The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is giving locals the chance to grow their collections at its second annual AMFA Art Market.
Set for Sept. 11-13, the market will feature a wide variety of media from printmaking to fiber art, showcasing the work of more than 40 artists and galleries from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina and Alabama.
Local featured artists include:
- Deitra Blackwell
- Fletcher Larkin
- Loni Lichti
- David MacPhee
- Caroline Millar
- Sandra Sell
- Tod Switch and Mollie Munroe
- Michael Warrick
- Elizabeth Weber
As well as works from:
- Art Group Gallery
- Central Arkansas Collective
- Greg Thompson Fine Art
- M2 Gallery
- Red Door Gallery
The weekend’s activities also include presentations on topics like how to insure your artwork, a highlight of Windgate Art School pieces and dining experiences at Park Grill and the Cultural Living Room.
“Whether you are just beginning to explore art collecting or are a seasoned enthusiast, the AMFA Art Market offers a chance to connect with artists shaping today’s creative scene,” AMFA CEO Dr. Victoria Ramirez says. “We invite guests to make a day of it — bring friends, chat with the artists, explore the galleries and enjoy everything the museum has to offer.”
AMFA Art Market hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, with a special preview for AMFA members on Friday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Learn more about the AMFA Art Market on the museum website, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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