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 […]
Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone! Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing […]
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Pride Month, design and construct a colorful wearable headpiece that will be the perfect accessory to wear at SoMa Pride on June 7. For preschool-aged children, do not miss Art Start […]
Art and Max begins as a simple question – “What should I paint?” – and quickly becomes a wild adventure that transforms two lizard friends inside and out. Join us for storytime as we celebrate artistic experimentation and the joy of unexpected discoveries. After the reading, young artists will use string to create a vibrant […]
Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone! Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel, or pick up a refreshing snow cone – both non-alcoholic and boozy are available. You can even order drinks and dinner at Park Grill […]
In celebration of the 64th Youth Arkansas Artists exhibition, delve into the art of sculpting with air dry clay. Drawing inspiration from the floral works in the exhibition, use your hands to explore form and texture and craft unique clay flowers. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in […]
Art and Max begins as a simple question – “What should I paint?” – and quickly becomes a wild adventure that transforms two lizard friends inside and out. Join us for storytime as we celebrate artistic experimentation and the joy of unexpected discoveries. After the reading, young artists will use string to create a vibrant […]
Kick off your weekend with sunshine, lawn games, cold drinks, and endless fun for everyone! Get competitive over games like baggo or bocce ball, sketch your surroundings at a drawing easel, or pick up a refreshing snow cone – both non-alcoholic and boozy are available. You can even order drinks and dinner at Park Grill […]
Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities across AMFA's building and grounds as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. OUTSIDE Visit the Event Lawn to meet fascinating animals from the Little Rock Zoo, create nature-inspired leaf prints […]
AMFA Members are invited to relax and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in an exclusive, members-only lounge. While the adults unwind, little hands can enjoy a special art-making activity inspired by AMFA's new exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection! Not an AMFA Member? Join today for […]
When a shy little girl arrives in town, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? Celebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy, AMFA's beloved pink puppet dog, in this original production inspired by […]
Celebrate Father's Day with this hands-on ceramics workshop for one adult and one child, where you will design and build a clay birdhouse together. Learn the fundamentals of working in clay and how to make your sculptures functional and decorative by creating a thoughtful artwork together. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with a joyful reading of I Am Enough by Grace Byers, a heartfelt book about self-worth, love, and embracing who you are. After storytime, young artists will create a drawing that highlights what makes them unique and decorate a frame to proudly display their new creation. Art Start is an early reader program […]
Honor Juneteenth through creativity, reflection, and connection during a family-friendly, drop-in artmaking activity presented in collaboration with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth in the Rock celebration. Explore themes of resilience, freedom, and community by creating a personal keepsake using photographs of you and your family taken and printed at the Museum. Customize your image […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with a hands-on bookmaking activity that highlights self-expression and individuality! Create accordion-style books and decorate the covers with colors, symbols, and designs that reflect a unique voice and story. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA's Windgate […]
When a shy little girl arrives in town, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? Celebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy, AMFA's beloved pink puppet dog, in this original production inspired by […]
Inspired by AMFA's exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability, this session will focus on the wonders of the animal world with a reading of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. After story time, children will dive into a hands-on activity, creating their own watercolor […]
Create alongside Delta Voices artist David Andree during this special edition of Creative Saturdays, where guests are invited to design their own artworks using hand-cut stencils inspired by natural forms, patterns, and ideas of camouflage and abstraction. Together with Andree, experiment with layering the stencils to build a large, collaborative artwork that invites unexpected connections […]
When a shy little girl arrives in town, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? Celebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy, AMFA's beloved pink puppet dog, in this original production inspired by […]
Inspired by AMFA's exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability, this session will focus on the wonders of the animal world with a reading of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. After story time, children will dive into a hands-on activity, creating their own watercolor […]
Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of color and creativity! Through this hands-on project, design your own dazzling fireworks using chalk pastels and metallic drawing supplies. Blend, swirl, and layer vibrant colors to capture the excitement of the night sky. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and […]
When a shy little girl arrives in town, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? Celebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy, AMFA's beloved pink puppet dog, in this original production inspired by […]