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...

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...

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...

In this insightful talk, multi-disciplinary artist Anne Lindberg describes her process of blurring the lines between drawing, sculpture, and textiles. Responding to architecture, nature, and light, Lindberg is known for her installations of taut threads that create immersive and unexpected environments in response to the architecture of the surrounding space. In 2023, AMFA commissioned Lindberg...

Immerse yourself in the world of Rivera’s Paris! Experience a taste of Rivera’s life during the early 1900s with French dinner specials at Park Grill, live jazz performers, and more special surprises across the museum – perfect for a night out. Park Grill reservations are available at parkgrillatamfa.com. If you cannot snag a reservation, grab...

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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, create a vibrant suncatcher perfect...

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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, learn how to shape metal...

Inspired by AMFA’s multi-colored thread installation passage by Anne Lindberg, this special family festival invites you to unleash your imagination and create your own passage-inspired art – alongside the artist herself. Find inspiration by experiencing the installation in person and learning more about Lindberg’s approach to color, line, and composition. Families can also explore some...

Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience! Whether you are a skilled artist or a first-time maker, this opportunity welcomes guests of all ages to experience a variety of artistic disciplines through free, hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations. Instructors will be on hand to...

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...

Experience Anne Lindberg’s site-specific installation passage on a docent-led tour! Get an up-close look and take in every detail to walk away with a deeper understanding of the artist’s process and unique point of view. Anne Lindberg: passage is presented by Terri and Chuck Erwin with additional support from the Lenore G. Tawney Foundation. Photo...

Explore artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris and learn how to create a Cubist painting. Students will work with acrylic paint on canvas and construct a composition with line, shape, and color. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.