Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau

Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. From bold, art-infused interpretations of classical works to […]

Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by the iconic photography on view in Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s, […]

Exhibition Tour of “Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s”

Explore Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s with a docent-led exhibition tour! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view – including some never-before-seen images from the artist’s archive […]

Cubism Painting Workshop

Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in Rivera's Paris and immerse yourself in the world of Cubism during this exciting workshop. Learn about Cubism and how to deconstruct subjects into geometric […]

Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SOLD OUT)

Set to Felix Mendelssohn's beloved score, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare's timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a […]

Ballet Arkansas: Nouveau

Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. From bold, art-infused interpretations of classical works to […]

Ballet Arkansas: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SOLD OUT)

Set to Felix Mendelssohn's beloved score, this condensed telling of William Shakespeare's timeless tale of love and mischief takes place amidst the ethereal backdrop of an enchanted forest on a […]

Art Start

Art Start

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 […]

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 […]

501 Day

Join the fun of celebrating Central Arkansas’s area code with a day of special discounts and experiences at AMFA! Take $5.01 off select merchandise in the Museum Store, enjoy $5.01 specials at Park Grill, and more. MUSEUM STORE AMFA-branded products and other unique finds will be marked down to just $5.01. Stop by to shop […]

Concert Series: Bab L’Bluz

Bab L' Bluz, meaning "The Door of the Blues," is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by their passion for Gnawa music, they learned the guembri together, creating a fusion of French and Moroccan influences that birthed a repertoire of 10 tracks. […]

Resilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos

Join multimedia artist Yashua Klos as he explores themes of identity, memory, and African Americans’ complex relationship to the American labor economy through his artwork. Known for his woodblock printing and monotype techniques, Klos creates unique collage materials to build fragmented yet dimensional portraits. Reflecting on his own family’s history, Klos reimagines acts of resistance […]