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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 the story Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle\, a cheerful story about friendship\, teamwork\, and helping others. Then\, create a paper animal artwork inspired by the AMFA exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty. \n\nLori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-april-1-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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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-april-1/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Printmaking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. \nRecommended materials are a carving block\, five-piece cutters and stamp carving tool\, and high-quality paper. Basic printmaking 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: Rachel Cobler.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-printmaking-9/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
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SUMMARY:Woodturned Bottle Stopper Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-session workshop offers an excellent introduction to woodturning\, perfect for beginners or those looking to try something new. \nYou 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 to take home. \nWith step-by-step guidance from an expert woodturner\, participants will gain confidence in using the lathe and exploring their creativity. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, and all materials are provided! \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. \nBottle stoppers by Kim Fifer.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/woodturned-bottle-stopper-workshop-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Kaia Kater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHer new album\, Strange Medicine (May 2024)\, celebrates the power of women and oppressed people\, while also sharing meditations on her own life. Kaia is equally recognized for her film work\, winning a Canadian Screen Award for The Porter (CBC/BET+)\, and contributing to the new film\, My Dead Friend Zoe (March 2024) as a songwriter and singer. \nAMFA Members and Season Ticket Holders enjoy access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary drinks from 6:15–7:15 p.m. in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center. \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 Janice Reid.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-kaia-kater/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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! \nAbout the MidSouth Make-a-Wish Foundation\nMake-A-Wish Mid-South serves children across West Tennessee\, North Mississippi\, and Arkansas\, granting unique and impactful wishes that bring hope and joy to families facing critical illness. Every 32 hours\, a child in our community receives a life-changing wish—yet nearly 400 local kids are still waiting for theirs to be granted. \nWith more than 7\,000 wishes fulfilled to date\, Make-A-Wish Mid-South continues to demonstrate the transformative power of a wish. In April 2026\, the organization proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary and the thousands of lives forever changed through the generosity of its community. \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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-20/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Under A Restless Sky
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn 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 practice. \n\nSpotlight Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotight-tour-under-a-restless-sky/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T150000
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SUMMARY:Meditative Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Explore meditation\, reflection\, and creative awareness in honor of 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. \nLed in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness Program\, Meditative Sundays offers a guided experience\, from meditation and slow looking to sound baths and yoga. As the series unfolds\, deepen focus\, release stress\, and build support well-being and connection through art. \nIn this session\, focus in slow\, intentional looking that encourages sustained\, non-judgmental observation\, opening space for clarity\, calm\, and a deeper personal connection to the art on view. \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 \nPhoto by Sara Reeves.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/meditative-sundays-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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