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
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. […]
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 […]
March 23, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum continues its celebration of Faith Ringgold’s Tar Beach 2 with a series of programs and tours for all ages beginning June 2026. The large story quilt is on loan from the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia and viewable in Allentown Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition, the artist’s beloved children’s […]
March 16, 2026
The Museum is again hosting a free-to-the-public day of the Allentown Film Festival, this year on Sunday, April 26, beginning at noon with two screenings. The first series of shorts explores that timeless question “What Is Art?” The second block includes short films in Spanish with English subtitles. The screenings will be in the Museum’s auditorium. […]
February 16, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum is pleased to announce that the honorees for this year’s black-tie Gala Dinner & Auction are Tom and Amy Scalici. A tribute to the Scalicis will be part of the celebration on Gala evening, Saturday, April 11, 2026. This elegant event is presented throughout the main-floor galleries, with a reception beginning […]
February 12, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum will present public talks by artists Ellen Berkenblit and Amanda Valdez about their art and creative processes. The talks are offered in conjunction with solo exhibitions of their work on view in the Museum’s upstairs galleries through May 17, 2026. Ellen Berkenblit: The Clouds are Luminous is the accomplished artist’s first […]
January 21, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum is honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary throughout 2026, spotlighting a work from our collection each month in our weekly eblasts and on our social-media channels. Read these stories of resilience, art, and community below, then visit the Museum to see the works firsthand. Beginning June 4, don’t miss the special exhibition […]
December 31, 2025
The Allentown Art Museum will welcome artists Ellen Berkenblit and Amanda Valdez at a reception for AAM members in the galleries on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5 until 8 p.m. Exhibitions of their work are on view in the Museum’s upstairs galleries through May 17, 2026. Ellen Berkenblit: The Clouds are Luminous is the […]