March 12, 2024
Join us on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. for a Dynamic Conversation between Allentown-based artist Angela Fraleigh and AAM associate curator Claire McRee as they discuss the exhibition Angela Fraleigh: Threaded with moonlight, currently on view in Scheller Gallery. Threaded with moonlight draws inspiration from the Museum’s extensive textile collection and the historical connection […]
March 1, 2024
The Museum has several works of art from its collection going out on loan in the coming months that will be part of two exhibitions. Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within – Isamu Noguchi Foundation & Garden Museum, Long Island City, NY (March 20–July 28, 2024) – The Cranbrook Art Museum (October 2024–February 2025) – The Museum […]
February 26, 2024
On your next visit to our American galleries you’ll see more than sixty new works on view, including thirty-five objects that are on our walls for the first time, with some of those being recent acquisitions. Here are some highlights among our most recent acquisitions, which are currently on view and support the Museum’s goal […]
February 22, 2024
A new audio tour with stops in the Museum’s American galleries introduces a personal perspective on select artworks in the collection. The Community Voices Audio Tour, created by Museum educator Rei Ukon presents commentary by local residents who interpret works on display and share their own thoughts tied to their lived experiences. The tour also […]
February 8, 2024
Healing Through the Arts (HTTA) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Hope & Healing Juried Art Show that will be held at the Allentown Art Museum Community Gallery February 15 – March 31, 2024. High school and college students are invited to create art that inspires healing and hopefulness and donate it to (HTTA). […]
February 6, 2024
The Allentown Art Museum is always on the lookout for ways to increase our accessibility to people of all abilities. Our latest move is adding a program called AccessiBe to our website. The interactive interface is designed to enhance accessibility related to website design and readability. It empowers users to customize their website, ensuring a […]
January 29, 2024
Restoring Petals is a transformative community project which interweaves visual and performing arts, mental health, and community well-being. Guided by artist, activist, and AAM Community Art+Action Fellow, Chloe Cole Wilson, this initiative created space to explore the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on both our past and future. Over the last 9 months, Wilson hosted […]
January 24, 2024
On Monday, January 22, 2024, staff from the Allentown School District (ASD) and Newcomer Academy attended a professional development day at the Art Museum focused on accessibility in the art classroom and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The teachers were mostly art educators, though a few teach science and languages. The presentations were led by […]
January 19, 2024
In celebration of the Allentown Art Museum’s recent acquisition of The Piano Lesson (Homage to Mary Lou) by Romare Bearden, author and scholar Robert O’Meally will lead a Dynamic Conversation about the layers of history and culture represented in this artwork. The talk will take place on Saturday, February 24, beginning at 2 p.m. in […]
December 15, 2023
Join us for the Allentown Art Museum’s annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 15, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., a vibrant tribute to the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year we are pleased to showcase the work of our Community Art + Action Fellow Chloe Cole Wilson. Her […]