Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Event Series Madeline’s Christmas

Madeline’s Christmas: Ugly Holiday Sweater Day (SOLD OUT)

Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. “Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.” With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect […]

Event Series Madeline’s Christmas

Madeline’s Christmas

Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. “Sometimes the most wonderful things can happen. Especially at Christmastime.” With an enchanting story, beautiful music, and a sprinkle of theatre magic, this musical is perfect […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Inspired by Howardena Pindell's painting Aurora Borealis/Solar Storms: August 2022 #1 on view in the galleries, this Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity invites guests to stop by the Windgate Art School and explore the beauty of natural phenomena through art. Using stencils and paint, create an abstract night sky using dots to build a unique […]

Gallery Tour

Drop in and discover AMFA with a free 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.

Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Studio Saturday

Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School where every studio will be open for you to explore and experience! Whether you are a skilled artist or a first-time maker, this opportunity welcomes guests of all ages to experience a variety of artistic disciplines through free, hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations. Instructors will be on hand to […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA's Windgate Art School! Inspired by the natural beauty in AMFA’s exhibition The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the relationship between nature and artistic expression – a […]

Gallery Tour

Drop in and discover AMFA with a free 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.

Event Series Art Start

Art Start

Art Start 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 […]

Educator Q&A: Young Arkansas Artists

Do you have questions about the submission process for AMFA's 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition? Get your questions answered during this virtual Q&A over Zoom! Educators across Arkansas are invited to hop on, ask questions, and learn more about the exhibition, awards, and more. The 64th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA's Windgate Art School! Step into the world of storytelling by designing your own hero and creating a comic book cover featuring your character. Using a range of mark-making materials, bring your imagination to life by crafting bold new heroes ready […]