Applications Accepted Online Through May 8 for Artists Across the Country
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) invites artists to apply for its second annual AMFA Art Market, taking place September 11–13, 2026. This free indoor event spans across the museum and features up to 50 local and national artists specializing in various disciplines, inviting guests to explore and purchase art while enjoying art-making activities, lectures, food, and fun.
“Building on the massive success of the inaugural AMFA Art Market last year, which welcomed thousands of guests through our doors, this year’s event promises to exceed expectations,” remarks Dr. Victoria Ramirez, executive director of AMFA. “Whether you are an aspiring or experienced art collector, the AMFA Art Market provides an unmissable opportunity to connect with contemporary artists working today.”
Artists will be selected to showcase a wide variety of media, including jewelry, glass, drawing, painting, sculpture, and fiber work. A rotating marketplace of local emerging artists is set to be hosted in AMFA’s Windgate Art School, introducing new voices and rising talent to art collectors visiting the museum throughout the weekend.
Applications are being accepted online via ZAPP, with an early bird deadline of March 27, 2026, and a final application deadline of May 8, 2026. Selected artists will be notified on June 12, 2026.
The AMFA Art Market is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. AMFA members and donors have access to a private preview from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, while the museum is closed to the public. Admission is free.
For more information on the AMFA Art Market, artist applications, or membership opportunities, visit arkmfa.org.
About the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Founded in 1937, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is the largest cultural institution of its kind in the state, offering a unique blend of visual and performing arts experiences. AMFA is committed to featuring diverse media and artistic perspectives within its permanent collection as well as through rotating temporary exhibitions. AMFA’s international collection spans eight centuries, with strengths in works on paper and contemporary craft, and includes notable holdings by artists from Arkansas, the South, and across the United States and Europe.
With a vibrant mix of ideas, cultures, people, and places, AMFA extends this commitment to diversity through the innovative Windgate Art School, a dynamic children’s theatre and performing arts program, and community-focused educational programs for all ages. Located in Little Rock’s oldest urban green space, MacArthur Park, AMFA’s landmark building and grounds are designed by Studio Gang and SCAPE, in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects.