The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has a calendar full of family-friendly activities perfect for a creative moment with your kids. 

Upcoming Events 

ArtStart! 

ArtStart takes storytime to the next level by offering young art patrons a combination of storytelling, art looking and making. This month, the AMFA program will offer a lively reading of  Eric Carle’s “A House for Hermit Crab” while taking a closer look at Judy Onofrio’s sculpture “Just Pretending.”

When: Feb. 17 | 10 a.m. Where: Virtual | Registration is required, get started here Best ages: 2 & up Cost: Free

Winter Lights Around the World

This fest will start with an exciting virtual tour of AMFA. Then, explore your artistic and dramatic sides with activities focusing on light and shadow, like creating a shadow play and making a paper lantern. Cozy Touch: Supplies and instruction for projects and activities available for pick up in exchange for warm hats and socks to bring some warmth and light to those in need.

When: Feb. 27 | 10 a.m. Where: Virtual | Register by Feb. 19 here Cost: Free

Arts on the Lawn

Each Saturday in March, AMFA puppeteers and artists will travel to parks to create engaging mini pop-up performances. These brief performances will be unique to each location as the puppeteers develop new storylines and build on reactions and ideas from the previous locations.

When: Saturdays in March | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free, no registration required

Where: 

  • Mar. 6 | Allsop Park - 3700 Cedar Hill Road, Little Rock

  • Mar. 13 | Riverfront Park - 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock

  • Mar. 20 | Murray Park - 5900 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock

  • Mar. 27 | CALS Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library - 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock

Upcoming Youth Courses

Virtual Adventure in Art & Drama (Grades K-2)

This sampler course will introduce ceramics, painting, acting and singing. All required materials supplied. 

When: Feb. 20-March 13 | Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Where: Virtual | Register here by Feb. 12 Grades: K-2, all skill levels Cost: $50/child

Virtual Adventure in Art & Drama (Grades 3-5)

This introductory class explores visual and dramatic arts. All required materials supplied. 

When: Feb. 20-March 13 | Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Virtual | Register here by Feb. 12 Grades: 3-5, all skill levels Cost: $50/child

Youth Art School Studio Sampler (Grades 6-8)

Join this Studio Sampler for a taste of what the Art School has to offer. All required supplies provided. 

When: Feb. 20 – March 13 | Saturdays, 1-2 p.m. Where: Virtual | Register here by Feb. 12 Grades: 6-8, all skill levels Cost: $50/child

Upcoming Youth Camps

Color Me Crazy! Virtual Spring Break Program 

Your creative kid can explore the world of color over break! Each day, students will develop artmaking techniques through hands-on creating and build confidence through theater exercises. 

When: Mar. 22-26 | 1-2 p.m. Where: Virtual event | Register here by Mar. 12 Grades: 1-5 Cost: $65/student