Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a […]
Join Arkansas artist Margo DuVall for a unique and exciting hands-on workshop in the art of image transfer. Learn how to transfer an image onto wood or paper. Throughout the class, students will experiment with different objects and methods to produce several finished pieces while gaining a deeper understanding of the image transfer process, from […]
Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher. 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 […]
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]
Kick off the season in style as the Cultural Living Room transforms into a chic social lounge with live music, festive bites, and good company. Members receive a complimentary drink and a holiday gift thoughtfully designed to make the evening even more memorable. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, this […]
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 […]
Explore the intricate, hand-cut portraiture of Antonius-Tín Bui, whose practice holds sacred the rituals of making, memory, and identity. Drawing from their Vietnamese heritage, queer experience, and community storytelling, Bui transforms paper into intimate monuments that honor the complexity of diaspora and the fluidity of self. About Antonius-Tín Bui Antonius-Tín Bui is a polydisciplinary artist […]
Create decorative and reuseable glass swizzle sticks to stir your favorite holiday beverages! Experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, shaping, and layering glass rods together. Then, lean into your creativity and sculpt colorful glass ornaments to place on the top of the swizzle sticks. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class […]
Inspired by the striking fashion featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, experiment with printmaking using unexpected art materials. Design vibrant prints that capture the spirit of bold style. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity […]
Stop by AMFA's Windgate Art School and experience how artist Antonius-Tín Bui builds intricate paper portraits through a process that combines drawing, pattern development, and precision cutting. Watch as Bui transforms a single sheet of paper into detailed forms, a process they use to explore identity, memory, and representation. Learn how their layered approach shapes […]
Drop in and discover AMFA with a free 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. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
Through imaginative exercises and group installations, discover how everyday items can speak to identity, memory, and belonging. In this hands-on workshop led by artist Antonius-Tín Bui, work together with other students to create collaborative still life drawings inspired by personal objects and shared narratives. This is a two-day workshop that meets on Saturday, November 22, […]