Week of Events
Art Start
Join us for a reading of The Color Monster, a book that explores emotions through color. Then, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool students to...
Art Start
Join us for a reading of The Color Monster, a book that explores emotions through color. Then, create a pastel resist painting inspired by the bold and expressive colors found in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool students to...
Drop-in Printmaking
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...
Concert Series: Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
Powerhouse Grammy award-winning vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer is touring the world’s finest concert halls and festivals after four decades of singing background for icons like The Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, Sting, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails. Lisa’s heartfelt story in the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom altered her musical journey – sharing clips of...
Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 3-5)
Take the mystery out of auditioning with this workshop! Explore vocal techniques, review dance steps, practice cold readings and monologues, and more. Then, perform a mock audition to walk through the process from start to finish. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. All skill levels are welcome.
Youth Audition Workshop (Grades 6-8)
Take the mystery out of auditioning with this workshop! Explore vocal techniques, review dance steps, practice cold readings and monologues, and more. Then, perform a mock audition to walk through the process from start to finish. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. All skill levels are welcome.
Creative Saturdays
Celebrate self-expression and style inspired by AMFA's exhibition Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s! Create a self-portrait that highlights your unique look and personality, then display it in a bold, patterned frame reminiscent of the vibrant era. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity...
Gallery Tour
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.