Stop by the Windgate Art School and spark your creativity with a free make-and-take activity perfect for kids, adults, and families of all ages! Guests are invited to create an abstract artwork full of color and movement ahead of the Action/Abstraction Redefined Dance Performance happening at 1:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theater. Expand this […]
AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper, more meaningful manner. We invite you to drop by, say hello to a docent, and discover new details, insights, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your […]
Toast to AMFA’s milestone year at a sparkling spritz bar and experience an elevated picnic set amongst AMFA’s elegant landscape on the grounds of MacArthur Park. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by the chefs at Park Grill – including the restaurant’s signature desserts – and a full selection of beer and wine. With live entertainment […]
Create a small hand-sized animal sculpture and learn the basics of solid clay sculpting. Instruction covers how to use simple sculpting tools to model, hollow, rejoin, and attach the sculptures […]
Traditional Indigenous choreography and modern movement merge to create a unique art form during this contemporary dance performance. Watch as a spectrum of innovative dancers from across the country come together to perform a wide-ranging program, mirroring the creative youthful artistry on view in Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s. Skillfully combining new […]
Drop in and discover AMFA with a 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. Photo by Jason Masters.
Gracias al esfuerzo de un grupo de educadores voluntarios del Museo de Bellas Artes de Arkansas (AMFA), se proporcionarán visitas guiadas para una mayor comprensión y apreciación de sus obras de arte. A través de actividades y debates divertidos, atractivos y memorables, se invita a los visitantes del museo a descubrir sus galerías, así como […]
AMFA’s welcoming and enthusiastic docents are available throughout the galleries to answer questions and help guests connect with art in a deeper, more meaningful manner. We invite you to drop by, say hello to a docent, and discover new details, insights, and stories about your favorite art and artists while exploring the galleries at your […]
ArtStart is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading, imaginative play, and art-making. This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! In this session, we are reading It […]
Experience an exclusive on-stage discussion with Studio Gang’s Founding Partner, architect Jeanne Gang, and AMFA’s Executive Director, Dr. Victoria Ramirez. This exciting talk will be moderated by Forbes arts and travel writer Chadd Scott, who named AMFA “America’s Most Inviting Art Museum.” Hear more about the impetus for this monumental building project, the inspiration behind […]
Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Sip a beverage, listen to […]
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 […]