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 Idea […]
Before Whitfield Lovell’s Passages leaves the AMFA galleries, enjoy one last night with The Story Project while connecting over shared stories in the Cultural Living Room. There are multiple ways to engage with The Story Project throughout the event: Sip mocktails, beer, and wine while swapping stories with your friends and family. Read stories submitted […]
Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries! Led by trained docents and specialists, this tour welcomes guests living with dementia or Alzheimer's, along with their caregivers and family members, to connect and use art to build cognitive skills. For ease of accessibility, guests are encouraged to arrive early, park on […]
As part of The Story Project inspired by Whitfield Lovell’s Passages, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to share their story with AMFA and the community. Bring an important or sentimental object from home and learn how to capture beautifully detailed images with your smartphone, then build the story of your object through a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Due to unsafe weather conditions, this event has been cancelled. 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 – […]
Join author and host of ArtCurious, Jennifer Dasal, as she shares unexpected stories from the lives of artists and the work they create. This unique Artist Talk offers a new way to access and think about artwork through different lenses, contexts, cultural connections, and lesser-known moments in history. Following the Artist Talk, audiences can purchase […]
The Arkansas Cinema Society presents the Arkansas premiere of We Have Just Begun, a documentary following the story of the 1919 Elaine Massacre and Dispossession. After the screening, filmmaker Michael Warren Wilson will be on hand for an audience Q+A. About the Film Run Time: 77 minutes The result of over seven years of investigation into […]
In this all-day beginner workshop, learn how to create colorful beads for jewelry using glass flameworking techniques. No experience is required! All materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Come prepared to have fun and get creative. Instructor: Laurie Ament
This Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity is hosted by Argenta Bead Company! Stop by the Windgate Art School to create your own “ice cube” style bracelet using artisan-crafted glass beads inspired by the winter season. Expand this special experience by exploring what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: About Argenta Bead Company Located […]
