Filmland: Arkansas Showcase – Student Shorts

AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup   This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

Filmland: Arkansas Showcase – Professional Shorts

AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup   This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.

Event Series Art for Two

Art for Two: Watercolor Flowers (SOLD OUT)

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

Event Series Art for Two

Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials, a charcuterie board, 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 throw a pot […]

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 works of Josef Albers and Ilya Bolotowsky on view in AMFA’s Minimalism: Color, Line, Form exhibition, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the elegance of simplicity through Gelli plate printing. Using Minimalist […]

Event Series An Unlikely Hero

“An Unlikely Hero” Superhero Storytelling Workshop

Students in grades 4-8 will flex their storytelling and drawing muscles together while creating an adventure through pictures and actions. Students will design the characters, develop a story, and draw their characters to convey their story. Each student will walk away with their own unique short comic. This day-long experience will help build communication skills […]

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 An Unlikely Hero

An Unlikely Hero

Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world […]

Filmland: Arkansas Showcase – All Happy Families

Catch a screening of All Happy Families co-written by Arkansas native Coburn Goss, directed by Haroula Rose, and executive produced by Michael Shannon. About the Film Haroula Rose's charming dramedy stars How I Met Your Mother's Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor and writer in a slump and still waiting for his big break while his […]

Event Series An Unlikely Hero

Puppet Power: Create Your Own Hero

Unleash the superhero within by learning to create unique puppets inspired by AMFA’s production of An Unlikely Hero! Everyday objects become supernatural in this creative exploration of puppet-making and character creation. An Unlikely Hero director and AMFA Artist-in-Residence Fergie Philippe will help facilitate the puppet play and give tips to aspiring young puppeteers. Puppet Power: […]

Screenwriting Workshop with Coburn Goss

Learn storytelling essentials from Arkansas native Coburn Goss and hear highlights from his career in film.  About Coburn Goss Coburn Goss is a Chicago-based actor, writer and producer, originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas. Film credits include Widows, Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, The Lucky Ones, Once upon a River and the upcoming Adult Children. Television credits include: Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, The Red Line, Empire, Boss […]

Drawing Workshop

Immerse yourself in art during this hands-on drawing workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles! The instructor will guide you through the principles of creating artwork using inspiration from works on view from AMFA’s permanent collection. Participants will learn how to use multiple perspectives to compose a drawing and simplify 3D shapes. This immersive […]