Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Character Acting: Movement Workshop
2024-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Practice your character acting techniques by exploring movement as a tool for creating and building a character. Connect with others in the theatre community and work with local theatre professionals.
All skill levels are welcome.

Drop-in Figure Drawing
2024-10-02 18:00 - 21:00
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. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils, charcoals, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

Photo: Iwan Baan.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation.

Gallery Engagement
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-06 13:30 - 15:00
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.

Fridays on the Lawn: Music Edition
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn.
Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA!
This week’s performer is Genine Latrice Perez and the Dizzy 7. Playing music that ranges from Motown to Big Band and Latin to Dixie, the Dizzy 7 features a full rhythm section, a three-man horn section, and Craig Wilson’s signature vocals.
Please note coolers and any outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Fridays on the Lawn: Music Edition is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Art for Two: Stained Glass Suncatchers (SOLD OUT)
2024-10-04 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, dive into the fundamentals of stained glass techniques as you craft a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window.
Instructor: Jennie Cooper

Art for Two: Coin Rings (SOLD OUT)
2024-10-04 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 metal moves and make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin.
Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank

Figure Drawing Workshop
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00
Explore the art on view in The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art and create your own drawing inspired by the exhibition.
Working with a draped model, students will learn how to draw by capturing nature-themed designs and movements inherent in the Art Nouveau style.

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art is presented by Terri and Chuck Erwin.
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art is organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia, and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C.

Drawing by Robert Bean.

Gallery Tour
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30
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.

The Legend of Sleepy Flurffy
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:45
Spooky season is upon us, and Flurffy and his friends are preparing to put on their annual fall play. But will their mysterious director, Mr. Crane, prove to be a pain in the neck? Can Flurffy and the gang battle their stage fright, or will they balk under pressure to produce the perfect show?
New songs and interactive storytelling combine to delight little ones and families alike! The program runs about 30 minutes, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The Legend of Sleepy Flurffy is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
