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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION: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 art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience A Dress with Pockets by Lily Murray\, a whimsical story about finding the perfect outfit. Then create a fabric collage inspired by the AMFA exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art.  \n\nUncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft.Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art is supported in part by the Alan DuBois Fund for Contemporary Craft. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-feb-18-2026/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:A Month of Sundays Preview Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of AMFA’s new exhibition\, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, at this Member-exclusive event. \nThis exhibition explores the concept of time through modern and contemporary works of art in a wide range of media\, demonstrating and expanding upon the ways we mark and experience time in our lives and in the environment. For one unforgettable evening\, AMFA Members are invited to slow down\, explore the exhibition\, and savor classic Southern snacks and drinks. \nSecure your free tickets now to see the exhibition before it opens to the public! \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0322 for more information. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nMember Preview: In-Kind support provided by Moon Distributors Inc. and O’Connor Distributing. \nARTWORK: Bruce Comer (Fresno\, California\, 1919 – 1988\, Fresno\, California)\, About-a-Quarter-to-Six (detail)\, 1951\, oil on canvas\, 15 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.\, On loan from the collection of the Mississippi Museum of Art\, Jackson: Mississippi Art Association Purchase Prize.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/a-month-of-sundays-preview-night/
CATEGORIES:Members
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models\, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. \nStudents must be 18+ to attend\, as the session may use the undraped model. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. \nStudents are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Recommended materials are graphite drawing pencils\, charcoals\, and a kneaded eraser. Basic drawing materials will also be available. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nPhoto: Iwan Baan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-figure-drawing-feb-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T210000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Metalsmithing
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. \nOne of our expert metals artists will be monitoring the studio to offer advice and direction towards completing your artwork. Each three-hour session provides an opportunity to develop and refine your skills in an independently focused work environment. \nThis session is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a metals class or have taken an 8-week metals course at the Windgate Art School. Supplies are not included. Students must bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-metalsmithing-feb-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Lost Bayou Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:The two-time Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite\, challenge\, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. \nFounded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot\, the years have brought LBR a feature on Jack White’s American Epic\, contributions to the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild\, and Grammy wins for Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA (their 2023 album with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) and their 2017 studio album Kalenda. \nLost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole\, convention and innovation\, mystery and a revelation\, experimenting and growing the show to what it’s become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Zach Smith.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-lost-bayou-ramblers/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! \nArt 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. \nYour creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pottery-on-the-wheel-feb-20/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: A Month of Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Find joy in every moment with a day of creativity and connection at this free family festival where guests of all ages can make\, move\, and celebrate together. \nInspired by AMFA’s new exhibition\, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this event invites families to slow down and gather for a day of creative exploration. \nDive into these interactive activities: \n\nDo: yoga in the Flex Studio\, meditation in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall\, drawing challenges in the Cultural Living Room\, and community weaving in the Atrium\nMake: sketchbooks in the Drawing Studio\, breathing beads in the Metals Studio\, and memory boxes in the Ceramics Studio\nWatch: printmaking demonstrations and musical performances in the Atrium\n\nAMFA Members enjoy access to an exclusive lounge with snacks and drinks in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-a-month-of-sundays/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T113000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour: A Month of Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s new exhibition\, A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, which explores the concept of time through modern and contemporary works of art. \nEnjoy 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. \n\nExhibition Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. This exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nARTWORK: Mimi Smith (Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 1942 – )\, December 14\, 1978\, The Eleven O’Clock News (detail)\, 1979\, colored pencil and ink on black rag paper\, 30 x 40 in.\, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Purchase\, Collectors Group Fund. Photography by Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/exhibition-tour-a-month-of-sundays/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
DESCRIPTION:Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! \nWorking with Little Rock artist\, Hamid Ebrahimifar\, practice improvisational painting that mirrors the spontaneity and flow of sound. Hamid will guide you through techniques that allow music to shape your artistic expression. A live musician will provide an immersive soundtrack that enhances the creative atmosphere. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring tempera paint\, brushes\, and a painting surface (mixed media paper\, canvas\, or board). In addition to your own materials\, you will have access to tempera paint and a handmade calligraphy brush to use during the session. \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2026. \nArtwork by Hamid Ebrahimifar.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-expressive-painting-with-music-feb-22/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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