Events

Designed for secondary educators, explore how AMFA’s annual Community Created project brings collaborative, curriculum-connected artmaking into your classroom.  Centered on an AMFA artwork or theme, this initiative provides a complete lesson plan and teaching resources that support individual creativity and collaborative learning. In this professional development session, secondary educators will participate in a guided studio activity led...

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of nature with Worm Weather, a delightful story about rainy-day adventures. Inspired by artist Natalie Miebach’s weather-driven art installation Under A Restless Sky, this session connects weather, art, and sound. We will create and decorate rain shakers, then bring the story to life by using them during the reading. Art...

Prepare for the academic year ahead at AMFA’s annual "Back to School" event, a special opportunity for educators to connect, create, and find inspiration for the classroom. Discover new programs, preview upcoming exhibitions and performances, and explore resources designed to support your curriculum. Earn professional development credit while engaging in hands-on studio activities and mingling...

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 DJ Afrosia, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. AMFA...

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...

This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to woodturning, perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new. You will learn fundamental woodturning techniques, including proper tool handling, methods for shaping wood, and essential lathe safety practices. After a brief demonstration, students will practice these techniques hands-on before creating two unique wine bottle stoppers...

Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! 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. Your...

Experience a day where art and gardens come together through hands-on artmaking in partnership with Little Rock Master Gardeners and Tipton & Hurst. Inspired by the works on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection, explore the Museum and enjoy a variety of free activities: Create...

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...

This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to common hand tools for woodworking. Sign up to gain hands-on experience using a variety of tools, including the circular saw, miter saw, jig saw, cordless hand-drill, and router. Under expert guidance, you will measure, lay out the project, and learn to safely operate tools to create a...

Immerse yourself in art and drawing during this hands-on workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles! This workshop offers a unique opportunity to creatively work in the galleries and gain insight from an artistic professional in AMFA's Windgate Art School. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the AMFA galleries and use artwork as...