August 20, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum is pleased to announce that three paintings by leading American Modernist artists, loaned by Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, will be on view from August 20, 2026, through August 13, 2028. The works are included in the new rotation of artworks installed in our American galleries. Inspired by the European avant-garde, […]
August 13, 2026
A designer or artist deeply absorbed in a project in her home or studio—decades or centuries ago—puts the finishing touches on her creation. A group of makers working communally create functional objects of beauty. Today, those works are on view in our galleries. Though these artists’ names have been lost to time, they are identified […]
August 10, 2026
The Arts Community of Easton (ACE) opens its exhibition Communities Create Art on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Art Museum’s Community Gallery. All are welcome. During the run of the show, which ends on August 30, ACE will host three free artist-led workshops and an artist […]
July 22, 2026
Meet Christina Campbell, the Allentown Art Museum’s summer/fall 2026 Art + Wellness Fellow! Christina is currently working toward her master’s degree in art therapy at Cedar Crest College. Her background also includes facilitating our Art Can program and working with the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. You can learn more about her HERE. Christina’s primary role […]
July 21, 2026
After your visit to our galleries this Sunday, July 26, you are invited to simply cross Fifth Street to experience a celebration of Indian culture in Arts Park. Hosted by Saara Arts, the 9th annual India Heritage Day will feature authentic Indian cuisine, dance performances, raffle prizes and giveaways, art workshops and henna, and vendors […]
July 1, 2026
El Museo de arte de Allentown amplía su programación este verano, añadiendo un día completo de actividades familiares cada mes, ¡y todo ello GRATIS para el público! Los “Sábados de Barrio” forman parte de Verano Vibrante, nuestra celebración de toda la temporada dedicada a la cultura, la tradición y la comunidad hispana, con motivo de […]
June 24, 2026
On your next visit to the Museum, keep an eye out for classic American icons such as George Washington, the Stars and Stripes, the Liberty Bell, the tricorn hat, fife-and-drums, and eagles. Lots of eagles. To commemorate the 250th anniversary our nation’s birth, our curatorial team brought a flock of eagle textiles out of storage […]
June 23, 2026
LEER EN ESPAÑOL The Allentown Art Museum is expanding our programming this summer, adding a full day of family friendly activities every month that’s FREE to all! Neighborhood Saturdays are part of Verano Vibrante, our season-long celebration of Hispanic culture, tradition, and community related to the arrival of three works by artists of Puerto Rican […]
June 17, 2026
The 16th Annual Hope & Healing Juried Art Show opened in the Museum’s Community Gallery on June 11 and continues on view through August 9, 2026. Admission to the Museum and to the exhibition is free, as is parking in the Museum’s lot. High school and college students were invited to create art that inspires […]
June 11, 2026
Join us in the galleries for a day of reflection, creativity, and community on Friday, June 19—Juneteenth. Families are invited to participate in a hands-on artmaking project anytime between noon and 3 p.m., when all ages can learn about artist Faith Ringgold’s legacy of activism through her story quilts. Then, create a work of art […]