Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Inspired by our exhibition Path to Abstraction: Picasso, Braque, and Cubism’s Impact on Modern Art, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create Cubist portraits with oil pastels in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by exploring what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map […]

“Mystery League” Sneak Peek

Stop by the Museum to enjoy an exclusive screening of two episodes from Arkansas PBS’s all-new, live-action series Mystery League. Geared toward teaching valuable lessons about friendship and community, this show is perfect for children in kindergarten through second grade. Each episode follows three young detectives though storylines that encourage Arkansas kids to solve problems and […]

Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Event Series Museum Tours

Museum Tour

Drop in and discover AMFA with a 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.

Event Series Visitas guiadas

Visitas guiadas en español

Gracias al esfuerzo de un grupo de educadores voluntarios del Museo de Bellas Artes de Arkansas (AMFA), se proporcionarán visitas guiadas para una mayor comprensión y apreciación de sus obras de arte. A través de actividades y debates divertidos, atractivos y memorables, se invita a los visitantes del museo a descubrir sus galerías, así como […]

Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Event Series ArtStart

ArtStart

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 Circle […]

Event Series Almost Dry Bar

Almost Dry Bar

Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]

Member Mingle

In our first social event of 2024, AMFA Members are invited to mix and mingle during this special happy hour celebration of an exciting new year at the Museum. Enjoy complimentary drink tickets, pick up a new programming guide, and explore opportunities to utilize your benefits for upcoming classes, performances, and other events. AMFA staff […]

A Conversation with Brian Blade

Join us for this free and intimate conversation with Brian Blade discussing his life in music and art with longtime colleague, Jason Weinheimer. American drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Brian Blade's contributions to music span over 30 years and disparate genres. Blade's nuanced and lyrical approach to percussion especially has led to the development of a […]