The Museum is open late on the Third Thursday of each month to increase access for all! Stop in to see our newest special exhibitions or wander the American galleries. There is always art making on tap, with different projects and themes each month. Bring a friend or make one! Hours on Third Thursdays are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with art making for all beginning at 5 p.m. in Art Ways. As always, admission to the Museum is FREE, and there is free parking in the Museum’s lot at Linden Street.
In addition to open art making for all ages, there are free monthly workshops for teens and adults led by local artists. These workshops run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. unless noted differently below. Workshops have limited space, so sign up in advance to make sure you can participate. For more information contact Genesis at grodriguez@allentownartmuseum.org.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Artists of all ages are invited to an Artist Meet-Up to create together and build a sense of community and belonging in the art scene of the Lehigh Valley. You can make a mini Zen garden like the one shown here, and you can join others on a 45-minute mindfulness tour through the galleries that will start at 6:30 p.m. No rsvp necessary, just drop in, all art materials are provided.
OCTOBER 16, 2025
Whether you are a curious beginner or a creative explorer, join fashion designer Isriya Mcfillin for a two-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of fashion illustration and terminology–from sketching your own croquis, or sketch of a human figure, to designing, painting, and selecting fabrics for a one-of-a-kind look to take home.
Reserve your place in this workshop on October 16 HERE.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
In this workshop led by beadwork artist and poet Robin Gow you’ll get a brief introduction to the history of beadwork and learn how to bead around a cabochon, a polished stone with a flat back used in jewelry making, using a one-needle flat-stitch method. Suited for people with any level of experience.
Reserve your place in this workshop on November 20 HERE.
DECEMBER 18, 2025
Artist Lola Menendez will lead a painting workshop, sharing techniques learned in her tattooing and painting practices. Bring your curiosity and a desire to create and leave with a dazzling female portrait.
Reserve your place in this workshop on November 20 HERE.
If you’re interested in becoming a Third Thursday teaching artist, please fill out the application HERE. *Please note: Completion of this form does not guarantee employment in any form. An AAM staff member will reach out if an opportunity arises that aligns with your artistic practice and skill sets.
