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 […]
Meet up with friends and family for a game of Baggo, bocce ball, or Giant Jenga while soaking in the scenes of MacArthur Park! AMFA is the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of your week. Take a break from the competition, grab a drink and draw at our outdoor sketching stations. […]
This Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity is hosted by ART Outfitters! Stop by the Windgate Art School to create your own sketchbook by choosing from unique handmade papers and learning how to bind them. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
In this 1973 film, easygoing Arkansas good ol' boy Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) is serving his second federal prison sentence for running moonshine when he learns his straight-arrow college graduate brother and his girlfriend have been murdered. Eager to take down corrupt county sheriff J.C. Connors (Ned Beatty), whom he suspects is behind his brother's […]
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 I […]
Elevate your midweek at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails and music mixed by DJ Nick Hud or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Drinks and music start at […]
Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the […]
Create a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window in this afternoon workshop designed for beginners. Dive into the fundamentals of stained glass techniques as you craft a beautiful piece. All materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Come prepared to have fun and get creative! Instructor: Jennie Cooper
Join artist Tricia Wright and Dieu Donné’s Tatiana Ginsberg for an enlightening conversation about their collaborative process for creating the work on view in Tricia Wright: The Naturalist. Wright’s work explores her personal relationship with nature while discussing the importance of handmaking and the human touch. Audience questions are welcome after the presentation concludes. Tricia […]
Meet up with friends and family for a game of Baggo, bocce ball, or Giant Jenga while soaking in the scenes of MacArthur Park! AMFA is the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of your week. Take a break from the competition, grab a drink and draw at our outdoor sketching stations. […]
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, dive into the fundamentals of stained glass techniques as […]
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 throw a pot on the wheel. […]
Flurffy is back! Inspired by his new show A Tale of Two Flurffys, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create colorful felt puppets in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Catch a performance of A Tale of Two Flurffys […]
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 […]
Mistaken identity abounds when Flurffy’s Irish cousin Murphy pays him a visit over summer break! Help Flurffy and his friends untangle a web of missteps and chance meetings with the guidance of their newest puppet friend, Butter Bee. Original songs, choreography, and interactive storytelling make this tale perfect for little ones and families. The program […]
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 […]
In this 1992 film, three criminals – Fantasia (Cynda Williams), Ray Malcolm (Billy Bob Thornton), and Pluto (Michael Beach) – travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon (Bill […]
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 The […]
Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! Led by trained docents, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork […]
Elevate your midweek at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails and music mixed by DJ Nick Hud or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Drinks and music start at […]
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 […]
Members, Circle Society, and Corporate Partners are invited to preview the Delta Triennial at this exclusive reception before the public opening on June 28. For more than 60 years, the Delta exhibition has elevated and promoted awareness of artists born in or working in Arkansas and its surrounding states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and […]
Meet up with friends and family for a game of Baggo, bocce ball, or Giant Jenga while soaking in the scenes of MacArthur Park! AMFA is the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of your week. Take a break from the competition, grab a drink and draw at our outdoor sketching stations. […]
Inspired by the Impressionist paintings on view in the galleires, this Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity invites guests to stop by the Windgate Art School and create Pointillist landscapes. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that […]
Mistaken identity abounds when Flurffy’s Irish cousin Murphy pays him a visit over summer break! Help Flurffy and his friends untangle a web of missteps and chance meetings with the guidance of their newest puppet friend, Butter Bee. Original songs, choreography, and interactive storytelling make this tale perfect for little ones and families. The program […]
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 […]
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 […]
While exploring a Mississippi River island, Arkansas boys Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey), a fugitive who needs their help in this 2012 film. Though Mud killed a man in Texas and has bounty hunters on his trail, he is most concerned about reuniting with Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), the love […]