September 23, 2024
Welcome, Kyle Edwards, our 2024-2025 Community Art+Action Fellow. This fellowship, generously supported by the Rider-Pool Foundation, is designed to empower community building through the arts. The fellows research local issues, establish strategic partnerships, plan collaboratively, and develop impactful programming opportunities that center the needs of the community. The Museum’s previous Art+Action Fellows were Chloe Cole […]
August 26, 2024
The Allentown Art Museum has entered into an agreement with the heirs of Henry Bromberg, who sold works from his collection while fleeing Nazi Germany, including Portrait of George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony (ca. 1534) by Lucas Cranach the Elder and workshop. The painting was purchased by the Museum from a New York gallery […]
August 26, 2024
On September 28, 2024, at 1 p.m., the Museum will host a Dynamic Conversation on Nazi-era art and restitution with distinguished experts Richard Aronowitz, Christie’s Global Head of Restitution, and Eileen Brankovic, Christie’s International Business Director of Restitution, moderated by Elaine Mehalakes, Vice President of Curatorial Affairs at the AAM. Together they will delve into […]
August 12, 2024
Immerse yourself in a weekend of art, culture, and community on August 16 through August 18, 2024, at the Allentown Art Museum. Celebrate creativity and empowerment at the Art Craving Women’s Exhibition, where eight exceptional female artists from Pennsylvania and New York come together to showcase their diverse talents. This display of inspiring artworks features […]
August 5, 2024
Join us for two programs inspired by the exhibition, Scarlet Poppies and Ultramarine Butterflies: The Language of Color: Dynamic Conversation: The Culture of Color Saturday, August 31 – 1-2 p.m. This panel brings together Vindya Raghavachari, Florencia San Martín, and Wendy Wilson-Fall to discuss the intricate relationship between color, culture, and art in Indian, Caribbean, […]
July 24, 2024
The Art Museum’s signature fall fundraising event is on! The exclusive Cocktails & Collecting party at the Museum on Saturday, October 5 from 6 until 9 p.m. will be the place to be seen in the Lehigh Valley, with food and drink by Karen Hunter, music by DJ Brad, and a photographer from Lehigh Valley Style capturing […]
July 11, 2024
You are invited to be a part of a discussion on the relationships among art, color, and culture on Saturday, August 31, starting at 1 p.m. This Dynamic Conversation, titled “The Culture of Color,” is inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Scarlet Poppies and Ultramarine Butterflies: The Language of Color. Panelists will explore the topic […]
June 26, 2024
The Allentown Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. The event honored businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the City of Allentown. Tony Iannelli, CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the evening by recognizing the importance […]
June 17, 2024
The Allentown Art Museum’s Community Gallery will be a vibrant, colorful space during the first Community Services for Children (CSC) Downtown Year End Showcase, an exhibition of artworks made by children, parents, and educators that celebrates the creative accomplishments of some of our community’s youngest artists. There will be a reception at the AAM from […]
May 24, 2024
VIDEOS EN ESPAÑOL A CONTINUACIÓN The Museum’s recent exhibition Nostalgia for My Island featured twenty exceptional works on loan from the Museo de Arte de Ponce (MAP) in Puerto Rico. Allentown was the second stop for the traveling exhibition, which debuted at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Chicago. Paintings by […]