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...

Experience the next chapter AMFA Artist-in-Residence Laura Tanner’s community-driven project, Dish – an exploration of food, memory, and place. Tanner shares stories and recipes from her first visit before inviting local chefs to the stage to discusses the inspirations behind their most popular dishes, revealing how experiences, traditions, and community can be found in every...

Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone. Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel, and pick up a refreshing snow cone – both boozy and non-alcoholic versions are available. As a special surprise for our youngest adventurers, AMFA’s...

Design miniature foods using air-dry clay, inspired by the work of Laura Tanner, AMFA's visiting artist-in-residence. Explore how community and food traditions can spark creative ideas for your own tiny creations. 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...

Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition celebrating the creativity and achievement of students artists from across the state. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, learn more about this legacy arts program, and leave with a new appreciation for art education. Exhibition Tours are supported in...