The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History are hosting Dr. Joan Stack, Curator of Art Collections at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. She will present a program on artist Thomas Hart Benton's World War II artwork and its impact on the war effort. An exhibition of […]
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 mission of the Architecture and Design Network (ADN) is to educate the public about architecture, design, and related disciplines and the ways in which their practice shapes communities and affects people’s lives. In this free lecture, you are invited to hear from Ross Altheimer, Principal and Co-Founder of TEN x TEN. Before the lecture, […]
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]
Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA's 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 […]
According to Americana all-star Jason Isbell, “James McMurtry is one of my very few favorite songwriters on Earth and these days he’s working at the top of his game.” Singer-songwriter McMurtry’s albums Just Us Kids (2008) and Childish Things (2005) back the claim, each scoring endless critical praise. The former earned McMurtry his highest Billboard 200 chart position in […]
Create a set of floral themed ceramic candle votives! Learn to decorate the clay from an expert ceramic artist by pressing soft clay into a textured mold that has patterns […]
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 […]
The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24's Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner at a special sneak preview screening […]
Create beautiful glass holiday trees to decorate your home or give away as gifts! Learn all about the fundamentals of glass fusing – such as glass cutting, snipping, and layering – to make geometric shapes and form each design. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry […]
Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a […]
Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being and immerse yourself in the world of Esphyr Slobodkina during this exciting workshop. Learn about Slobodkina's abstract paintings and […]