7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, February 23, 2026
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026 -Art Start
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February 25, 2026 -AMFA Board of Trustees Meeting
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February 25, 2026 -Artist & Vendor Open Call
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February 25, 2026 -Drop-in Metalsmithing
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February 25, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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 art-making activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers...
AMFA Board of Trustees Meeting
Meeting Agenda Call to Order and Welcome – Le’Kita Brown, Board of Trustees President Introduction of Guests Approval of Minutes from December 17, 2025 Meeting AMFA Restructured: Meet the C-Suite Team Finance Committee Report – Gary Cooper, Chair, and Laine Harber, AMFA CFO Review FY2026 Budget FAC Committee Report – Betsy Rhodes and Mary Olive...
Artist & Vendor Open Call
Are you a local artist, artisan, or maker? Stop by to learn what it takes to have your work for sale in the AMFA Museum Store! Bring samples of your work, information about your price points, and be ready to share more details about yourself and your products. The store management team will be available...
Drop-in Metalsmithing
Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. One 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...
Drop-in Figure Drawing
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. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the...
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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February 26, 2026 -Art Insights: Aging Well
Art Insights: Aging Well
Re-imagine what it means to age well in this inspiring conversation that considers how movement, art, and mindfulness can strengthen the body, renew focus, and nurture social connection. Presented in connection with AMFA's exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, this event highlights the expertise of four speakers – Dr. Catherine...
Friday, February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026 -Watercolor Botanicals Workshop (SOLD OUT)
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February 27, 2026 -Art For Two: Clay Cup Companions (SOLD OUT)
Watercolor Botanicals Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Use watercolors to create detailed botanical studies and expressive works inspired by the beauty of plants and nature. You will learn how to mix and build colors to capture the subtle nuances of your botanical subject. Explore a range of techniques that allow you to express the essence of plants in your own unique style....
Art For Two: Clay Cup Companions (SOLD OUT)
Make a pair of cups that fit snuggly together and brighten up any table space or countertop! You will learn how to decorate your cups by stamping or carving designs into soft clay. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a...
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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February 28, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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February 28, 2026 -Glass Bead Workshop (SOLD OUT)
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February 28, 2026 -Gallery Tour
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February 28, 2026 -Uncommon Threads Printmaking Workshop
Creative Saturdays
Craft your own pocket-sized accordion book using folded paper. Inspired by AMFA's exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, this project invites guests to explore time, memory, and storytelling in a miniature, hands-on format. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a...
Glass Bead Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Learn the essential techniques of creating colorful glass beads from an expert glass artist. Instruction covers melting and shaping glass by using a hot torch flame, exploring the process of working with glass rods, and learning how to make round spherical beads. Working with the torch, you will gain an understanding on how to manipulate...
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. Gallery Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler....
Uncommon Threads Printmaking Workshop
Explore artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art and learn how to collage photographic images with fabric to create unique works of art. Throughout this workshop, students will sew images into a variety of provided fabric materials to create finished pieces, offering a creative and accessible way to explore alternative artmaking techniques....
Sunday, March 1, 2026
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March 1, 2026 -Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
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March 1, 2026 -Meditative Sundays
Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
Create expressive paintings inspired by the energy and emotion of music! Working 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....
Meditative Sundays
Explore meditation, reflection, and creative awareness inside AMFA's exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, where art becomes a guide for slowing down, calming the mind, and reconnecting to the present. Led in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness Program, Meditative Sundays offers a guided experience, from meditation and slow...