Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! This Creative Saturdays activity celebrates the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, by inviting you to invent your own Seussian landscapes. Using the whimsical shapes, bold patterns, and vibrant colors found in Dr. […]

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat: Dress Up Day

Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat! Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. […]

Gallery Tour

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. Photo by Jason Masters.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat: Dress Up Day

Who can transform a rainy day into the adventure of a lifetime? Dr. Seuss’s most iconic feline, The Cat in the Hat! Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. […]

Tabriz Table

Celebrate and support AMFA with an immersive evening inspired by the blockbuster exhibition Rivera's Paris. Spend an unforgettable night at the Museum experiencing the magic of live French music, savoring a festive French and Mexican menu, enjoying artful amusements, bidding on exclusive items in a silent auction, and much more. Tickets are limited and going […]

Tabriz Gala

Tabriz Gala returns to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a theme inspired by AMFA’s blockbuster exhibition Rivera’s Paris, the first and most comprehensive look at Diego Rivera's years spent living in Paris. Delight in a fusion of exquisite cuisine, award-winning music, cocktails, and enchanting ambiance as we blend Parisian joie de vivre with the […]

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 […]

AMFA Art Salon

Great artistic minds come together during a social gathering inspired by 20th-century salons in the era of Rivera’s Paris. Full of creative exchange and open dialogue, these intimate and exciting spaces once invited artists and philosophers alike to debate and dine as one – but now, you get to join in on the fun.  Two […]

Drop-In Printmaking

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA's 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. Students are encouraged […]

Concert Series: The Love Light Orchestra featuring John Németh

The Love Light Orchestra, formed in 2016, draws inspiration from the grand, orchestral blues sound of mid-20th century Memphis legends like B.B. King and Bobby Bland. While paying homage to this era, the orchestra also embodies the spirit of the present, offering a blend of down-home musicality and sophistication reminiscent of packed nightclubs of yesteryears. […]

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 still life masterpieces on view in Rivera’s Paris, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of still life drawing. With several vignettes of carefully arranged objects as your muse, experiment with […]

Gallery Tour

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. Photo by Jason Masters.