Events

Create a colorful metal pendant inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, Form. Learn to apply and fuse colorful powdered glass to metal using a kiln. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome. Pendant by Myriam Saavedra.

Be our guest during this exclusive open house at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts! The Atrium, Cultural Living Room, Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall, and Performing Arts Theater will be activated to help you picture your next private party, business meeting, or social gathering at the Museum. You are invited to...

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...

Are you a local artist, artisan, or maker? Stop by to learn what it takes to have your work for sale in the AMFA Museum Store! The store management team will be available to answer your questions, and you can enter to win an AMFA swag bag. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

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...

René Marie, known for her dynamic voice and versatile talent, has left an indelible mark on the world of music over two decades. Her work, encompassing 11 albums and numerous performances, transcends genres, blending jazz with elements of folk, R&B, classical, and country. Rooted in the traditions of jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah...

Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting. Windgate Art School faculty will lead participants through a thoughtful and respectful critique of artwork and ceramic processes. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio. Tools by Kim Arcega.

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by Anne Lindberg’s installation passage, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create your own string artwork. Using Lindberg’s innovative use of thread as your guide, experiment with string to create dynamic designs that explore the...

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.