Education

Art education and artist workshops for all ages, gallery tours, online classes and programs that feature artists from around the world. Education at RAM is dedicated to providing learning about the arts to the community.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Landmark Lessons:
Through the Art of John Bell Jr.

Lecture with Lisa Bell-Wilson


Sunday, February 23, at 2 pm

FREE

In this segment of Landmark Lessons, Lisa Bell-Wilson will focus on the accessibility work her father John did with the Arkansas State Parks, and how that work affected change all the way to our nations Capitol.

Artist Lecture with Marjorie Williams-Smith


Friday, February 28, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm

FREE

Get an in-depth look into one of our exhibitions! In this lecture, Artist Marjorie Williams-Smith will speak on the processes and concepts behind her current exhibition, Memories in Metal.

Artist Lecture with Jeffry Cantu


Friday, March 7, from 5:30 – 7 pm

FREE

Explore the large abstract installations of artist Jeffry Cantu in this upcoming artist lecture! Cantu will also speak on the artwork within his current exhibition, Sublime Abstractions.

Navigating the Art World with Artist Shabana Kauser


Saturday, March 22, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm

FREE

Kauser will discuss the business side of art and give professional insights into how artists can grow their art business, have interactions with galleries, museums and art fairs, how to handle rejections and much more.

RECURRING PROGRAMS

Ram Sketch Image

DROP IN AND DRAW

 

Every Thursday
1-3 pm
FREE

A place and a time to draw? A live model for reference? Drop in and commune with other artists and draw (or paint) from a live model every Thursday afternoon.

We provide tables and easels but bring your own art supplies.

 

 

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RAM SATURDAYS

Saturday afternoons
12 – 3 pm
FREE

RAM is the place for make-and-take art projects. Currently, the classes are focusing on fun projects while exploring crafts through the decades. 

All art supplies provided. All ages and skill levels welcome. 

No need to register. 

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PAINT ‘N SIP WITH PETRA RADCLIFFE

Once a month
$25/members
$35/non-members

Recreate works by the great masters, guided by Petra Radcliffe, while you sip your favorite beverages. All skill levels welcome, art supplies provided.

16+ to paint / 21+ to sip  

HOMESCHOOL ART
CLASSES 2025

Every other Tuesday

FREE

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DIY FRIDAYS

Every other month
$25/members
$35/non-members

Join us every other month as we take a deep dive into a new medium. From lighted vases to assemblages, these classes are sure to bring out your creativity!

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GUIDED TOURS

 

FREE
Just drop on by!

Sundays at 1 pm

February 9
March 9 & 23
April 6 & 27
May 18

Guided by a trained gallery educator, tours  include our 5 galleries and information about the techniques and processes of multiple artists.

 

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GROUP TOURS

 

Tours for both students and adults (or school field trips!) will be led by trained gallery educators for a 60–90 minute museum experience. The first half will be spent touring the galleries and the second half will be spent finding a favorite artwork and sketching their own works of art from that image  or sculpture.

 

CALL OR  E-MAIL TO SCHEDULE:
479.784.2787
petra@fsram.org

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How did we do?

Support for RAM is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.