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 It...

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 the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Sip a beverage, listen to...

Experiment with 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 independently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged...

Hear artist Natasha Bowdoin share how she responded to the architecture of AMFA to create her site-specific installation Spring Song in the Art Perch during this exciting Artist Talk. Bowdoin, who pulls from a range of artists’ and authors’ work on botanical life and ecology, creates playful and dynamic installations that challenge our relationship 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, 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, learn how to control, manipulate, and add color 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, learn how metal moves and make a custom-sized ring...

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 clever one-board wine bottle holder from dark...

Join us for a very special edition of Creative Saturdays with artist Natasha Bowdoin! Natasha Bowdoin’s site-specific art installation Spring Song was the inspiration for this year’s Community Created, an annual project built for educators, educational partners, and students. AMFA is committed to offering arts programming to every community across the state. AMFA provides free...

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...

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...