members – to connect and use art to build cognitive skills. The afternoon concludes with a studio workshop with art educators...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel....

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, make a simple cherry hardwood cutting board for use...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet by learning how to...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing,...

In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits! AMFA is thrilled to present BRUSH...

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...

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...

In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits! AMFA is thrilled to present BRUSH...

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...

In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits! AMFA is thrilled to present BRUSH...

In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits! AMFA is thrilled to present BRUSH...