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The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts offers a diverse selection of educational programs that help students explore math, science, reading, and more through the arts.
Young Arkansas Artists
Young Arkansas Artists highlights the remarkable talent, creativity, and perspective of Arkansas students. From kindergarten through high school, students of all ages are represented in a wide range of media and techniques.
Submissions for the 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition will be accepted from December 11, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
Submit Artwork
Learn more about the entry requirements and the exciting awards available for next year's exhibition, opening on May 17, 2025.
Field Trips
A visit to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is not just another field trip. It is an opportunity for students to experience the creative ways artists tell their stories, express their emotions, and deal with the challenges of life.
Field trips will provide wonder and encourage curiosity as your students explore the Museum, enjoy imaginative performances in the Children’s Theater, and view the inspiring artwork in the galleries.
School Tours
School tours are available Tuesday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and must be reserved in advance.
School Shows
AMFA's 2024-2025 Children's Theatre has been revealed!
Reserve seats at a performance for your school group now.
Sponsor
School Tours are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Educator Resources
AMFA is pleased to provide educators with resources and activities that help K-12 students explore their imagination and creativity through art.
Explore the Gallery
Check out our free downloadable creative writing prompts, color book pages, art-focused games, and more that introduce the AMFA Foundation Collection in fun and engaging ways.
Sponsor
Educator Resources are supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory Board at AMFA offers an opportunity for creative and motivated high school students to play a pivotal role in developing teen programming, providing cross-generational mentorship, and contributing to the vibrant arts community in Central Arkansas.
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Teen Advisory Board 2024-2025
- Addison R., Sophomore
- Anthony W., Senior
- Ariel C., Sophomore
- Disha R., Senior
- Elizabeth L., Junior
- Gloria C., Junior
- Ian F., Sophomore
- Lilian O., Sophomore
- Lindsey M., Senior
- Lucy C., Junior
- Luis S., Junior
- Madeline R., Senior
- Madison Z., Junior
- Natalie D., Freshman
- Nishka G., Sophomore
- Olivia R., Senior
- Saida M., Senior
- Stephanie O., Senior
Sponsor
The Teen Advisory Board is supported by The Schmieding Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Educators Advisory Board
The Educators Advisory Board provides participating educators the opportunity for professional development within the museum and local art community while working to create experiences for other educators in coordination with AMFA staff.
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Educators Advisory Board 2024-2025
- Melinda Asewicz, Cabot High School
- Candace Barns, Don Roberts Elementary School
- Anna Boyd, Lisa Academy North
- Sarah Burns, Arkansas Department of Education
- Char Dupins, Sylvan Hills Middle School
- Anastasia Fink, Episcopal Collegiate Upper School
- Wyatt Hamilton, North Little Rock High School
- Aaron Hardin, Bryant Middle School
- Sarah Higgins, Episcopal Collegiate Middle School
- Andrea Kilpatrick, Christ Little Rock School
- Chris Klinger, North Little Rock High School
- Leslie Macklin, University of Central Arkansas
- Suzanne McClinton, Pulaski Heights Elementary
- Jessica McSpadden, Episcopal Collegiate Lower School
- Shea Pickens, Horace Mann Arts & Science Middle School
- Deborah Ramsey, Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary
- Blair Ray, Gibbs International Magnet Elementary
- Venus Richmond, Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary
- Suzanne Rogers, Lisa Academy Arkansas
- Amy Schleicher, Dunbar International Magnet Middle School
- Michele Snyder, Arkansas Department of Education
- Marcella Saoud, Episcopal Collegiate Pre-K
- Jessica Taverna, Little Rock Central High School
- Shalisha Thomas, Pine Bluff High School
- Matt Travest, Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School
Sponsor
The Educators Advisory Board is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.