Events

Before AMFA's exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability closes, we invite you to celebrate with this special story and art-making experience! Join us for a reading of Be a Tree!, a book that explores the beauty and importance of trees in our world. We will use natural materials to create artwork, reflecting on...

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 Mike Poe, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. Plus,...

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...

Discover the versatile techniques of acrylic painting, including traditional and abstract techniques. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore acrylic painting and is a great introduction to the techniques taught more in depth at AMFA's Windgate Art School. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry...

Use watercolors to create detailed botanical studies and expressive works inspired by the beauty of plants and nature. In this three-hour workshop, you will learn how to mix and build colors to capture the subtle nuances of your botanical subject. You will explore a range of techniques that allow you to express the essence of...

Make colorful stained glass designs that will brighten up any room! An experienced glass instructor will demonstrate how to create a design, cut glass, and solder while giving an overview of techniques, tools, and materials of the art of stained glass. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each...

Inspired by the work on view in AMFA's exhibition Lori Larusso: Paradox of Plenty, create and cut out your favorite character, animal, or shape. Afterwards, transform your artwork into a movable figure, perfect for bringing stories to life. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a...

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. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Create unique musical instruments from found and recycled materials in this one-day workshop designed for rising third, fourth, and fifth-grade students. Students will learn how various instruments work, and explore the different ways to use everyday items to create functional musical instruments. The class will also work together to improvise music while learning valuable lessons...

Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! Working with Little Rock artist Hamid Ebrahimifar, you will learn an improvisational painting process that mirrors the spontaneous flow of sound. Each participant will receive a handmade brush to explore how rhythm, melody, and dynamics influence your painting style, color choices, and composition. Hamid...