May 11, 2026
Dear Museum visitors, members, supporters, I am proud to share that in March 2026 the Allentown Art Museum (AAM) was awarded reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums—the highest recognition a museum can achieve. Signifying excellence in operations, collections care, and public service, this distinction reflects the strength of this institution and the dedication of […]
May 11, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum seeks proposals from qualified architecture firms to provide programming, concept design, and schematic design services for a new, purpose-built museum facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Museum intends to select one firm for the scope described in this Request for Proposals. LEARN MORE .
May 7, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status. Of […]
April 29, 2026
LEER EN ESPAÑOL The Allentown Art Museum is celebrating the start of Verano Vibrante–a “Vibrant Summer” of bilingual programming–with an indoor/outdoors Nuyorican Hip-Hop Bash that’s free and open to all ages on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Bash is sponsored by La Mega Radio and includes artists, performers, and vendors […]
April 29, 2026
Sábado, 6 de junio de 2026: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. El Museo de Arte de Allentown celebra el inicio de Verano Vibrante, un verano de programación bilingüe, con una Fiesta Hip-Hop Nuyorriqueña en interiores y exteriores que es gratuita y abierta a todas las edades el sábado 6 de junio, de 11 a.m. a 4 p.m. […]
April 29, 2026
En febrero de 2026, el Museo de Arte de Allentown recibió tres obras de artistas de herencia puertorriqueña provenientes de El Museo del Barrio en Nueva York. El préstamo de las obras, así como una serie de programas gratuitos relacionados ofrecidos durante Verano Vibrante, son posibles gracias al apoyo del Art Bridges Foundation. Las obras […]
April 29, 2026
In February 2026 the Allentown Art Museum welcomed three works by artists of Puerto Rican heritage from El Museo del Barrio in New York. The loan of the works as well as a series of free related programs offered during Verano Vibrante are made possible through the support of the Art Bridges Foundation. The works will […]
April 20, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum is partnering with the Allentown Public Library to offer a free two-part papermaking and visual journal workshop series designed specifically for seniors. Led by teaching artist and art therapist Donna Fedak, this creative experience provides a welcoming space for seniors to explore hands-on artmaking while connecting with others in the community. […]
April 16, 2026
The Museum’s annual black-tie Gala Dinner & Auction was held in the galleries on Saturday, April 11, 2026. More than 350 guests celebrated the exhibitions and programs of the past year and helped support our upcoming activities and operations through generous sponsorships, donations, auction bids, and pledges to our Fund a Need Paddle Raise. This […]
March 27, 2026
Sometimes the smallest details can make a big impression. Visitors entering the Allentown Art Museum on May 14, 2026, and after will be welcomed by an eye-catching installation of oversized-feather images. Everyone will pass through the Museum’s new Peacock Room. Below, the AAM’s Vice President of Curatorial Affairs, Elaine Mehalakes, explains how the Room came […]