7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Art Start
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April 8, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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April 8, 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 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Art Insights: Mindful Living
Art Insights: Mindful Living
Pause, breathe, and reconnect with the present in a conversation that considers how mindfulness and creativity can shape a more intentional, balanced approach to life. Through discussion and guided reflection, three scholars and practitioners will explore how practices such as meditation, movement, and creative expression can quiet the mind, reduce stress, and awaken awareness: Dr....
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
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April 10, 2026 -Art for Two: Phone Photography
Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. Your creations will be...
Art for Two: Phone Photography
Travel to the AMFA Galleries with professional photographer Margo Duvall and artistically explore art on display with your camera phone. Following Museum guidelines, participants will take photographs while learning about composition, color balance, and how to use the viewfinder. Bring your camera phone and experience the art on display through the lens of a camera!...
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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April 11, 2026 -Youth Theatre Auditions
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April 11, 2026 -Gallery Tour
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April 11, 2026 -Adult Theatre Auditions
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April 11, 2026 -Marbled Paper Workshop
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April 11, 2026 -Making Together: Paper Weaving
Creative Saturdays
Design and build your own movable figure sculpture using colorful pipe cleaners and beads. Inspired by the expressive movement of Ballet Arkansas dancers, this project invites guests to explore balance, rhythm, and motion as they bring their figures to life through art. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop...
Youth Theatre Auditions
AMFA is casting community youth actors aged 10 and up for our upcoming season of Children's Theatre productions! Register now and come prepared to sing, dance, read scenes, and play theatre games – all materials will be provided. Community roles are volunteer positions. Actors must be able to commit to evening and weekend rehearsals. Children’s...
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....
Adult Theatre Auditions
AMFA is casting professional adult actors for our upcoming 2026-2027 season of Children's Theatre productions! At AMFA, we believe in the power of live theatre to shape young lives. That’s why we’ve been writing, producing, and staging exceptional live theatre for youth and family audiences for more than 40 years. AMFA is committed to equity,...
Marbled Paper Workshop
Create colorful artwork through the process of marbling paper. Mix, swirl, and layer colors over water to imitate a stone-like surface. Every paper marble design will be slightly different as it is transferred onto paper. This workshop provides a simple, enjoyable, and immersive experience into the world of marbling! The Windgate Art School is generously...
Making Together: Paper Weaving
Inspired by AMFA's installation Nathalie Miebach: Under a Restless Sky, this workshop invites families to explore rhythm, structure, and storytelling through 3-D paper weaving. Participants will experiment with color, pattern, and sculptural form as they build layered weavings that echo the movement of weather and wind. Along the way, kids and adults will discover how...
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026 -Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
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....