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Week of Events
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Art Start
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September 30, 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...
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, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Concert Series: John Gallagher Jr.
Concert Series: John Gallagher Jr.
A Brooklyn based artist, actor, and screenwriter, John Gallagher Jr. broke out onto the scene with his originating role as Moritz Stiefel in Duncan Sheik’s Broadway mega-hit Spring Awakening, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He has since starred in Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning rock opera American Idiot,...
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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October 3, 2026 -Architectural Pendant Workshop
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October 3, 2026 -Will Barnet-Inspired Figure Drawing Workshop
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October 3, 2026 -Gallery Tour
Creative Saturdays
Create a colorful abstract painting in this expressive flow painting experience. Take inspiration from the art of Sam Gilliam to explore fluid movement, vibrant color, and layered techniques as your paint flows across the surface to create a one-of-a-kind artwork. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and...
Architectural Pendant Workshop
Create a sculptural steel pendant inspired by the angled corners, curved lines, and other architectural elements of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Work with a skilled metalsmith to manipulate steel into a wearable or decorative object. Through expert artistic instruction, learn foundational metalsmithing techniques of scoring, shaping, and soldering. Your steel pendant will be...
Will Barnet-Inspired Figure Drawing Workshop
Explore AMFA's exhibition Will Barnet: Seasons of Life and create drawings inspired by the expressive portrayal of the human figure. Experiment with charcoal, graphite, and pastels while developing your drawing techniques. The workshop includes a live model session, providing the opportunity to apply these skills through direct observation. Whether you are a beginner or refining...
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. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
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October 4, 2026 -Making Together: Flow Painting
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...
Making Together: Flow Painting
Explore the expressive possibilities of color and movement in this collaborative parent-and-child workshop inspired by the vibrant abstract paintings of Sam Gilliam. Working together, participants will experiment with watered-down paint and inks, folding, pouring, and manipulating canvas to create abstract paintings full of rich color and flowing shapes. Making Together offers families an opportunity to...