Week of Events
Art Start
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...
Bridging Worlds: The Influence of Diego Rivera and Latin Artists on European Art Movements
Discover the vibrant exchange of artistic styles and cultural influences of Diego Rivera and Latin artists who journeyed across Europe in the early 20th century. This insightful lecture explores how artists like Diego Rivera engaged with and transformed European art movements, creating a rich tapestry of innovation and cross-cultural dialogue that shaped both Latin American...
Fridays in Rivera’s Paris
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...
Creative Saturdays
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create Dr. Seuss-inspired characters using everyday found objects. With some imagination, storytelling, and googly eyes, transform ordinary materials into unique characters....
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat! Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr....
Exhibition Tour: Rivera’s Paris
Discover Rivera’s Paris through a docent-led exhibition tour! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a new understanding and appreciation of Diego Rivera’s life as an artist in the early 20th century. Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional...
Art Together with ASL Interpretation
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...
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat! Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr....
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat! Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr....
Art Together with Sensory-Friendly Hours
During this time, 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 members stationed...