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...

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. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged...

Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone! Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel, or pick up a refreshing snow cone – both non-alcoholic and boozy are available. You can even order drinks and dinner at Park Grill...

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 handbuilding techniques. Whether you're new to ceramics or looking to deepen your understanding, this...

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! This Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the wild and imaginative world of animal-inspired art in the Young Arkansas Artists exhibition through hands-on collage. Invent your own hybrid species by blending colors, textures, and forms to...

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.