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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Explore the hidden connections between nature and daily life with a reading of Outside In\, a poetic story about the ever-present outdoors. Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability\, this session invites children to construct a recycled 3D landscape project\, using repurposed materials to recreate nature through art. \nArt 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! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-jul-16/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Sneak Series Double Feature: The Wild Bunch
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to partner with A24 for a very special double feature of The Wild Bunch and Eddington.  \n\n\n\n‍The Wild Bunch is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time\, having been selected for preservation in the Library of Congress’ American Film Registry and ranked in the top 100 films of all time by the American Film Institute. Eddington director Ari Aster (Hereditary\, Midsommar) hand picked this film to screen in this double feature. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film\n\n\n\nIn this gritty Western classic\, aging outlaw Pike Bishop (William Holden) prepares to retire after one final robbery. Joined by his gang\, which includes Dutch Engstrom (Ernest Borgnine) and brothers Lyle (Warren Oates) and Tector Gorch (Ben Johnson)\, Bishop discovers the heist is a setup orchestrated in part by his old partner\, Deke Thornton (Robert Ryan). As the remaining gang takes refuge in Mexican territory\, Thornton trails them\, resulting in fierce gunfights with plenty of casualties. \n\n\n\nRun Time: 2 hours\, 15 minutesRating: R \n\n\n\n\nWATCH THE TRAILER\n\n\n\n\n\nThis screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sneak-series-the-wild-bunch/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T200000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Spins
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art\, music\, drinks\, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. \nKick back with craft cocktails\, enjoy music mixed by Jordan Cox\, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nPhoto by Natalie Zeta. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-jul-16/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093706
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SUMMARY:Drop-in 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-drawing-jul-16/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T210000
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SUMMARY:Sneak Series Double Feature: Eddington
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to partner with A24 for a very special double feature of The Wild Bunch and Eddington.  \n\n\n\nAcclaimed director Ari Aster (Hereditary\, Midsommar) returns for his highly anticipated follow-up to 2023’s Beau Is Afraid with the neo-western thriller Eddington. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film\n\n\n\nEddington stars Joaquin Phoenix as small-town sheriff Joe Cross\, who runs for mayor when progressive incumbent Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal) attempts to modernize their dusty hamlet by attracting a new artificial-intelligence data center. \n\n\n\nRun Time: 2 hours\, 28 minutesRating: R \n\n\n\n\nWATCH THE TRAILER\n\n\n\n\n\nThis screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/sneak-series-double-feature-eddington/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
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SUMMARY:Night Flowers: Artist Talk with Aurora Robson
DESCRIPTION:Discover how New York-based artist Aurora Robson transforms found and recycled materials into striking sculptures and installations that reflect themes of sustainability and the environment. Learn how she uses this meditative process not only to address personal and social struggles\, but also to search for hope through her practice and materials. \nAs a leading voice in the intersection of contemporary art and ecological awareness\, Robson’s work and story offer an inspiring example of how creativity can drive change\, encourage reflection\, and transform the way we see the world around us. \nHer work is currently featured in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection\, on view at AMFA from June 13 to August 31\, 2025. \nAbout Aurora Robson\nAurora Robson is known predominantly for her innovative\, meditative work intercepting the plastic waste stream. Born in Canada\, Robson grew up in Hawaii and then lived in New York City\, where she studied metal welding at Apex Technical School and earned her New York State metal welding certification. Robson then completed a double major in art history and visual art at Columbia University. \nSince then\, Robson has exhibited internationally while developing numerous techniques for sculpting with post-industrial and post-consumer plastic\, including fastening\, weaving\, sewing\, threading\, ultrasonic and injection welding\, and most recently 3-D printing. \nA recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Grant\, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Sculpture\, a TED/Lincoln Re-Imagine Prize\, and a National Endowment for the Arts Grant\, Robson is also the founding artist of Project Vortex\, an international collective of artists\, designers and architects innovating with plastic debris. \nShe currently lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband\, two daughters\, and a very expressive dog. \n\nNight Flowers: Artist Talk with Aurora Robson is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/night-flowers-artist-talk-with-aurora-robson/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Small Planters with Natural Impressions (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Create a small\, floral-themed planter that brightens up any space or countertop. Learn how to decorate your planter from an expert ceramic artist by pressing leaves\, stems\, and greenery into the soft clay. \np>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 required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \nYour creations will be glaze fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. \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. \nPottery by Jenn Perren. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-small-planters-with-natural-impressions/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T210000
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Landscape Watercolor Paintings (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of nature in this relaxing\, one-night watercolor landscape workshop. \nLearn the fundamental techniques of watercolor and apply them in a straightforward way. With step-by-step guidance\, you will create your own scenic landscape painting while exploring color mixing and brush control. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-landscape-watercolor-paintings/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle
DESCRIPTION:Discover imaginative ways to extend the life of everyday items and learn how local organizations are working to protect natural spaces at this fun family festival presented in partnership with the Little Rock Sustainability Office. \nCreate fused plastic earrings and keychains\, transform upcycled materials into botanical-inspired art\, or draw with natural charcoal while learning how to make your own unique creations. \nWatch artist Aurora Robson as she demonstrates her process of turning discarded plastics into intricate sculptures. Enjoy live music with homemade instruments and explore how creativity can spark a more thoughtful\, resourceful\, and sustainable world. \nExperience how creativity can spark a more thoughtful\, resourceful\, and sustainable world inspired by The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection\, on view at AMFA from June 13 to August 31\, 2025. \n\nFamily Fest: Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-reduce-reuse-recycle/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T160000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Plastics: Plastic Paintings Workshop with Aurora Robson
DESCRIPTION:Collaborate with The Long View artist Aurora Robson during an engaging\, hands-on workshop exploring creative ways to transform consumer plastics into intricate plastic paintings. \nWork directly with Robson in AMFA’s Windgate Art School to experiment with new techniques and manipulate discarded materials into meaningful artworks that highlight the importance of environmental sustainability. \nThis unique opportunity allows students to learn from Robson’s creative process and gain insight into how innovative artmaking can inspire environmental awareness\, creative problem-solving\, and social change. \n\nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \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 by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025. \nARTWORK: Aurora Robson\, Shhh\, 2023\, 3D-printed post-industrial medical grade plastic\, tinted polycrylic\, fiber optics\, and motion sensors (permanent public art)\, 65 x 14 x 7 ft. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/botanical-plastics-plastic-paintings-workshop-with-aurora-robson/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T113000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: "The Long View"
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led exhibition tour of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \nEnjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view\, gain a richer connection to the exhibition\, and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition’s themes and narratives. \n\nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \nARTWORK: Richard Misrach (Los Angeles\, California\, 1949 – )\, Battleground Point #21\, 1999\, chromogenic dye coupler print on paper\, 28 x 32 in. On loan from the Bank of America Collection. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-the-long-view-jul-19/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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