ArtStart
2024-07-31 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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! by Judith Henderson and Andrea Stegmaier and creating paper alligator puppets.
ArtStart is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good.

Wednesday Spins
2024-07-31 17:00 - 20:00
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 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Spins is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees.

Drop-In Figure Drawing
2024-07-31 18:30 - 21:30
Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills.
Students must be 18+ to attend, as the session may use the undraped model. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request.
Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Please view the supply list for suggested materials. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

Photo: Iwan Baan.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.

Art for Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00
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. No clay experience necessary! Just wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable. Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up three weeks after the class.
Instructor: Danielle James

Creative Saturdays
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the opening of AMFA’s exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice with this Creative Saturdays’ free make-and-take activity! Guests are invited to stop by the Windgate Art School to create metal foil artworks inspired by by David H. Clemon’s work The Trees We Construct to Conceal Our Strage Fruit.
Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you:

Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with a special prize.
Enjoy a coffee or tea and browse the books in the Cultural Living Room.
Explore the galleries and ask our docents questions about the art on view.
Relax over brunch with incredible views and a locally inspired menu at Park Grill.

Creative Saturdays are supported by Garver and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Studio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr. and the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
The Treasure Map is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Gallery Engagement
2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-04 12:30 - 14:00
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 own pace.

Photo by Jason Masters.

Gallery Tour
2024-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
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.
