In Memoriam: Leon Holt Jr.
September 22, 2020
Friends of the Allentown Art Museum remember former President of the Board and longtime Honorary Trustee Leon Holt Jr. as a soft-spoken man of few words, but decisive.
A Statement by the Allentown Art Museum
June 6, 2020
“Racism is still alive in this country today, and probably will be for some time, and the struggle to eradicate it from the American scene has to go on.”
The Museum’s Response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
In response to COVID-19, the Allentown Art Museum will be closed to the public until further notice.
Robert & Susan Gadomski Focus on Quality of Life in the Valley
February 4, 2020
A deep commitment to education and a bold, get-it-done attitude have defined the philanthropic legacy of Robert and Susan Gadomski.
Celebrate the Colorful History of Durham Press
February 1, 2020
The Allentown Art Museum is marking thirty years of innovative and experimental printmaking in a striking new special exhibition focused on works created at nearby Durham Press.
Remembering Gene London
January 22, 2020
Gene London (nee Eugene Yulish), 1931–2020
Paintings of the Madonna Featured at Allentown Art Museum
November 1, 2019
A special exhibition on the first floor of the Allentown Art Museum (AAM) explores the influence of global culture on American art through depictions of the Christian figure of the Virgin Mary.
Free Admission for High School Students, Faculty & Their Families
October 10, 2019
The Museum is pleased to offer high school students, faculty, and their families in the Allentown School District free admission to the Museum during the 2019–2020 school year in honor of Lee Butz, the Butz family, and Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
New Board Chair Named at AAM
July 27, 2018
Michelle R. Stringer, Allentown, PA, has been elected Chairperson of the Allentown Art Museum Board of Trustees for two years as of July 1, 2018. She said she and the board are committed to expanding the visionary path established by her predecessor, Dolores A. Laputka, Esq.
Why Art is Essential for Meaningful Reflection & Civil Discussion
January 10, 2018
A letter from David Mickenberg, Priscilla Payne Hurd President & CEO During the last three months, we’ve been talking a lot about our bold (and necessary) plans to expand the presence of the Allentown Art Museum.