Event Series ArtStart

ArtStart

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 […]

Event Series Happy Hour & Moore

Happy Hour & Moore

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 […]

Artist Talk: Risa Hricovsky

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 […]

Drop-In Printmaking

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 […]

Concert Series: The Brother Brothers

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 […]

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

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 […]

Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Glass Wall Vase Workshop

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 […]

Event Series Museum Tours

Museum Tour

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.

Artist Demonstration with Risa Hricovsky (SOLD OUT)

Pull back the curtain on Risa Hricovsky’s “shag rug” ceramic wall sculptures and their visual trickery during this intimate demonstration. Don’t be fooled by your first look at her work! Those are not your grandmother’s shag rugs on the gallery walls. Watch how Hricovksy develops different stains in clay to create colorful ceramic tiles that […]

Gallery Engagement

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 […]

Museum Store Shopping Preview

AMFA Circle Society Members and Corporate Partners are invited to get a first look at new AMFA merchandise and beautiful new inventory released in celebration of the Museum's milestone year. […]