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SUMMARY:Art Together for Guests with Low Vision or Who are Blind
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! \nLed by trained docents\, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork based on themes observed during the tour. \n\nArt Together for Guests with Low Vision or Who are Blind is supported in part by Judy C Thompson Rev. Trust. \nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-together-for-guests-with-low-vision-or-who-are-blind-apr-22/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Tours
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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \nIn this session\, we are reading Dance is for Everyone and creating ballet dancer puppets. \n\nArt Start is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-apr-23/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T210000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA’s 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. \nAn instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are a carving block\, five-piece cutters and stamp carving tool\, and high-quality paper. Basic printmaking materials will also be available. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nPhoto by Rachel Cobler. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-printmaking-apr-23/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Demonstration: Wheel Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the ceramic techniques taught in AMFA’s Windgate Art School studios and expand your knowledge of working with clay! A knowledgeable ceramic artist will demonstrate various techniques\, offer insights into the creative process\, and discuss finished works made using the potter’s wheel. \nWhether you are new to ceramics or looking to deepen your understanding\, this session provides an engaging opportunity to discuss topics and ask questions in a casual way. \nStop by for a fun and inspiring conversation that will leave you with fresh ideas and techniques to try in your own ceramic practice! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-demonstration-wheel-throwing/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020129
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. \nFrom bold\, art-infused interpretations of classical works to groundbreaking premieres\, Nouveau celebrates the evolution of dance as an art form. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-nouveau-apr-25/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \nInspired by the iconic photography on view in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s\, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fashion design. \nBrathwaite was a pivotal figure in the “Black is Beautiful” movement\, and his work celebrated natural beauty and African heritage\, capturing bold styles and cultural expression. Using fashion design stencils and fabric samples\, create your own unique outfits and couture pieces by embracing the vibrant aesthetics and empowering themes present in Brathwaite’s photography. \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour of "Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s"
DESCRIPTION:Explore Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s with a docent-led exhibition tour! \nTake a guided look at several carefully selected works on view – including some never-before-seen images from the artist’s archive – and leave with a deeper understanding of Brathwaite’s photography practice and life as an activist. \n\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nARTWORK: Kwame Brathwaite (New York\, New York\, 1938 – New York\, New York\, 2023)\, Untitled (Studio shoot with Marcia McBroom. Album cover for The Players’ Association featuring David Sanborn and Mtume) (detail)\, 1976\, archival pigment print\, 15 x 15 in.\, Courtesy of Philip Martin Gallery and The Kwame Brathwaite Archive.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-kwame-brathwaite/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Cubism Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in Rivera’s Paris and immerse yourself in the world of Cubism during this exciting workshop. \nLearn about Cubism and how to deconstruct subjects into geometric shapes and fragmented forms. Using acrylic paint on canvas\, students will experiment with composition\, focusing on line\, shape\, and color to create dynamic\, multi-perspective pieces. \nWhether you are new to Cubism or looking to deepen your understanding\, this class provides a hands-on opportunity to express your own artistic vision through Cubist style. \n\nRivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/cubism-painting-workshop-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T153000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night's Dream (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved score\, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a magical summer’s night. \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream brings together a community cast of dancers to weave a tapestry of romance\, comedy\, and magic. From the mischievous antics of the fairy realm to the tangled love affairs of mortal lovers\, each act unfolds with grace and charm. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-a-midsummer-nights-dream-sold-out-apr-26/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T203000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. \nFrom bold\, art-infused interpretations of classical works to groundbreaking premieres\, Nouveau celebrates the evolution of dance as an art form.  \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-nouveau/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
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SUMMARY:Metal Houseplant Stake Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Add a touch of personality to your plants in this fun and creative workshop! \nLearn to design and sculpt unique houseplant stakes using vibrant polymer clay. Explore techniques for shaping\, detailing\, and curing polymer clay to craft a one-of-a-kind accessory for your favorite greenery. \nPerfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike\, this workshop provides all materials needed to create your plant stake masterpiece. Come ready to play with clay and leave with a functional and decorative piece to brighten up your plants. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/metal-houseplant-stake-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T153000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night's Dream (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved score\, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a magical summer’s night. \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream brings together a community cast of dancers to weave a tapestry of romance\, comedy\, and magic. From the mischievous antics of the fairy realm to the tangled love affairs of mortal lovers\, each act unfolds with grace and charm. \nPhoto courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ballet-arkansas-a-midsummer-nights-dream/
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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