Week of Events
Art Start
Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art, music, movement, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, imagination, and growth. Each session features a story, song, and artmaking activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers...
Cocktails with the Curator: A Toast to Architects of Being
Raise a glass with Dr. Catherine Walworth, Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr. Curator of Drawings at AMFA, as we celebrate the success of Architects of Being and the visionary work of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Through engaging dialogue and discussion, take a deeper look at the art on view and enjoy this unique opportunity...
Creative Saturdays
Inspired by the bold, sculptural works of Louise Nevelson featured in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, create your own textured print using layered foam shapes. Roll ink over your design and pull a print to reveal a striking composition. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop...
Studio Saturday
Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience! Whether you are a skilled artist or a first-time maker, this opportunity welcomes guests of all ages to experience a variety of artistic disciplines through free, hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations. Instructors will be on hand to...
Exhibition Tour: Architects of Being
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s groundbreaking exhibition, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, where the works of these two midcentury American artists are brought together in dialogue for the first time. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and leave with...
Making Together: Creative Calendars
Inspired by the AMFA exhibition A Month of Sundays, this Making Together invites families to slow down and reflect on the passage of time while creating a collaborative calendar for the year ahead. Participants will design and illustrate each month, experimenting with color, pattern, and composition to craft a functional artwork that will be enjoyed...