Events

Explore the art on view in AMFA's exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice and discover how raw materials can be transformed by making your own art. Use color, writing, layering, and more to create a beautifully expressive journal while exploring art-making and traditional bookbinding techniques. Studio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and...

Create beautiful glass snowflakes to decorate your home or give away as gifts. Learn about the fundamentals of glass fusing, including an overview of glass cutting to make diamonds and other geometric shapes that form each snowflake's design. Glass snowflakes by Sandra Graham.

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! Led by trained docents and specialists, this tour welcomes guests living with dementia or Alzheimer’s – along with their caregivers and family members – to connect and use art to build cognitive skills. The afternoon concludes with a studio workshop with art educators...

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...

AMFA Circle Society Members, Corporate Partners, Benefactors, and Collectors Group members are invited to learn more about The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art from one of its curators, Dr. Lloyd DeWitt. Enjoy cocktails and conversation, meet our special guest, and hear exciting insights on the works selected for the...

Learn how to paint a draped figure wearing colorful attire with shapes and textures. Participants can work in watercolor, acrylic, or oil during this workshop.

Hear inspiring insights into The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art from its organizing curator, Dr. Lloyd DeWitt. DeWitt will discuss the curves, natural motifs, and refined elegance of Art Nouveau furniture, glass, and works, and examine the influence of economy, trade, and culture in France that led to this...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, a gleaming charm will rise from...

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, discover the joy of printmaking together...

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.

Explore paper as a medium for three-dimensional art with your little one while creating beautifully designed and crafted snowflakes that will be added to a garland for display during the holiday season.

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...