Sidra Smith at the Museum on Third Thursday
June 15, 2018
June 21 | 4-8PM Stop by the Museum every Third Thursday for free admission to the galleries from 4 till 8 p.m. Enjoy the exhibitions, collections, and the following free activities.
Make Your Mark, Allentown!
June 15, 2018
June 24 | 12-4PM Art, photography and sports! Make your mark, Allentown, by joining us Sunday, June 24, for a fun, family friendly celebration of our current exhibition Who Shot Sports.
Forging the Future
January 18, 2018
Our Annual Gala Dinner & Auction on Saturday, April 7, 2018 will provide the ideal opportunity to reflect upon our progress in the past year and honor those who have made it possible.
Four Exhibitions, Hundreds of Photographs, Limitless Conversations
January 11, 2018
Everyone recognizes real life in photography, and that’s the entry point for potential art lovers. Unlike painting or sculpture, which can tread into abstraction or symbolism, photography often presents viewers with a moment in life that is grounded in reality and can affect them viscerally.
What Makes Philanthropy Effective?
January 11, 2018
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes, is more commonly known as “philanthropy.” However, what makes philanthropy effective? The first factor is obvious: money. The second is integral to institutional longevity: consistency.
Commissioned Sculpture by Yinka Shonibare MBE Prompts Diversity, Inclusion & Identity
January 11, 2018
In the summer of 2017, the Museum commissioned a sculpture from internationally renowned artist Yinka Shonibare MBE. Girl Balancing Knowledge III is the latest piece from the artist’s Balancing Knowledge series, which addresses questions of identity in a complex, globalized society.
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.
A Vivid New Vision of Public Engagement
October 19, 2017
Dianne Smith Sees Art as Both Gateway and Glue What does it mean to “bring the power of art to the community, and the vibrancy of the community into art,” as President David Mickenberg says in his letter. How does this new vision of the Museum translate into real programs and lead to real connections?
The Big Reveal: Were You There?
October 19, 2017
Hundreds of members, supporters, partners and community members joined leaders of the Allentown Art Museum on October 19, 2017, for the Big Reveal, an event that marked the Museum’s launch of a bold new plan to engage, teach, inspire and transform its community in extraordinary ways.
An Inspiring Life, Extended
October 16, 2017
“An institution represents a brave attempt to extend the life of an inspiration,” wrote Patricia (Rusty) Young, a founding member and the first president of Society of the Arts (SOTA), in 1998.