Week of Events
Monday, April 20, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Art Start
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April 22, 2026 -Collecting Conversation with Martin Muller
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April 22, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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April 22, 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...
Collecting Conversation with Martin Muller
To celebrate his recent gift of 119 modern and contemporary works to the Museum, gallerist and bon vivant Martin Muller is joining us for a special evening of conversation with AMFA's Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr., Curator of Drawings, Dr. Catherine Walworth. Since founding San Francisco’s Modernism Gallery in 1979, Muller has championed artists through...
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 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Art Insights: Roots and Recipes
Art Insights: Roots and Recipes
Celebrate the launch of artist Laura Tanner’s AMFA residency and participate in her community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place. Making connections with AMFA's exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, Tanner shares how her creative process transforms shared recipes and stories into art that reflects the...
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Art for Two: Hollow Copper Cuffs
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April 24, 2026 -Art for Two: Fused Glass Coasters (SOLD OUT)
Art for Two: Hollow Copper Cuffs
Alter industrial copper tubing into a bold, sculptural cuff using a torch to soften the metal and various hammers to create unique organic textures. 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...
Art for Two: Fused Glass Coasters (SOLD OUT)
Design a colorful glass coaster that will lighten up any table or counter top! Learn the basics of glass fusing to arrange shapes and patterns in a creative way. Your completed designs will be transformed in the kiln to achieve a smooth and glossy finish. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for...
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
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April 25, 2026 -Gallery Tour
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April 25, 2026 -Collagraph Workshop
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April 25, 2026 -Making Together: Clay Birdhouses
Creative Saturdays: All Day! with Laura Tanner
Draw a food-inspired still life using a variety of drawing materials, inspired by Laura Tanner, AMFA’s visiting artist-in-residence. Tanner will work on her own artwork and encourages guests to bring kitchen items that are meaningful to them to be included in an evolving drawing that celebrates food, recipes, and the experience of shared meals. At...
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....
Collagraph Workshop
Create unique artworks on paper through the art of printmaking and collagraph. Collagraph blends the techniques of collage and drawing with printmaking to make visually interesting images. Learn from a professional artist how to collage a variety of soft materials onto a plate and create a unique print. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn...
Making Together: Clay Birdhouses
Inspired by the colors and textures of spring, this clay birdhouse workshop invites families to explore form, pattern, and playful design through clay hand-building. Participants will experiment with sculpting techniques, impression tools, and surface decoration as they create unique birdhouses together. Along the way, kids and adults will discover how clay can transform simple shapes...
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 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....