April 29, 2026
En febrero de 2026, el Museo de Arte de Allentown recibió tres obras de artistas de herencia puertorriqueña provenientes de El Museo del Barrio en Nueva York. El préstamo de las obras, así como una serie de programas gratuitos relacionados ofrecidos durante Verano Vibrante, son posibles gracias al apoyo del Art Bridges Foundation. Las obras […]
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. […]
April 16, 2026
The Museum’s annual black-tie Gala Dinner & Auction was held in the galleries on Saturday, April 11, 2026. More than 350 guests celebrated the exhibitions and programs of the past year and helped support our upcoming activities and operations through generous sponsorships, donations, auction bids, and pledges to our Fund a Need Paddle Raise. This […]
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 21, 2026
Rigo Peralta es un artista local de la República Dominicana. Desde su obra Doña Negra, que se exhibe en las galerías del Allentown Art Museum, hasta sus múltiples murales por todo Allentown, Rigo utiliza su arte como una forma de contribuir a la comunidad. Inspirándose en las obras prestadas por El Museo del Barrio, Rigo […]
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. […]
March 7, 2026
The Allentown Art Museum is pleased to partner with Saara Arts to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, to welcome the beginning of spring! Drop by the Museum’s Community Gallery between 2 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to learn about the history and significance of Holi and to decorate your own white […]
February 23, 2026
Celebrate the opening days of Faith Ringgold’s story quilt Tar Beach by participating in a joyful multisensory program that brings this iconic work to life through story and movement. On Saturday, February 28, at 11:30 a.m. and then again at noon, there will be dance performances followed by short interactive workshops when audience members will […]