Events

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where our docents will elevate your evening with an...

Members are invited to stop by the Museum and get an exclusive crash course on the artists featured in Undivided. Learn all about Theaster Gates and Nari Ward during this casual hangout before the lecture begins. Consider this the perfect opportunity to get to know other Members and gain an insider perspective on these two...

Theaster Gates and Nari Ward, two internationally recognized artists, will sit down for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation as they delve deep into unexplored territories within their artistic practices. AMFA’s Undivided series redefines the traditional conventions of an Artist Talk by pairing contemporary artists together to interview each other, creating nothing less than an unforgettable dialogue. Gates...

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.

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...

Unplug and connect for a night of family fun! Explore classic parlor games from charades to the laughing game – there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

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...

Experiment with watercolors while you and your little one paint side-by-side to create a vibrant botanical painting using leaves, flowers, and other natural materials.