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 Circle […]
In our first social event of 2024, AMFA Members are invited to mix and mingle during this special happy hour celebration of an exciting new year at the Museum. Enjoy complimentary drink tickets, pick up a new programming guide, and explore opportunities to utilize your benefits for upcoming classes, performances, and other events. AMFA staff […]
Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]
In 1997, multiple Grammy award-winning drummer and composer Brian Blade formed The Fellowship Band with pianist and composer Jon Cowherd. Over the 25 years that the band has existed, they have released seven critically-acclaimed recordings beginning with their debut album Fellowship in 1998, followed by Perceptual in 2000, Season of Changes in 2008, Landmarks in […]
The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to introduce the Sneak Series, our new series of special sneak preview screenings bringing you the hottest films that have yet to be released! Join us for the first installment: a free screening of A24's The Zone of Interest. About the Film Run Time: […]
This Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity is hosted by SoMa 501! Stop by the Windgate Art School to prepare for SoMardi Gras on February 10 by designing and creating your own masquerade mask. Expand this special experience by exploring what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: About SoMardi Gras SoMardi Gras brings the […]
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 […]
Flurffy needs your help finding his way through an epic wintertime adventure! Join Flurffy and his friends to build a story in real time using music, games, and imaginative play during this interactive show. The set will mold to fit the narrative as you create it together! This free educational program is designed for youth […]
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 […]
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron tells the story of Mahito, a 12-year-old boy struggling to settle in a new town after his mother's death. When a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world. About […]
Directed by Celine Song, Past Lives depicts the tale of Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends that are wrest apart after Nora's amily emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love, and the choices that make a life. About the Film Run […]
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 Circle […]
Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]
AMFA Collectors Group Members are invited to join Dr. Catherine Walworth, Jackye and Curtis Finch, Jr., Curator of Drawings, and art collector Neil K. Rector for a chat about his collection of post-1960 Hard-edge geometric abstract art, including Op Art and color-based painting. Drinks and light bites will be provided. This branch of Rector’s collection […]
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 […]
Spring Break at the Windgate Art School is March 18-22, 2024! Give your budding artist an exciting weeklong experience with the arts by signing up for a half day or full day of classes. Morning and afternoon classes are available for students in grades K-8, with an added lunch break for students taking both a […]
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. […]
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 metal moves and make a custom-sized ring […]
Inspired by the upcoming exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native American Abstract Art, 1940s to 1970s opening on February 16, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create compositions that balance space, shape, and color in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer […]
Flurffy needs your help finding his way through an epic wintertime adventure! Join Flurffy and his friends to build a story in real time using music, games, and imaginative play during this interactive show. The set will mold to fit the narrative as you create it together! This free educational program is designed for youth […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 We […]
Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]
AMFA Members can explore AMFA’s newest exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s during an exclusive preview event before the exhibition opens to the public on February 16, 2024. An opening ceremony presented by the American Indian Center of Arkansas begins at 6:00 p.m. featuring a Cherokee flute performance by Tommy Wildcat and […]
Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s on view through May 26, 2024, is the first major traveling exhibition to analyze modern Native American art in relation to Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, and Hard-Edge Painting. Based on the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, where revolutionary approaches encouraged experimentation and risk […]
Immerse yourself in a free day of art and fun for guests of all ages inspired by AMFA’s newest exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s. Free studio activities, storytelling sessions, live music, and more bring the Museum to life with a celebration of Indigenous artists and performers. The Bizhiki Culture & Dance Company […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Anatomy of a Fall follows Sandra (Sandra Hüller), whose husband dies after a mysterious fall at their home. In the ensuing investigation and trial, she emerges as a suspect as details about her marriage are revealed. The jury, the viewers, and even their young son, Daniel, begin to question the truth. About the Film Run […]
The Barber of Little Rock explores America's widening racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found […]
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 We […]
During this time at AMFA, thoughtful adjustments will be made across the Museum to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Guests can enjoy a gentle reduction in lighting and volume throughout the galleries, as well as a quiet area for those needing space to relax and recharge during their visit. Staff […]
Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]
Through the Distinguished Laureate Series, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame invites previous inductees back to the community to share their wisdom, gifts, and talents with the people of Arkansas. This Artist Talk will welcome Arkansas-born artist Kevin Cole for a lecture entitled Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict & The Racial Divide in the Art […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired by the colors, textures, and patterns in Risa Hricovsky’s work, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to make their own fiber artwork using a self-created loom in the Windgate Art School. Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with a special prize. Enjoy a coffee or tea and browse […]
Flurffy needs your help finding his way through an epic wintertime adventure! Join Flurffy and his friends to build a story in real time using music, games, and imaginative play during this interactive show. The set will mold to fit the narrative as you create it together! This free educational program is designed for youth […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Dragons […]
Keep your New Year’s resolution going strong (or take a healthy break from it) by visiting the “almost” dry bar in the Cultural Living Room. Enjoy flavorful mocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and snacks, or indulge with alcoholic wine and beer if you prefer to keep the ABV up in your cup. Kick back and […]
Inspired by AMFA's new Children’s Theatre production Dragons Love Tacos, this Creative Saturdays' make-and-take activity invites guests to create dancing dragon puppets in the Windgate Art School. Expand this special experience by discovering what the rest of the Museum has to offer you: Grab a family-friendly Treasure Map and start an adventure that ends with […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]