Events

Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere, Engineer, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading, create your own small-scale, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson's dynamic work featured in AMFA's Architects of Being exhibition. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! Led by trained docents and specialists, this tour welcomes guests living with dementia or Alzheimer’s – along with their caregivers and family members – to connect and use art to build cognitive skills. The afternoon concludes with a studio workshop with art educators...

The mission of the Architecture and Design Network (ADN) is to educate the public about architecture, design, and related disciplines and the ways in which their practice shapes communities and affects people’s lives. In this free lecture, you are invited to hear from Ross Altheimer, Principal and Co-Founder of TEN x TEN. Before the lecture,...

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an...

Explore AMFA’s new exhibition, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, and network with fellow AMFA Corporate Partners during this special edition of Bright Nights. The evening starts with an exclusive curator-led tour through the exhibition. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary drink in the Cultural Living Room while mingling with your colleagues and building new...

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...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! Led by trained docents, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork...

According to Americana all-star Jason Isbell, “James McMurtry is one of my very few favorite songwriters on Earth and these days he’s working at the top of his game.” Singer-songwriter McMurtry’s albums Just Us Kids (2008) and Childish Things (2005) back the claim, each scoring endless critical praise. The former earned McMurtry his highest Billboard 200 chart position in...

Create a set of floral themed ceramic candle votives! Learn to decorate the clay from an expert ceramic artist by pressing soft clay into a textured mold that has patterns of leaves, stems, and greenery. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class...

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...

The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24's Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner at a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on November 26, 2025. About the Film In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity,...

Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory...

Create beautiful glass holiday trees to decorate your home or give away as gifts! Learn all about the fundamentals of glass fusing – such as glass cutting, snipping, and layering – to make geometric shapes and form each design. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry...

Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being and immerse yourself in the world of Esphyr Slobodkina during this exciting workshop. Learn about Slobodkina's abstract paintings and investigate how to organize a painting through composition. Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will experiment with composition, focusing on line, shape, and color to...

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant textiles featured in AMFA's exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, create colorful layered collages using felt. Experiment with shapes, textures, and patterns to design your own unique fabric artwork. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity...

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 a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a...

Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art! Team up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled, you will add charming, personalized details. Projects will be...