Events

Make gifts for friends and family by learning how to make a painting of your pet from the ground up in this exciting one-day workshop. Work from photographs of your pet to get a timeless image of your favorite friend. Painting by Sarah Lassiter.

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...

Explore water-based painting techniques in this one-day workshop. Learn how to compose a stunning landscape by creating a foreground, middle ground, and background on archival paper. Students will view landscapes on view in the AMFA Galleries for inspiration. This class is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced painters! Painting by Cynthia Brucksch.

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...

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...

Gather the whole family for this heartwarming film featuring everyone's favorite comedy crew: The Muppets! In this classic Dickens holiday tale, Kermit the Frog plays family man Bob Cratchit and Sir Michael Caine plays the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge. Other Muppets – like Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Sam the Eagle – weave in and...

Design an ornament or another dangling work of art to brighten the season during this one-day workshop. Using silver-colored tooling metal, emboss your design using hand tools. Finish it off with a hook for hanging and, if you wish, sparkly bead accents. All skill levels are welcome! Ornament by Sharon Landon.

The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present The Brutalist fresh off its Venice Film Festival premiere in a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release. About the Film Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage...

Draw inspiration from the holiday magic of Madeline's Christmas with this Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity! Stop by the Windgate Art School to create a watercolor resist painting of the Eiffel Tower at night illuminated by glowing lights. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab...

Drop off your child for a morning of art-making and children's theatre! Children in grades K-5 will enjoy a 10:30 a.m. performance of Madeline's Christmas in AMFA's Performing Arts Theater followed by a holiday art-making experience in the Windgate Art School. A ticket to the performance is included in the cost of registration.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...