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 Go,...

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 over music mixed by DJ Courier or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Drinks and music start at 5:00...

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...

Booker T. Jones is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history. As leader of the legendary Booker T. and the MGs, this pillar of soul music collaborated with Otis Redding, Albert King, and more during his tenure at Stax...

Celebrate AMFA's exhibition Beyond the F1 Circuit: Artistry and Speed with Williams Racing with this Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity! Stop by the Windgate Art School to create an expressive painting full of colors, patterns, and lines using cars and wheels as your paintbrushes. You are also welcome to contribute to the Museum’s imaginative Little...

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 one-day workshop, learn how to safely use a gas-fueled torch to shape, control, and melt solid glass rods into colorful glass marbles of your own design. Marbles by Donnell Williams.

AMFA is casting youth actors for our upcoming holiday show Madeline's Christmas! No appointments are necessary – just come prepared to sing, dance, read scenes, and play acting games. All materials will be provided. Community roles are volunteer positions. Actors must be able to commit to evening and weekend rehearsals October 28 – November 30,...

Adult professional actor auditions are taking place at AMFA for our upcoming 2024-2025 season! We are officially casting puppeteers for Flurffy and Friends as well as actors for our upcoming mainstage shows An Unlikely Hero and Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat. AMFA is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization, community,...

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...