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Celebrate spooky season with a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween, a fun and festive story perfect for little readers. After story time, use air-dry clay and colorful decorations to create your own miniature pumpkins. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool […]
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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 […] 
Discover the creative worlds of Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina with Dr. Catherine Walworth, the Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr. Curator of Drawings at AMFA, as she explores how these groundbreaking artists challenged conventions of art, design, and identity. Set against the backdrop of AMFA’s exhibition Architects of Being, this talk delves into themes of […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] 
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 […]
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Inspired by the unique jewelry pieces featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, transform recycled art materials into playful and stylish wearable jewelry. Explore shapes, textures, and colors as you craft one-of-a-kind accessories. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a […]
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Take a docent-led tour to discover the diverse contributions of American artists throughout the AMFA galleries. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to our nation’s art history, and leave with a new understanding of the AMFA Foundation Collection. Docents are supported in part by Fleur S. […]
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Explore masterful figurative artworks in the AMFA galleries and draw your own figurative work of art. An expert artist will lead you through the AMFA galleries to view select artworks in person, and then return to the studio in AMFA's Windgate Art School to instruct techniques of figurative drawing in this hands-on workshop. Working with […] |
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Gather around the table for an elevated, family-style meal made to bring guests together with good food and great conversation. The menu for this brunch event features seasonal flavors and Southern favorites while keeping focus on what matters most: sharing a delicious meal in a beautiful space. Seating is limited—reserve your ticket early for this […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The mission of the Architecture and Design Network (ADN) is to educate the public about architecture, design, and related disciplines and the ways in which their practice shapes communities and affects people’s lives. In this free lecture, you are invited to hear from Ross Altheimer, Principal and Co-Founder of TEN x TEN. Before the lecture, […] |
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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 […] 
Explore AMFA’s new exhibition, Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, and network with fellow AMFA Corporate Partners during this special edition of Bright Nights. The evening starts with an exclusive curator-led tour through the exhibition. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary drink in the Cultural Living Room while mingling with your colleagues and building new […]
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Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA's 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 […] |
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Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! Led by trained docents, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage with the artwork through rich visual descriptions and in-depth discussions. Participants then create artwork […]
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According to Americana all-star Jason Isbell, “James McMurtry is one of my very few favorite songwriters on Earth and these days he’s working at the top of his game.” Singer-songwriter McMurtry’s albums Just Us Kids (2008) and Childish Things (2005) back the claim, each scoring endless critical praise. The former earned McMurtry his highest Billboard 200 chart position in […] |
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Create a set of floral themed ceramic candle votives! Learn to decorate the clay from an expert ceramic artist by pressing soft clay into a textured mold that has patterns of leaves, stems, and greenery. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class […] 
Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! 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 required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. Your […]
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The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24's Eternity starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner at a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on November 26, 2025. About the Film In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, […] |
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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 personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory […]
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Create beautiful glass holiday trees to decorate your home or give away as gifts! Learn all about the fundamentals of glass fusing – such as glass cutting, snipping, and layering – to make geometric shapes and form each design. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry […]
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Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being and immerse yourself in the world of Esphyr Slobodkina during this exciting workshop. Learn about Slobodkina's abstract paintings and investigate how to organize a painting through composition. Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will experiment with composition, focusing on line, shape, and color to […] |
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Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a […] 
Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art! Team up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled, you will add charming, personalized details. Projects will be […] |
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Join Arkansas artist Margo DuVall for a unique and exciting hands-on workshop in the art of image transfer. Learn how to transfer an image onto wood or paper. Throughout the class, students will experiment with different objects and methods to produce several finished pieces while gaining a deeper understanding of the image transfer process, from […] |
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Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher. 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 […]
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Kick off the season in style as the Cultural Living Room transforms into a chic social lounge with live music, festive bites, and good company. Members receive a complimentary drink and a holiday gift thoughtfully designed to make the evening even more memorable. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, this […]
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 […] |
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Explore the intricate, hand-cut portraiture of Antonius-Tín Bui, whose practice holds sacred the rituals of making, memory, and identity. Drawing from their Vietnamese heritage, queer experience, and community storytelling, Bui transforms paper into intimate monuments that honor the complexity of diaspora and the fluidity of self. About Antonius-Tín Bui Antonius-Tín Bui is a polydisciplinary artist […] |
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Create decorative and reuseable glass swizzle sticks to stir your favorite holiday beverages! Experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, shaping, and layering glass rods together. Then, lean into your creativity and sculpt colorful glass ornaments to place on the top of the swizzle sticks. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class […] |
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Inspired by the striking fashion featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, experiment with printmaking using unexpected art materials. Design vibrant prints that capture the spirit of bold style. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity […]
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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.
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Through imaginative exercises and group installations, discover how everyday items can speak to identity, memory, and belonging. In this hands-on workshop led by artist Antonius-Tín Bui, work together with other students to create collaborative still life drawings inspired by personal objects and shared narratives. This is a two-day workshop that meets on Saturday, November 22, […] |
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Celebrate the colors of fall with a live reading of The Leaf Thief, followed by a free art-making activity where you can create a leaf-shaped suncatcher. 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 […]
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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 […] |
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Celebrate the colors of fall by crafting layered floral pins using a variety of materials and textures. Design and assemble your own unique accessories that bring a warm, autumnal touch to any outfit. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity in […]
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Take a docent-led tour of AMFA’s exhibition Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty – the artist’s first solo exhibition of her playful painting installations taking over the Robyn and John Horn Gallery. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and leave with a new […] |
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