Week of Events
Art Start
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 […]
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 […]
Constructing Identity: Architects of Being Art Talk
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 […]
Sneak Series: Violent Ends
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 […]
Fridays on the Lawn with Big Dam Horns
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 […]
Art For Two: Halloween Brooches
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 […]
Nevelson-Inspired Sculpture Workshop (SOLD OUT)
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 […]
Creative Saturdays
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. […]
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 […]
Flurffy’s Tales for Sale
Flurffy and his fabulous friends are hosting a dazzling fashion show to raise money for charity—but disaster strikes when their costumes mysteriously vanish! Were they stolen... or did they sashay […]
Making Together: Stitching Stories
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 […]