Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA's Windgate Art School! Inspired by the natural beauty in AMFA’s exhibition The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the relationship between nature and artistic expression – a […]
Stop by AMFA’s Windgate Art School to explore, create, and be inspired! Open to all ages and skill levels, this event invites you to come as you are and immerse yourself in the elegance of Art Nouveau across a variety of mediums. With guidance from our expert faculty and access to every studio, you will […]
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 […]
Art Start 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 […]
Do you have questions about the submission process for AMFA's 64th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition? Get your questions answered during this virtual Q&A over Zoom! Educators across Arkansas are invited to hop on, ask questions, and learn more about the exhibition, awards, and more. The 64th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition and awards are supported in […]
Art Start 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 […]
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. Students are encouraged […]
Join Broadway star Fergie L. Philippe for an engaging discussion about his journey from summer stock intern to main stage performer! Philippe comes to AMFA as an Artist-in-Residence to direct An Unlikely Hero having recently trod Broadway’s biggest stages for his roles in Hamilton and Camelot. Hear backstage stories of Philippe’s recent collaborations with showbiz […]
Blast off on opening weekend of An Unlikely Hero – a new play all about superheroes coming to the AMFA stage! Explore family-friendly comics, enjoy art-making activities, and chat with superpowered guest authors and artists. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and join the fun! Here is the schedule of events: Family Fest: Superhero Saturday […]
Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world […]
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 […]
Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in? In a world […]
Learn from one of Broadway’s best and brightest in an inspiring, hands-on session designed for aspiring performers of all levels! Join Broadway star and An Unlikely Hero director Fergie Philippe for this unforgettable musical theatre masterclass to gain insider techniques and polish your performance skills. Students should bring sheet music for their song in the […]
Art Start 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 […]
Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the […]
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. Students are encouraged […]
Though he had a long career, Paul Cézanne rarely exhibited in Paris before a retrospective brought him out of near obscurity in 1895. From that point on, Cézanne’s art exerted a profound influence on a young generation of painters and spurred the development of many artistic movements in the 20th century. Join George Shackelford, Deputy […]
AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
AMFA and the Arkansas Cinema Society are proud to present a selection of short films from Filmland: Arkansas 2024. Lineup This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, learn how to paint flowers […]
Students in grades 4-8 will flex their storytelling and drawing muscles together while creating an adventure through pictures and actions. Students will design the characters, develop a story, and draw their characters to convey their story. Each student will walk away with their own unique short comic. This day-long experience will help build communication skills […]
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA's Windgate Art School! Inspired by the works of Josef Albers and Ilya Bolotowsky on view in AMFA’s Minimalism: Color, Line, Form exhibition, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the elegance of simplicity through Gelli plate printing. Using Minimalist […]
Catch a screening of All Happy Families co-written by Arkansas native Coburn Goss, directed by Haroula Rose, and executive produced by Michael Shannon. About the Film Haroula Rose's charming dramedy stars How I Met Your Mother's Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor and writer in a slump and still waiting for his big break while his […]
Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on […]
Create a colorful metal pendant inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, Form. Learn to apply and fuse colorful powdered glass to metal using a kiln. All materials are provided […]
Be our guest during this exclusive open house at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts! The Atrium, Cultural Living Room, Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller Lecture Hall, and Performing […]
Are you a local artist, artisan, or maker? Stop by to learn what it takes to have your work for sale in the AMFA Museum Store! The store management team […]
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 […]
René Marie, known for her dynamic voice and versatile talent, has left an indelible mark on the world of music over two decades. Her work, encompassing 11 albums and numerous […]
Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting. Windgate Art School faculty […]
Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by Anne Lindberg’s installation passage, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you […]
Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a […]
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 […]