The Allentown Art Museum gratefully acknowledges endowment funding of educational programs by the Beall and Marlene O. "Linny" Fowler Education Endowment Fund; the Haight Endowment Fund; The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; The Ardath Rodale Education Fund; and Mimi's Fund.
Free Artventures
Free Family Drop-in Art Workshop
SUNDAYS, 1–4 PM
Visit the Crayola Learning Center for an artful afternoon of family fun! There, you and your family will find our always popular monthly themed art project, as well as art puzzles, artful books for children, in-gallery activities and much more. Museum educators and volunteers will be available to assist your family. No registration is required. Artventures is a FREE program.
ARTVENTURES THEMES
March |
Art Project: Prints Charming Artwork of the Month: Gifford Reynold Beal, Hiding the Liberty Bell in Allentown, Pennsylvania (1938) |
april |
Art Project: Wright Angles Artwork of the Month: Faith Ringgold, Mama Can Sing (2004) |
may |
Art Project: Black Out Artwork of the Month: Earl Horter, Brooklyn Bridge (1930) |
june |
Art Project: Making Waves |
Join us for an artful afternoon in the galleries every Sunday from 1 - 4 PM. Museum educators
and our volunteers will be available to assist your family. No registration is required.
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Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery
In Art Ways, a unique interactive learning center, we throw caution to the wind and invite your family to look, learn, play, read, create, and yes, even touch together! Through a variety of hands-on, activity-based stations, your family members can make themselves at home in this fun-filled space while learning all about the world of art. Art Ways is always open during regular Museum hours, free with Museum admission.
Reflections
THROUGH may 3
Imagine a world without color. Now imagine a world full of rich, vibrant colors where shadows are filled with deep blue and purple, and sunlight sparkles with bold red and gold. Color can vary and beautify both nature and art, or create a sense of energy and motion. It can influence your mood and even make you feel cool or cozy. Join us for a vivid and enlightening experience in Art Ways!
Common Threads
MAY 17–AUGUST 9
Fiber artists create artworks simply with cloth, thread, yarn and other materials and their designs may be inspired by history, fads or function. The result may be something as elaborate as the evening dress of chiffon over silk trimmed with beads made for the movie “Titanic” or as basic as a knit shawl for warmth or a t-shirt for play. Come explore historical and cultural influences on fashion and try your hand at designing with the common threads and materials throughout time.
Art Ways is sponsored by Susquehanna Bank.
Family Time
FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 1 PM AND 3 PM
Looking for some family fun on a Saturday afternoon? Join us on the first Saturday of every
month, October through April, as we introduce families to the Museum’s permanent collection
through hour-long thematic, interactive gallery programs. Designed for children six years and
older accompanied by an adult friend, this is an afternoon of touchable objects, lively activities,
and engaging discussions that will bring works of art to life in new and exciting ways. Meet in
the SOTA Foyer. Free with Museum admission.
APRIL 4
Let’s Go PA!