Events

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...

On the cusp of the late NEA Jazz Master, pianist, and composer Dr. Randy Weston's centennial birthday, esteemed members of Weston’s “African Rhythms” jazz ensemble – including Weston’s musical director and arranger T.K. Blue – have rejoined forces to pay tribute to their exceptional leader. The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet bears direct witness to Dr....

Design a colorful mosaic on a small panel surface using a variety of colorful pieces. Inspired by the A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time exhibition, this hands-on project allows guests to explore patterns and textures while creating their own unique artwork. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are...

  Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises....

For guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, drop in and discover the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a docent-led gallery tour accompanied by an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. This fun, engaging, and memorable tour provides all guests the opportunity to explore the art on view while learning how to appreciate works...

  Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises....

Inspired by the AMFA exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, this Making Together invites families to explore the creative possibilities of fiber-based art. Parents and children will collaborate to design a mixed media wall hanging, combining fabric, yarn, collage, and decorative elements to craft a unique piece of art to display at home. This hands-on...

Discover the connection between body, breath, and expressive painting in this immersive workshop led by Little Rock artist and certified yoga instructor, Lo Patt. Lo guides participants through a blend of gentle yoga, mindful movement, and intuitive artmaking. You will explore how physical awareness can deepen creativity to make inspired paintings and visual artworks. No...

Jump into the joy of Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!—a rollicking musical adventure straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning children’s books. This high-energy show features best friends Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, big feelings, and unexpected surprises. When...

During this time, thoughtful adjustments will be made across the Museum to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests can enjoy a gentle reduction in lighting and volume throughout the galleries, as well as a quiet area in the Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall for those needing space to relax and...