Week of Events
Art Start
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. Art Start is...
Sneak Series Double Feature: The Wild Bunch
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. The 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...
Wednesday Spins
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick 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. AMFA...
Drop-in Drawing
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. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the...
Sneak Series Double Feature: Eddington
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. Acclaimed director Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) returns for his highly anticipated follow-up to 2023’s Beau Is Afraid with the neo-western thriller Eddington. About the Film Eddington stars Joaquin Phoenix as small-town...
Night Flowers: Artist Talk with Aurora Robson
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. As a leading voice...
Art For Two: Small Planters with Natural Impressions (SOLD OUT)
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. p>Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a...
Art For Two: Landscape Watercolor Paintings (SOLD OUT)
Capture the beauty of nature in this relaxing, one-night watercolor landscape workshop. Learn 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. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where...
Botanical Plastics: Plastic Paintings Workshop with Aurora Robson
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. Work 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. This unique opportunity...
Family Fest: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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. Create fused plastic earrings and keychains, transform upcycled materials into botanical-inspired art, or draw with natural charcoal while learning how...
Exhibition Tour: “The Long View”
Take a docent-led exhibition tour of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. Enjoy 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. The Long View: From Conservation...