Week of Events
Art Start
Step into a world of style and self-expression with Mary Had a Little Glam, a fun twist on a classic rhyme where Mary adds flair everywhere she goes. Inspired by photography on view in AMFA's exhibition Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s, this session encourages children to explore creativity through design. After the reading, they will use […]
Art Together for Guests with Dementia and Their Caregivers
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 […]
Wednesday Spins
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by DJ Afrosia, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. AMFA […]
Drop-in Printmaking
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 […]
Art Together for Guests with Low Vision or Who Are Blind
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 […]
Art for Two: Beetle Brooches (SOLD OUT)
Create a vibrant and colorful beetle inspired glass brooch using the technique of flame-working glass over a torch flame. This hands-on workshop is an excellent opportunity to develop your glass sculpting skills while creating a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece that captures the beauty of nature. Under the expert guidance of a skilled glass artist, you will […]
Raku and Glaze Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Learn all about the basics of Raku firing during this one-day workshop in AMFA's Windgate Art School. Two pieces of pottery will be provided for students to decorate, glaze, and fire. Experienced students can bring two hand-sized wheel thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to glaze and fire. The instructor will demonstrate proper safety, glazing techniques, and […]
Creative Saturdays with Art Start
Step into the world of Hans Op de Beeck and design your own miniature room! Inspired by the artist’s film Staging Silence (3) on view in the Galleries, build and decorate your own small-scale room, complete with walls, furniture, and decor – all crafted from art supplies. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and […]
Exhibition Tour of “Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s”
Explore Kwame Brathwaite: The 1970s with a docent-led exhibition tour! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view – including some never-before-seen images from the artist’s archive […]
Art Together with ASL Interpretation
For guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, drop in and discover the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts with a docent-led gallery tour accompanied by an American Sign Language […]