7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, August 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Art Start
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August 19, 2026 -Wednesday Spins
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August 19, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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...
Wednesday Spins
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by DJ Nico, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. AMFA...
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...
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop
Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop
Discover the versatility of acrylic painting in this hands-on workshop. Explore both traditional and more expressive techniques while building confidence with color, composition, and brushwork. With guidance, you will experiment with materials and create work that reflects your own style. This workshop is a great introduction for beginners and a welcoming space for those looking...
Friday, August 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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August 22, 2026 -Layered Realities: Drawing Identities Through Charcoal
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August 22, 2026 -Gallery Tour
Creative Saturdays
Transform pages from books into a layered collage and word-art piece using paint, paper, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time, this project invites you to experiment with text, texture, and composition to make a one-of-a-kind artwork. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are...
Layered Realities: Drawing Identities Through Charcoal
This hands-on drawing workshop introduces students to layered charcoal techniques that blend realism and abstraction. Using erasure, charcoal dust, mark making, and additive/subtractive methods, students will learn to construct expressive portraits that explore presence, memory, and identity through visual language. This workshop emphasizes experimentation, process, and personal interpretation. Students will leave this workshop with new...
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....
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 -Drop-in Expressive Painting and Yoga
Drop-in Expressive Painting and Yoga
Discover the connection between body, breath, and expressive painting in this immersive workshop led by Little Rock artist and certified yoga instructor, Lo Patt. Lo guides participants through a blend of gentle yoga, mindful movement, and intuitive artmaking. You will explore how physical awareness can deepen creativity to make inspired paintings and visual artworks. No...