Through the Distinguished Laureate Series, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame invites previous inductees back to the community to share their wisdom, gifts, and talents with the people of Arkansas. This Artist Talk will welcome Arkansas-born artist Kevin Cole for a lecture entitled Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict & The Racial Divide in the Art […]
Get to know your AMFA! Circle Society and Corporate Partners are invited to join us for an intimate cocktail reception as a benefit for your support of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Hear highlights from our inaugural year and preview select upcoming events. Enjoy a featured appetizer that reflects our marvelous new exhibition, Action Abstraction […]
Have you taken part in a docent-led tour at the Museum? Have you ever enjoyed a great conversation with a docent in our galleries? Then you know the incredible work that our volunteer docents provide to AMFA guests! Help us celebrate and raise a glass to our docents with a night of fun, food, and […]
Pick up a copy of Little Rock native Sally Nixon's new book Let's Go to the Mall during an exclusive book signing and meet-and-greet event in the AMFA Museum Store! Let's Go To The Mall is a retro twist on a classic seek-and-find book featuring 20 radical scenes of life in the eighties. Explore burger joints, video rental […]
Relax in the Courtyard with Henry Moore’s Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge and toast to the start of AMFA’s eclipse celebrations during this special edition of Happy Hour & Moore. Sip a beverage, listen to live music, and celebrate the eclipse in style. Snacks and eclipse-inspired drinks will available for purchase. If inspiration calls, sit […]
In honor of the exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s, AMFA takes this extraordinary opportunity to explore the 2024 total solar eclipse through Indigenous knowledge and storytelling. Join Erin Fehr, Assistant Director & Archivist from the Sequoyah National Research Center, for this vibrant talk. Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s […]
Celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024 on AMFA’s Crescent Lawn and have uninterrupted views of the total solar eclipse! While waiting for the special moment to arrive, enjoy music mixed by a live DJ, grab a bite to eat, and party the day away in style. Ballet Arkansas hits the stage at 11:00 […]
The Little Rock Garden Club was founded in 1923 with the purpose of advancing and encouraging the knowledge of, practice of, and interest in horticulture, garden history and design, floral design, and conservation. In celebration of its centennial, the Little Rock Garden Club will present a lecture by award-winning interior designer and author Charlotte Moss […]
Toast to AMFA’s milestone year at a sparkling spritz bar and experience an elevated picnic set amongst AMFA’s elegant landscape on the grounds of MacArthur Park. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by the chefs at Park Grill – including the restaurant’s signature desserts – and a full selection of beer and wine. With live entertainment […]
Traditional Indigenous choreography and modern movement merge to create a unique art form during this contemporary dance performance. Watch as a spectrum of innovative dancers from across the country come together to perform a wide-ranging program, mirroring the creative youthful artistry on view in Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s. Skillfully combining new […]
Experience an exclusive on-stage discussion with Studio Gang’s Founding Partner, architect Jeanne Gang, and AMFA’s Executive Director, Dr. Victoria Ramirez. This exciting talk will be moderated by Forbes arts and travel writer Chadd Scott, who named AMFA “America’s Most Inviting Art Museum.” Hear more about the impetus for this monumental building project, the inspiration behind […]
Dance the night away under a kaleidoscope of color at AMFA’s Chroma Night. Enjoy live music spun by DJ Lucy Wrobel as we celebrate this milestone year with a champagne toast and sophisticated dinner.