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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-nov-16/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T103000
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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 Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems\, a funny story full of big personality and imagination\, then paint a watercolor bird inspired by the movement and atmosphere in Nathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky. \n\nNathalie Miebach: Under A Restless Sky is supported in part by The Brown Foundation\, Inc. of Houston and Bank of America. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-nov-18/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T020420Z
CREATED:20260828T020420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T020420Z
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights
DESCRIPTION:Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room\, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. \nThis experience extends into the galleries\, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an illuminating conversation about the art on view. Wrap up the night (and maybe a few gifts) with a shopping trip to the Museum Store. \nDrinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries. \n\nDocents are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bright-nights-nov-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T193130Z
CREATED:20260818T193130Z
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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-nov-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T210512Z
CREATED:20260828T195204Z
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SUMMARY:Art Insights: The Intersection of Art and Film
DESCRIPTION:Witness how a generation of avant-garde artists and filmmakers transformed the uncertainty and trauma of post-World War I Germany into revolutionary work that continues to shape art and cinema today. \nDrawing on their expertise in German art\, experimental cinema\, and visual culture\, scholars Dr. Peter Chametzky and Dr. Susan Felleman\, in conversation with Dr. Catherine Walworth\, AMFA’s Jackye and Curtis Finch\, Jr. Curator of Drawings\, deepen our understanding of The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film. \nThrough paintings\, prints\, sculpture\, and film\, they examine how artists used striking lines\, bold colors\, and distorted forms to create emotionally charged works that reflect the human condition and critique the social conditions of their time. \n\nArt Insights: The Intersection of Art and Film is supported in part by Art Bridges. \n \nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Exchange and the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation. \n     \nThis exhibition is generously presented by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nFilm Still of Metropolis\, 1927\, Director Fritz Lang\, Screenplay Thea von Harbou\, Fritz Lang (uncredited)\, Source: Friedrich-Wilhelm Murnau Foundation\, Wiesbaden. \nSince 1966\, the Foundation has been dedicated to preserving\, safeguarding and making accessible a substantial part of Germany’s culturally and historically significant film heritage. It was also responsible for the internationally acclaimed restoration – made possible by a spectacular discovery in Buenos Aires – which brought the almost complete original version back to light.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-insights-the-intersection-of-art-and-film/
CATEGORIES:Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T180325Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Fall Glass Charms (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Create vibrant and colorful fall-inspired glass charms by melting and shaping glass over a torch flame. \nUnder the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist\, you learn the process of hot glass sculpting and work with a variety of colorful glass rods to melt\, bend\, and manipulate the material. \nThis hands-on workshop is an excellent opportunity to develop your glass sculpting skills while creating one-of-a-kind pieces. \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. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-fall-glass-charms/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260821T142118Z
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SUMMARY:Art For Two: Pastel Portrait Drawings
DESCRIPTION:Explore AMFA’s exhibition Will Barnet: Seasons of Life and create a portrait inspired by the works on view. \nDiscover how Barnet captured mood\, expression\, and identity before returning to the studio to work in pastel. Explore facial proportions\, model positioning\, and expressive color to create a meaningful portrait from observation. \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. \nWill Barnet: Seasons of Life is supported in part by Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr.\nThe Museum extends its deepest gratitude to Jackye and Curtis Finch for their commitment to the growth of the AMFA Foundation Collection\, and for their ongoing role in supporting the acquisition of works by Will Barnet.\nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \nArtwork by Zina Al-Shukri.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-for-two-pastel-portrait-drawings/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260816T215303Z
CREATED:20260816T215303Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Create a festive paper garland in this cheerful holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from AMFA’s holiday production\, Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story\, to cut\, decorate\, and assemble colorful paper shapes into a playful garland perfect for celebrating the season. \nAt 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 Art School – no registration required! \n\nGingerbread Man: The Untold Story is supported in part by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Wright Family Foundation. Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and The McMath Family. \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 in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-nov-21/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T170929Z
CREATED:20260820T170929Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Slips and Stains Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create delightful surfaces on your pottery with the use of slip and stains. \nStudents will learn proper application and multiple techniques for applying colored slips and stains to their work. \nLeather-hard clay tiles will be provided to practice on during the workshop\, making it easy to focus on learning and creating. \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 Jenn Perren.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/ceramic-slips-and-stains-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T014549Z
CREATED:20260820T014549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T014549Z
UID:10004591-1795258800-1795262400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:CNC Woodworking Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Learn what Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) routers are and what they can add to your woodworking process. \nTools\, terminology\, and processes will be discussed\, with computer programs like Vectric VCarve Pro and other CAD/CAM software being the presentation focus. \nA short demonstration of the CNC router will follow the presentation. \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/cnc-woodworking-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260828T022648Z
CREATED:20260828T022648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T022648Z
UID:10004648-1795258800-1795262400@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Slow down and take a moment to pause\, reflect\, and respond through art. \nInspired by The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film\, this series combines mindfulness practices\, gallery tours\, and guided discussion to explore how people respond to periods of change and uncertainty. \nLed in collaboration with specialists from the UAMS Mindfulness Program\, each session focuses on listening and expression while discovering how art can create space for dialogue\, awareness\, and reflection. \n\nThe Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film is in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Exchange and the Friedrich-Wilhelm Murnau Foundation. \n     \nThis exhibition is generously presented by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/mindful-living-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T172655Z
CREATED:20260811T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172655Z
UID:10004521-1795269600-1795273200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the Galleries! \nWith 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. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/gallery-tour-nov-21/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T000659Z
CREATED:20260820T000659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T000659Z
UID:10004586-1795352400-1795363200@arkmfa.org
SUMMARY:Making Together: Felted Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of transforming fibers into sculptural creations in this collaborative workshop inspired by the textiles\, materials\, and handcrafted works on view throughout the Galleries. \nWorking together\, learn the basics of needle felting as you shape colorful wool into festive handmade ornaments. \nMaking Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a day full of art-making fun with your child! \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.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/making-together-felted-ornaments/
CATEGORIES:Art School,Holiday,Youth & Families
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