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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
October 16, 2017
A letter from David Mickenberg, Priscilla Payne Hurd President & CEO Imagine our Valley in two years. Or in 10, 25 or even 50 years. Who will we be as a community? More importantly, who do we aspire to be?
July 1, 2017
Summer officially began at the Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley on Sunday, June 25, when a crowd of nearly nine hundred turned out for “Make Your Mark, Allentown!”, a free family-friendly art festival.
June 25, 2017
The Art Museum’s summer 2017 exhibition (June 25-September 3, 2017) was so large and diverse that a little background adds to the enjoyment.