In 2001: A Space Odyssey, director Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking. To begin his voyage into the future, Kubrick visits our prehistoric ape-ancestry past, then leaps millennia into colonized space, and ultimately whisks astronaut Bowman into unchartered realms of space, perhaps even into immortality. Set in a future that is already in the […]
Celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024 on AMFA’s Crescent Lawn and have uninterrupted views of the total solar eclipse! While waiting for the special moment to arrive, enjoy music mixed by a live DJ, grab a bite to eat, and party the day away in style. Ballet Arkansas hits the stage at 11:00 […]
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 The […]
Due to weather, this event will be held inside the Cultural Living Room. 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 […]
Experiment with 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 independently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Basic printmaking materials […]
The Little Rock Garden Club was founded in 1923 with the purpose of advancing and encouraging the knowledge of, practice of, and interest in horticulture, garden history and design, floral design, and conservation. In celebration of its centennial, the Little Rock Garden Club will present a lecture by award-winning interior designer and author Charlotte Moss […]
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. The afternoon concludes with a studio workshop with art educators […]
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, […]
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet by learning how to […]
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece! Class materials and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening! In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. […]
Inspired by the art on view in Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native American Abstract Art, 1940s to 1970s, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create stamps and prints using color and shape in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab […]
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 […]
