November 11, 2024
The Allentown Art Museum has taken a significant step toward inclusivity with the introduction of its new Large-Print Gallery Guides. Designed specifically for visitors with vision impairments, the Guides reflect the Museum’s continuing commitment to making art accessible to everyone in our community. The Large-Print Guides include the text of all the wall labels for […]
November 4, 2024
We have two exhibitions coming up at the AAM! New Conversations: Renaissance and Baroque Art at the Allentown Art Museum November 16, 2024, through July 6, 2025 While Kress Gallery is undergoing renovations, view the collection in a new light. For six decades the Allentown Art Museum’s Renaissance and Baroque holdings have been a unique […]
September 24, 2024
Beginning on Sunday, October 6, 2024, families visiting the Museum can explore new Maker Stations in our upstairs Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery. This space is home to the hands-on Crayola Classroom, our animal mascot Arty the Turtle, and five newly installed Maker Stations that incorporate STEAM principles, promoting experimentation and problem solving through play […]
September 24, 2024
Looking for a free cultural activity to enjoy by yourself or with family or friends? How about a leisurely weekend afternoon filled with art and music? Then join us at the Art Museum for our Art Fair for All on Sunday, October 6, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is Day 2 of the […]
September 23, 2024
Welcome, Kyle Edwards, our 2024-2025 Community Art+Action Fellow. This fellowship, generously supported by the Rider-Pool Foundation, is designed to empower community building through the arts. The fellows research local issues, establish strategic partnerships, plan collaboratively, and develop impactful programming opportunities that center the needs of the community. The Museum’s previous Art+Action Fellows were Chloe Cole […]
August 5, 2024
Join us for two programs inspired by the exhibition, Scarlet Poppies and Ultramarine Butterflies: The Language of Color: Dynamic Conversation: The Culture of Color Saturday, August 31 – 1-2 p.m. This panel brings together Vindya Raghavachari, Florencia San Martín, and Wendy Wilson-Fall to discuss the intricate relationship between color, culture, and art in Indian, Caribbean, […]
July 11, 2024
You are invited to be a part of a discussion on the relationships among art, color, and culture on Saturday, August 31, starting at 1 p.m. This Dynamic Conversation, titled “The Culture of Color,” is inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Scarlet Poppies and Ultramarine Butterflies: The Language of Color. Panelists will explore the topic […]
June 26, 2024
The Allentown Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. The event honored businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the City of Allentown. Tony Iannelli, CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the evening by recognizing the importance […]
June 17, 2024
The Allentown Art Museum’s Community Gallery will be a vibrant, colorful space during the first Community Services for Children (CSC) Downtown Year End Showcase, an exhibition of artworks made by children, parents, and educators that celebrates the creative accomplishments of some of our community’s youngest artists. There will be a reception at the AAM from […]
May 24, 2024
VIDEOS EN ESPAÑOL A CONTINUACIÓN The Museum’s recent exhibition Nostalgia for My Island featured twenty exceptional works on loan from the Museo de Arte de Ponce (MAP) in Puerto Rico. Allentown was the second stop for the traveling exhibition, which debuted at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Chicago. Paintings by […]