Events

Art Start 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...

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...

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...

Grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh: hilarity ensues in this holiday movie centering around a unique family gathering at Christmastime. In The Family Stone, Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) wants to bring his girlfriend, Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker), home to meet his bohemian Connecticut family. Straitlaced Meredith, feeling she needs backup, asks her sister...

Create a collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, and Form. View works from the exhibition, then explore collage techniques in the studio to create a balanced composition with colored paper, acrylic, and watercolor paint. Minimalism: Color, Line, Form is supported by Dianne and Bobby Tucker.

S.G. Goodman, a Kentucky native, delves into the complexities of love and its aftermath in her sophomore album, Teeth Marks. Her debut album, Old Time Feeling, earned her praise as an "untamed rock n roll truth-teller" as she narrated her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer and a queer woman in a rural...

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, learn how to throw a pot...

This Creative Saturdays is hosted by Pulaski Heights Elementary School! Inspired by the magic of Madeline's Christmas, guests are invited to stop by the Windgate Art School to create colorful, hand-stamped holiday cards with enchanting Eiffel Tower designs. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab...

Calling all superheroes! Children in grades K-5 are invited to make artwork featuring your favorite superheroes or create never-before-seen heroes with the help of local cartoon and comic book artists. Be part of the lead-up to An Unlikely Hero, a new play premiering at AMFA on January 18, 2025! A supervised lunch is scheduled for...

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...

Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. “Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.” With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect...

Have fun making solid wood holiday ornaments while learning simple slot joint construction techniques, the basic properties of wood, and wood shop safety. Use the band saw, scroll saw, jig saw, sanders, hand tools, and power tools. This workshop is designed for students in grades 9-12.

Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. “Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.” With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect...

Create reusable gift tags from versatile polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Applying a resin coating will allow your gift tags to be wiped clean with alcohol and used again and again. Open to all skill levels. Ages 16+ Artwork by Danya Golden.

This one-day workshop will cover fundamental woodturning techniques and lathe safety. After watching a short demonstration and practicing the techniques, students will turn two unique wine bottle stoppers. Little or no woodturning experience is required. Wood bowl and platter by Kim Fifer.

Discover the joy of printmaking with your little one and create two sets of hand-printed holiday cards. Learn about printmaking without using a press, a skill you can take home and keep doing outside the studio. Print by Kristin Andrews-Karr.

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...

During this time at AMFA, thoughtful adjustments will be made across the Museum to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests can enjoy a gentle reduction in lighting and volume throughout the galleries, as well as a quiet area for those needing space to relax and recharge during their visit. Staff...

Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. “Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.” With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect...