Art for Two

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

Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! 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. Your […]

Art for Two

Art for Two: Punched Pendants

Discover how to transform brass and copper into a new layered pendant! Learn simple metalsmithing techniques to cut discs, drill holes, and add custom texture to your piece using disc-cutters, hammers, and stamps. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a […]

The Tempest

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare

In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters, fairies, court jesters, drunken butlers, and young lovers, the exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. Will he seek revenge, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets […]

Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Experiment with bold lines, bright colors, and playful patterns during this free art-making activity in AMFA's Windgate Art School hosted by Mid-Southern Watercolorists. Take inspiration from the detailed drawings on view in the 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition to create your own vibrant composition that pops with personality and design using ink and watercolor. About […]

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. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Puppetry Masterclass with Josh Rice

Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on exploration of puppetry with Josh Rice, a creative force in the world of contemporary puppet theatre! Aspiring puppeteers aged 16 and up will enjoy an inside look at Rice’s processes and take inspiration from his work to create something new. About Josh Rice Rice is the co-founder and […]

Figure Drawing Workshop

Explore masterful figurative artworks in the AMFA galleries and draw your own figurative work of art. An expert artist will lead you through the AMFA galleries to view select artworks in person, and then return to the studio in AMFA's Windgate Art School to instruct techniques of figurative drawing in this hands-on workshop. Working with […]

The Tempest

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare

In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters, fairies, court jesters, drunken butlers, and young lovers, the exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. Will he seek revenge, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets […]

The Tempest

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare

In this classic tale of a shipwreck set on a remote island filled with monsters, fairies, court jesters, drunken butlers, and young lovers, the exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, conjures a mighty storm to shipwreck his enemies. Will he seek revenge, or will forgiveness prove the greater power? This fast-paced, spectacle-driven adaptation by SHAKE sets […]

Art Start

Art Start

Explore the hidden connections between nature and daily life with a reading of Outside In, a poetic story about the ever-present outdoors. Inspired by AMFA's exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability, this session invites children to construct a recycled 3D landscape project, using repurposed materials to recreate nature through art. Art Start is […]

Sneak Series Double Feature: The Wild Bunch

The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to partner with A24 for a very special double feature of The Wild Bunch and Eddington. ‍The Wild Bunch is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, having been selected for preservation in the Library of Congress’ American Film Registry and […]

Wednesday Spins

Wednesday Spins

Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by Jordan Cox, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. AMFA […]