February 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Long before fame and Frida, Diego Rivera set out on a bold journey from Mexico to Europe, chasing his dream of becoming an artist. Now, you can travel alongside Rivera, exploring the vibrant cultures and artistic influences that shaped his iconic style.
Immerse yourself in the music and dance of Rivera’s world, enjoy captivating stories, and roll up your sleeves for hands-on art-making fun! From the lively streets of Mexico to the bustling cities of Spain and France, this event is your family’s ticket to discovering the sights, sounds, and colors that inspired a legend.
Come spark your creativity and uncover the artist in you—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Drawing games in the Cultural Living Room
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Still life drawing, portrait drawing, and sculpture-making activities in the Windgate Art School
- 10:15 a.m. / Dance performance by Danza San Eduardo in the Atrium
- 11:00 a.m. / Spanish guitar performance by Jean-Paul Francoeur in the Cultural Living Room
- 11:30 a.m./ Performance of A Tale of Two Flurffys in the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box
- 12:40 p.m. / Dance performance by Danza San Eduardo in the Atrium
Family Fest: Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation with additional support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen.
Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.
Flurffy and Friends is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
