Event Series Art Together

Art Together for Guests with Dementia and their Caregivers

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! Led by trained docents and specialists, this tour welcomes guests living with dementia or Alzheimer’s – along with their caregivers and family members – to connect and use art to build cognitive skills. The afternoon concludes with a studio workshop with art educators […]

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 […]

Drop-in Printmaking

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it's a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged […]

Event Series Rivera’s Paris

Fridays in Rivera’s Paris

Immerse yourself in the world of Rivera’s Paris! Experience a taste of Rivera’s life during the early 1900s with French dinner specials at Park Grill, live jazz performers, and more special surprises across the museum – perfect for a night out. Park Grill reservations are available at parkgrillatamfa.com. Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by […]

Event Series Art for Two

Art For Two: Portrait Mugs (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, create a mug while learning […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays with Art Start

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Drawing from the striking portraits on view in Rivera’s Paris, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to learn the basics of drawing the human face and create your own unique portraits. Using a variety of dry drawing […]

Event Series Rivera’s Paris

Exhibition Tour in Spanish: Rivera’s Paris

Discover Rivera’s Paris through an exhibition tour led by a Spanish-speaking docent! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a new understanding and appreciation of Diego Rivera’s life as an artist in the early 20th century. Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine […]

Ceramic Vase Workshop (SOLD OUT)

Create a cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to view select artworks and collect ideas of how to design their vase with color and shapes. Learn how to use underglaze and carving tools to create designs on your vase. A clear glaze will be applied by staff […]

Expressive Painting with Music Workshop (SOLD OUT)

This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create expressive paintings influenced by live music. Local artist Hamid Ebrahimifar will provide handmade brushes for participants and demonstrate the improvisational painting process. Painting by Hamid Ebrahimifar.

Making Together: Portrait of an Artist

Visit the Rivera’s Paris exhibition and see all the amazing portraits of artists created in many different styles. Then, return to the studio to work together on creating stunning portraits of each other. Participants will be led through fun drawing exercises to learn the secrets of drawing the eyes, nose, and mouth before making a […]

Little Rock Premiere: Tippi & Barb

From filmmaker Brad Burleson, Tippi & Barb tells the inspiring love story of ACS Board Member, Rep. Tippi McCullough, and her wife, Barb Mariani. When Tippi is fired from a Catholic school after marrying Barb, the couple turns their hardship into a platform for change. Advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights at the local, state, and national levels, […]

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 […]