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 Aaaligator!...

Elevate your midweek at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails and music mixed by DJ AJ Parker or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Drinks and music start at...

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...

With an exciting format and style, all seven artists invited to the Delta Triennial – representing Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, respectively – will come together for this special event at AMFA. Join Kevin Demery, Christian Dinh, Anita Fields, Coulter Fussell, Letitia Huckaby, Jerry Phillips, and Andrew Scott Ross as they share...

Join Delta Triennial artist Andrew Scott Ross in the Windgate Art School for a special edition of Creative Saturdays! Through a free make-and-take activity, guests are invited to take inspiration from Ross's work Hamsa and create artworks full of patterns and symbols. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has...

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...

Mistaken identity abounds when Flurffy’s Irish cousin Murphy pays him a visit over summer break! Help Flurffy and his friends untangle a web of missteps and chance meetings with the guidance of their newest puppet friend, Butter Bee. Original songs, choreography, and interactive storytelling make this tale perfect for little ones and families. The program...

Explore the intersection of mindfulness and artmaking through a meditative ink drawing session with Delta Triennial artist Clark Valentine. Through a series of mindfulness practices and drawing exercises, students are encouraged to explore their “present-ness” in the creation of two drawings. The first drawing will be a response to body, emotion, and thought awareness, while...

Learn more about Delta Triennial artist Kate Clements and her artistic practice during a free lecture and live artmaking demonstration. Clements will offer attendees a deep dive into her artwork, research, and concepts, then showcase her unique method of working with glass. Solarium (pictured above) is on view in the Delta Triennial from June 28...

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. Photo by Jason Masters.

Join us in the Windgate Art School to observe Delta Triennial artist Lisa Krannichfield at work during an informal artmaking demonstration. Learn more about her unique artistic process as you watch her create multimedia watercolor collage works in various stages of completion. She’s a Rainbow (pictured above) is on view in the Delta Triennial from...

Are you a local artist, artisan, or maker? Stop by to learn what it takes to have your work for sale in the AMFA Museum Store! The store management team will be available to answer your questions, and you can enter to win an AMFA swag bag. Photo by Jason Masters.

Everyone from artists and collectors to designers and gallery owners is invited to connect and socialize at this event celebrating contemporary art made in the Delta region. Come explore the Delta Triennial exhibition, enjoy drinks, and start conversations while supporting collaboration and networking in our Little Rock and Central Arkansas art communities. Jerry Philips (Marshalltown,...

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...

Frit is often considered an accessory glass. But through this hands-on workshop, Delta Triennial artist Kate Clements will demonstrate how you can make frit the centerpiece of a glass artwork. Working with simple tools to create complex patterns and images, experiment with pushing the boundaries of fragility and harnessing the potential of material transformation. About...