June 10, 2026
Freedom’s Runway returns to the Allentown Art Museum in 2026 as a celebration of liberation, resilience, and self-expression timed to coincide with Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Inspired by the legacy of underground ballroom culture, Runway participants are invited to create wearable works of art that honor personal narratives while engaging with the Museum’s collection. […]
June 3, 2026
When 2025 AAM summer Marketing intern Alice Frank helped launch the Museum’s TikTok channel last May 29, we were humbly hoping to get the word out about our exhibitions, events, and programs to a new audience through this popular social-media platform. Now, a year in, we are wowed by the level of enthusiasm our TikTok […]
May 18, 2026
Thanks to a generous donation from Museum member and supporter Curtis Dretsch, a limited number of full scholarships are available to the Museum’s “Making with the Masters” Summer Camp in 2026. Making with the Masters is a week-long Museum experience for creative students ages 7–11. Campers will learn about iconic artists such as Rembrandt, Henry […]
May 18, 2026
As follow up to the Architect Selection RFP posted on May 11, we’ve compiled questions received from prospective respondents and provided a single set of responses for all interested parties. The intent is to support a clear, fair, and consistent proposal process. LEARN MORE
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 […]