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 […]

In 1955, Abby Rockefeller Mauzé—daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., sister of future Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, and sister-in-law of future Arkansas First Lady Jeannette Edris Rockefeller (pictured above)—made a significant gift to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, then called the Museum of Fine Arts: the monumental painting Dos Mujeres (Two Women) by Diego Rivera. […]

The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present A24's The Legend of Ochi in a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release on April 25, 2025. About the Film In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear […]

Learn how to throw a pottery 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, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. […]

Learn how to paint flowers with watercolors in simple instructed steps. An experienced instructor will walk you through the painting process and make watercolors easier to use! 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, […]

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by Alice Adair’s work on view in Studio Time + Studio Practice, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to explore the art of fabric collage. Dive into texture, pattern, and layering to create your own unique […]

AMFA Members are invited to shop at the Museum Store and enjoy double discounts! Stop by in-store to enjoy 20% off your purchase – double the regular 10% Member discount. Pick up AMFA merchandise, explore exciting new inventory, and check out the Beth Polo Jewelry and Richard Wegner Stones and Minerals trunk show. Some exclusions […]

Explore Studio Time + Studio Practice with a docent-led exhibition tour! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a deeper understanding of how artists transform clay, metal, glass, paper, and a variety of other media into meaningful objects. Studio Time + Studio Practice is presented by Jackye and […]

Shop Beth Polo's latest designs featuring beautiful stones and minerals by Richard Wegner during this exclusive event! The AMFA Museum Store is Little Rock’s premiere shopping destination, and this trunk show is the perfect opportunity to find unique, artisan pieces – perfect for treating yourself or gifting someone special.

Explore the masterful still life artworks on display in AMFA's Rivera's Paris exhibition and draw your own work of art in this hands-on workshop focused on technique and styles. Become inspired by the world of Rivera's Paris and learn expert drawing techniques to create shapes and depth. Explore how to use visual perspective to make […]