Week of Events
Art Start
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 […]
Drop-In Figure Drawing
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 […]
501 Day
Join the fun of celebrating Central Arkansas’s area code with a day of special discounts and experiences at AMFA! Take $5.01 off select merchandise in the Museum Store, enjoy $5.01 […]
Concert Series: Bab L’Bluz
Bab L' Bluz, meaning "The Door of the Blues," is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by […]
Resilience and Rest: Artist Talk with Yashua Klos
Join multimedia artist Yashua Klos as he explores themes of identity, memory, and African Americans’ complex relationship to the American labor economy through his artwork. Known for his woodblock printing and monotype techniques, Klos creates unique collage materials to build fragmented yet dimensional portraits. Reflecting on his own family’s history, Klos reimagines acts of resistance […]
Art for Two: Glass Flowers (SOLD OUT)
Learn how to create eye-catching floral and botanical glass artwork using a hot torch and flame. Under the guidance of an expert glass artist, you will learn the fundamental techniques for sculpting flowers, leaves, and other vibrant botanical features with colorful glass rods. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where […]
Art for Two: Reclaimed Silver Pendants (SOLD OUT)
Discover how to transform silver scrap metal like broken chains and earrings into a new gleaming charm! Learn to melt, shape, and add texture to your piece using hammers and […]
Creative Saturdays
In celebration of the 60th Spring Tour of Homes: Art and Architecture in MacArthur Park, the Quapaw Quarter Association is hosting a free, hands-on art project that invites guests to […]
Cuts and Ink: Large Scale Woodblock Printmaking with Yashua Klos
In this hands-on workshop, experiment with a variety of techniques—including carving, drawing, cut paper, and collage—to transform imagery into bold, dynamic artworks. AMFA Artist-in-Residence Yashua Klos will guide you through both the technical aspects—such as reproduction, registration, and inking—and the creative process, helping you develop your own unique approach to printmaking. This workshop is designed […]
Gallery Tour
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 […]