Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Transforms Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries
After three years since its opening, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) has revealed a significant renovation of the Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries. This reinstallation features new acquisitions and important donations from the museum’s permanent collection, with many pieces displayed for the first time. In addition to the museum's masterpieces, selected works loaned from various cultural institutions aim to highlight international artists who are seldom showcased in the state. Each gallery is centered around a specific theme, emphasizing the strengths of the AMFA Foundation Collection and encouraging visitors to explore art and artists throughout history. Expanded text panels introduce new curatorial research, while wall labels identify the new acquisitions, including works by American artists.
Key facts
- Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) transformed the Harriet and Warren Stephens Galleries.
- The transformation occurred three years after AMFA's grand opening.
- New acquisitions and major gifts from the permanent collection are on view for the first time.
- Works loaned from other collections and institutions present international artists rarely seen in Arkansas.
- Each gallery focuses on a central theme and highlights the AMFA Foundation Collection.
- Expanded text panels introduce new curatorial research.
- New acquisitions are indicated on wall labels.
- Works by American artists are included.
Entities
Institutions
- Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- AMFA Foundation Collection
Locations
- Arkansas