Week of Events
Monday, March 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 -Art Start
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April 1, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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April 1, 2026 -Drop-in Printmaking
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...
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...
Drop-in Printmaking
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...
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026 -Woodturned Bottle Stopper Workshop
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April 2, 2026 -Concert Series: Kaia Kater
Woodturned Bottle Stopper Workshop
This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to woodturning, perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new. You will learn fundamental woodturning techniques, including proper tool handling, methods for shaping wood, and essential lathe safety practices. After a brief demonstration, students will practice these techniques hands-on before creating two unique wine bottle stoppers...
Concert Series: Kaia Kater
Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater's jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR's Tiny Desk, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Through her artful banjo playing and lush songwriting, Kaia draws on influences rooted in Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia, all of which reflect the diversity of her background. Her new album, Strange Medicine (May 2024), celebrates the...
Friday, April 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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April 4, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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April 4, 2026 -Spotlight Tour: Under A Restless Sky
Creative Saturdays
Create a festive miniature garland by combining paper stars with colorful fabric materials. This hands-on activity is hosted in partnership with the MidSouth Make-A-Wish Foundation. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA's Windgate Art School – no registration required!...
Spotlight Tour: Under A Restless Sky
Take a docent-led tour of Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky – a site-specific art installation commissioned by AMFA for the Art Perch in the Jackson T. Stephens Gallery. Learn more about the symbology present in Miebach's work, gain a richer connection to the installation's theme, and leave with a new understanding of Miebach’s artistic...
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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April 5, 2026 -Meditative Sundays
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...