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 Dragons […]

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 […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Inspired by AMFA's new Children’s Theatre production Dragons Love Tacos, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create dancing dragon puppets in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with […]

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. Photo by Jason Masters.

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 Dragons […]

Artist Talk: Action/Abstraction Redefined

Join father and son Native artists Doug Hyde and Frank Buffalo Hyde for an intergenerational conversation with Curator Tatiana Lomahaftewa-Singer. This exciting Artist Talk will examine the influence and growth of Indigenous American art in the United States and illustrate the importance of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) student artwork featured in AMFA's […]

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 […]

Drop-In Figure Drawing

Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the […]

Circle Society & Corporate Partners Cocktail Party

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 […]

Concert Series: The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr.

The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. is New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras Indian Funk ensemble, embodying the essence of NOLA music and Black masking culture. Founded in 2021 by members of the GRAMMY-nominated band Cha Wa, The Rumble blends authentic brass sounds with deep funk and street culture, providing an immersive New Orleans experience. […]