Movies at the Museum: The Breakfast Club

On March 24, 1984, five high school students met in Saturday detention and discovered they had a great deal more in common than they ever thought. 40 years later, that day lives on as an era-defining, pop-culture phenomenon that generations have loved, quoted, and rewatched endless times. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of their story with […]

Event Series Art Together

Art Together for Guests with Low Vision or Who are Blind

Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! Led by trained docents, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork […]

Event Series Art Start

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 […]

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 Printmaking

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the 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. Basic printmaking materials […]

Concert Series: Sunny War

It’s no secret that great art comes from the margins from those who are either pushed to create from inner forces, or who create to show they deserve to be recognized. Nashville-based street singer, guitarist, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War has always been an outsider, feeling the drive to define her place in the […]

You Have No Idea: Screening & Conversation

When Beth’s son Evan James was diagnosed with Autism in the early 90s, treatment options were limited. Doctors offered no practical advice for daily living and advised Beth to limit his social interactions. Rejecting these notions, Beth sets out to provide her son with a life filled with purpose and friendship. This heartfelt documentary film […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

This Creative Saturdays' free make-and-take activity hosted by Downtown Little Rock Partnership invites guests to create masquerade masks in preparation for the Barkus on Main parade happening April 7. 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 […]

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 […]