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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-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T210000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStudents must be 18+ to attend\, as the session may use the undraped model. An 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 graphite drawing pencils\, charcoals\, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing 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: Iwan Baan. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-apr-30/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T200000
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SUMMARY:501 Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun of celebrating Central Arkansas’s area code with a day of special discounts and experiences at AMFA! \nTake $5.01 off select merchandise in the Museum Store\, enjoy $5.01 specials at Park Grill\, and more. \nMUSEUM STORE\nAMFA-branded products and other unique finds will be marked down to just $5.01. Stop by to shop the selection for yourself or find a gift for someone you love. \nPARK GRILL\nFor one day only\, enjoy Mexican street corn dip or a house wine special for $5.01 during lunch or dinner. \nMEMBERSHIPS\nThe $50.10 membership promotion can be applied to the Member or Member Plus levels (regularly priced at $70 and $90\, respectively). This offer is redeemable in-person or over the phone for new memberships only. Contact Guest Services at 501.372.4000 for more information! \nART CLASSES\nWatch a ceramic wheel throwing demonstration in the Atrium starting at 5:01 p.m. If you like what you see\, sign up for a class in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! \n\n\n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \n\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/501-day/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Bab L'Bluz
DESCRIPTION:Bab L’ Bluz\, meaning “The Door of the Blues\,” is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by their passion for Gnawa music\, they learned the guembri together\, creating a fusion of French and Moroccan influences that birthed a repertoire of 10 tracks. \nWith their electric guembris\, Bab L’ Bluz combines Gnawa trance rhythms\, Hassani songs from southern Morocco\, and Chaâbi polyrhythms\, infusing their music with elements of psychedelic rock and incense-filled atmospheres. Led by a female doukkalia\, the group aligns with the “Nayda” movement of Moroccan youth\, promoting local heritage and singing freedom-inspired texts in Moroccan-Arabic dialect\, darija. \nSince their inception\, the quartet has been active globally\, captivating audiences with their hypnotic riffs and mystical\, liberating performances. Bab L’ Bluz’s poetic and powerful music transcends boundaries\, expanding into a sonic territory of its own. \nIn 2020\, they gained acclaim with their album Nayda!\, earning top rankings and reviews from Mojo\, Songlines\, The New York Times\, Vogue Arabia\, BBC\, and others. The following year\, they won their first Songlines Music Award and embarked on a world tour that continues to captivate audiences. \nTheir new album Swaken was released on May 10\, 2024. \n\n\nPhoto by Samadoss Maitoul. \n\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported in part by Saracen Casino Resort.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBab L’Bluz is supported in part by 107 Liquor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-bab-lbluz/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Art for Two: Reclaimed Silver Pendants (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to transform silver scrap metal like broken chains and earrings into a new gleaming charm! Learn to melt\, shape\, and add texture to your piece using hammers and stamps. \nArt 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 required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \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. \nPendant by Myriam Saavedra. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-reclaimed-silver-pendants-sold-out-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Art for Two: Glass Flowers (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create eye-catching floral and botanical glass artwork using a hot torch and flame. Under the guidance of an expert glass artist\, you will learn the fundamental techniques for sculpting flowers\, leaves\, and other vibrant botanical features with colorful glass rods. \nArt 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 required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \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. \nGlasswork by Donnell Williams. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-glass-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T190000
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos
DESCRIPTION:Join multimedia artist Yashua Klos as he explores themes of identity\, memory\, and African Americans’ complex relationship to the American labor economy through his artwork. \nKnown for his woodblock printing and monotype techniques\, Klos creates unique collage materials to build fragmented yet dimensional portraits. Reflecting on his own family’s history\, Klos reimagines acts of resistance against exploitative labor systems\, portraying figures in restful poses and the resilient beauty of wildflowers—symbols of strength and renewal. \nDiscover how his work sheds light on personal and collective histories\, offering powerful visual meditations on identity and resilience. \n\nResilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/resilience-and-rest-artist-talk-with-yashua-klos/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 60th Spring Tour of Homes: Art and Architecture in MacArthur Park\, the Quapaw Quarter Association is hosting a free\, hands-on art project that invites guests to design their own imaginative neighborhoods. \nUsing stamps and ink\, participants will design their own roads\, homes\, and landscapes by drawing inspiration from architectural details and the vibrant character of the surrounding neighborhood. All ages and skill levels are welcome! \nAbout the Quapaw Quarter Association\nIncorporated in 1968\, the Quapaw Quarter Association (QQA) grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence\, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock. \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-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
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SUMMARY:Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, experiment with a variety of techniques—including carving\, drawing\, cut paper\, and collage—to transform imagery into bold\, dynamic artworks. \nAMFA Artist-in-Residence Yashua Klos will guide you through both the technical aspects—such as reproduction\, registration\, and inking—and the creative process\, helping you develop your own unique approach to printmaking. \nThis workshop is designed to unlock your artistic potential\, offering both technical skills and the freedom to express your personal vision through the versatile medium of woodblock printmaking. \nThis two-day workshop meets on Saturday\, May 3\, and Sunday\, May 4\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \n\nCuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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. \nThe Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation. \nARTWORK: Yashua Klos\, You See Past (detail)\, 2023\, woodblock prints on archival paper\, Japanese rice paper\, acrylic\, spray paint\, and wood on canvas\, 48 x 48 in.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/large-scale-woodblock-printmaking-with-yashua-klos-1/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T113000
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CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174934Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries! \nWith 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. \n\nPhoto by Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T000806
CREATED:20251001T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174930Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Vase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create a unique cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA’s Rivera’s Paris exhibition. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to explore select artworks\, gathering ideas for incorporating color and shape into their vase designs. \nUsing underglaze and carving tools\, you will bring your vision to life by adding intricate patterns and textures to your piece. Throughout the process\, you will learn how to manipulate the materials to achieve depth and contrast. Once your design is complete\, a clear glaze will be applied by staff\, enhancing and brightening your colors for a polished\, finished look. \nThis workshop offers a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from a rich collection while honing your ceramic techniques. \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/ceramic-vase-workshop-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T000806
CREATED:20251001T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174911Z
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SUMMARY:Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, experiment with a variety of techniques—including carving\, drawing\, cut paper\, and collage—to transform imagery into bold\, dynamic artworks. \nAMFA Artist-in-Residence Yashua Klos will guide you through both the technical aspects—such as reproduction\, registration\, and inking—and the creative process\, helping you develop your own unique approach to printmaking. \nThis workshop is designed to unlock your artistic potential\, offering both technical skills and the freedom to express your personal vision through the versatile medium of woodblock printmaking. \nThis two-day workshop meets on Saturday\, May 3\, and Sunday\, May 4\, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. \n\nCuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported in part 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. \nThe Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation. \nARTWORK: Yashua Klos\, You See Past (detail)\, 2023\, woodblock prints on archival paper\, Japanese rice paper\, acrylic\, spray paint\, and wood on canvas\, 48 x 48 in. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/cuts-and-ink-large-scale-woodblock-printmaking-with-yashua-klos-may-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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