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SUMMARY:Drop-in Metalsmithing
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. One of our expert metals artists will be monitoring the studio to offer advice and direction towards completing your artwork. \nEach three-hour session provides an opportunity to develop and refine your skills in an independently focused work environment. \nThis session is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a metals class or have taken an eight-week metals class at the Windgate Art School. \nSupplies are not included. Students must bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/drop-in-metalsmithing-july-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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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\, Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Thong\, a joyful story exploring shapes found in everyday foods. Then\, create paper food sculptures inspired by the playful forms and creative processes of artist-in-residence Laura Tanner. \n\nArtist-in-Resident Laura Tanner is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \n \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Spins
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art\, music\, drinks\, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. \nKick back with craft cocktails\, enjoy music mixed by DJ Nick Hud\, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view\, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. \nAMFA is the place to be every Wednesday night all summer long! \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/wednesday-spins-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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 an 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-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Art for Two: Hollow Copper Cuffs
DESCRIPTION:Create and design a bold\, sculptural cuff in this hands-on workshop! Alter industrial copper tubing and learn how to use a torch to soften the metal and various hammers to create unique organic textures. \nArt For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials are included and no skills are required – just come ready to create\, unwind\, and add some artistic spark to your evening. \nPresent your Art For Two registration receipt at Park Grill to receive a complimentary appetizer\, valid for one year from the date of your workshop. \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. \nArtwork by Myriam Saavedra.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-hollow-copper-cuffs-july-31/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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SUMMARY:Family Fest: A Taste of Home
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate food\, family\, and creativity with a day of hands-on art-making\, recipe sharing\, and sweet treats from local restaurants. \nGuests of all ages can explore food-inspired art activities across the Windgate Art School studios\, create artwork with artist Laura Tanner\, enjoy music and dance with mömandpöp\, and watch elaborate cake decorating demonstrations. \nPresented in conjunction with AMFA’s exhibition A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time\, this experience showcases how food brings people together and connects families across generations. \nThis event is recommended for ages 4 and up. \n\nFamily Fest: A Taste of Home is supported in part by the John and Robyn Horn Foundation and Art Bridges. \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 \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-a-taste-of-home/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: Food as Art
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and explore how artists use food in art\, from traditional still life painting to contemporary practice\, on a free docent-led tour through the galleries at AMFA! \nWith this fun\, engaging\, and memorable experience\, guests of all ages are invited to discover how familiar objects transform through paint and sculpture\, shifting perspectives and revealing new ways of understanding everyday life. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Tours are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-food-as-art-aug-1/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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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\, engage in gentle\, seated yoga movements that support breath\, relaxation\, and ease of movement. This accessible practice reconnects you with your body and leaves you with simple techniques you can carry into daily life. \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-august-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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