For guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, drop in and discover the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a docent-led gallery tour accompanied by an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. This fun, engaging, and memorable tour provides all guests the opportunity to explore the art on view while learning how to appreciate works […]
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 […]
In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits! AMFA is thrilled to present BRUSH […]
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 Still […]
Enjoy the beauty of AMFA’s Courtyard during a relaxed hangout session by Henry Moore’s iconic sculpture Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge. If inspiration calls, sit and sketch during a free instructor-guided drawing session or pop into the galleries to learn more about the art on view from our knowledgeable docents. Sip a beverage, listen to […]
Join us for an insightful talk with artist Risa Hricovsky as she discusses her new work and exhibition, Then Is Now. Then Is Now comprises playful “shag rug” ceramic wall sculptures that transform the Robyn and John Horn Gallery with color and pattern that carries deep messages. A fragment of domestic décor, these rugs furtively […]
Experiment with the 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 indepedently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Basic printmaking […]
The Brother Brothers are the indie folk duo of Adam and David Moss. The identical twins were born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, and originally based in Brooklyn, but have been ultimately and profoundly shaped by indiscriminate rambling. They are the kind of people who have a story about everything, and more so, one you […]
Inspired by the art on view in Risa Hricovsky: Then Is Now, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create a loom and weave colorful fiber artworks. 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 […]
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 […]
Create colorful wall pocket vases for your walls and windows! These water-tight vases are wonderful for flower cuttings, dried flowers, herbs, incense sticks, or just left plain. Use thick fiber paper to create the form for the pocket of your vase and learn how to embed the chain hooks within your design. Learn glass-cutting techniques […]
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.