Shot in Northwest Arkansas in the fall of 2023, the gripping Southern thriller Violent Ends sees Arkansas native writer/director John-Michael Powell dig into tension with haunting precision, exploring what happens when family, morality, and violence collide in the hills of his home state. The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud […]
The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes, drinks, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn. Let the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help […]
Create a vibrant and colorful Halloween-inspired glass brooch using a torch flame! Under the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist, you will learn the process of sculpting a brooch using the torch to melt and manipulate colorful glass rods. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take […]
Inspired by the rooted traditions of Día de los Muertos, create bright and beautiful paper marigolds. Marigolds are used to honor loved ones through their vibrant color and symbolic meaning. Craft your own blossoms to take home or add to a community altar. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just […]
Create a unique, free-standing clay sculpture inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson on view in AMFA's Architects of Being exhibition. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to explore artworks, gathering ideas for incorporating shapes and form into a sculptural design. Using a special black clay for this project, ceramic artist India Childress will lead […]
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. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.
Flurffy and his fabulous friends are hosting a dazzling fashion show to raise money for charity—but disaster strikes when their costumes mysteriously vanish! Were they stolen... or did they sashay away on their own? To crack the case, the gang must dive into a whirlwind of storytelling adventures—acting out wild, whimsical tales in hopes of […]
Inspired by the art on view in Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, weave your personal narrative using mixed media art materials. Sew layers of colors and threads to create your story, using fabric and photography to build meaningful artwork. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a […]
Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere, Engineer, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading, create your own small-scale, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson's dynamic work featured in AMFA's Architects of Being exhibition. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool […]
Step into an inspiring evening at AMFA's Windgate Art School for a celebration of creativity, community, and conversation. Join faculty, students, and guests for a lively night filled with artwork, engaging dialogue, and artistic camaraderie. An impressive collection of pieces crafted by our talented faculty and students will be on display throughout the evening. Whether […]
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History are hosting Dr. Joan Stack, Curator of Art Collections at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. She will present a program on artist Thomas Hart Benton's World War II artwork and its impact on the war effort. An exhibition of […]