Event Series Art for Two

Art for Two: Glass Bottle Stoppers (SOLD OUT)

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, learn how to control, manipulate, and add color to […]

Event Series Art for Two

Art for Two: Bolo Ties

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, make a bolo tie by soldering hardware to a […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Explore the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at this edition of Creative Saturdays! Stop by the Windgate Art School to create your own papel picado, a traditional Mexican craft made up of elaborate designs cut into colored paper. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the […]

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 Flurffy + Friends

The Legend of Sleepy Flurffy

Spooky season is upon us, and Flurffy and his friends are preparing to put on their annual fall play. But will their mysterious director, Mr. Crane, prove to be a pain in the neck? Can Flurffy and the gang battle their stage fright, or will they balk under pressure to produce the perfect show? New […]

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 […]

Commanding the Screen Watch Party

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The West Wing with a special screening of the two-part season four premiere, “20 Hours in America.” In these episodes, President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) deals with multiple crises – including a cover-up of the assassination of a foreign dignitary – while Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford), Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff), and Donna […]

Event Series ArtStart

Art Start

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 A […]

Event Series Bright Nights

Bright Nights

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where our docents will elevate your evening with an […]

Windgate Art School Showcase

Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and camaraderie with the faculty and students of the Windgate Art School! Artwork by faculty and students will be displayed throughout the Atrium and Windgate Art School studios. All are welcome to tour the studios, view creative artwork, and mingle with faculty and students.

Member Mingle: Undivided

Members are invited to stop by the Museum and get an exclusive crash course on the artists featured in Undivided. Learn all about Theaster Gates and Nari Ward during this casual hangout before the lecture begins. Consider this the perfect opportunity to get to know other Members and gain an insider perspective on these two […]

Undivided: Theaster Gates/Nari Ward

Theaster Gates and Nari Ward, two internationally recognized artists, will sit down for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation as they delve deep into unexplored territories within their artistic practices. AMFA’s Undivided series redefines the traditional conventions of an Artist Talk by pairing contemporary artists together to interview each other, creating nothing less than an unforgettable dialogue. Gates […]