Capital Campaign

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has undergone a major transformation of its building and grounds in Little Rock. Through revitalizing existing structures and uniting them with a “blossoming” central addition, the new design creates a 133,000-square-foot building that embraces the surrounding city and park and establishes a bold new architectural identity.

The Museum’s historic 1937 Art Deco façade was returned to its original role as the building’s north entrance. The central addition – with its organic curves and pleated roof – creates a complementary, park-side entrance at the south and establishes a light-filled, connective space that intuitively guides guests through the Museum.

The 11-acre landscape extends the Museum experience into MacArthur Park, bringing a biodiverse array of new plantings that provide shade and beauty for indoor/outdoor social spaces, as well as new walking paths that allow guests to enjoy nature and view outdoor sculptures. AMFA's landmark building and grounds are designed by Studio Gang and SCAPE.

The new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts was realized through a public-private partnership, starting with a $31 million commitment from the City of Little Rock generated by a hotel tax revenue bond. Contributions from generous private donors more than quadrupled the public commitment.

Support

AMFA thanks the Windgate Foundation, Harriet and Warren Stephens, Terri and Chuck Erwin, Robyn and John Horn, the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust, Katie and Miles Stephens, Mary Olive and John Stephens, and Laura and Cliff Brookshire for their transformative lead gifts to the development of the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The Windgate Art School, Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries, Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center, Robyn and John Horn Gallery, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall, and Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box are named in recognition of these lead gifts.

The Campaign benefited from the support of 21st Century Founders ($1 million to $35 million), Leadership Donors ($100,000 to $999,999), Major Donors ($25,000 to $99,999), and many others who have made generous donations at every gift level.

On behalf of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Board, Foundation Board, and Staff, we offer our sincere thanks to the 21st Century Founders, Leadership Donors, and Major Donors listed below. Your commitment made this project possible, and we are grateful.