The Museum is open late on the Third Thursday of each month to increase access for all! Stop in to see our 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 5:30 p.m. 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 Art Labs for teens and adults led by local artists. These workshops run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. unless noted differently below, and all materials necessary to complete the projects are provided. You can attend the entire workshop or drop in anytime to make art. For more information contact Genesis at grodriguez@allentownartmuseum.org.
Finally, receptions for Community Exhibitions take place on certain Third Thursday evenings in our Community Gallery. Drop in! They’re free and open to the public. See the Community Exhibition schedule HERE.
Community Art Labs
NOVEMBER 19, 2026
5-7:30 p.m.
Julia Castor will teach participants to create a trinket tray with a single slab of clay. Students will receive their pieces back after two weeks when they have been glazed and fired. Reserve your place in the workshop on November 19 HERE.
DECEMBER 17, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Emma Ryan will lead a paper-weaving workshop, where participants will create their own small weavings and contribute paper strips to a larger community weaving. Reserve your place HERE.
JANUARY 21, 2027
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Prince Korli will lead a fashion workshop for adults and teens. He’ll share styling tips for different occasions and body types, along with ideas for sustainable fashion. Using magazine pages, drawing supplies, and collage materials, participants will create a mood board to inspire their wardrobes. Reserve your spot HERE.
FEBRUARY 18, 2027
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Andrea Fernandez for a mindful-weaving workshop where you will be weaving on a loom! You will be taught how to warp a loom as well as some weaving techniques to create beautiful, personalized pieces with fibers, beads, and more. All materials provided. Reserve your spot HERE.
MARCH 18, 2027
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dreadydee will lead a mixed-media character-design workshop in which participants create a painting inspired by her outlandish urban art with fun, colorful, and bold characters. Reserve your spot HERE.
APRIL 15, 2027
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Krystal Torres will lead a paint-and-sip-style workshop, teaching participants how to paint a landscape. As they create together, participants can add their own artistic flair to make each piece unique. Reserve your spot HERE.
JUNE 17, 2027
4-8 p.m.
Celebrate the intersection of Juneteenth and Pride at Freedom’s Runway, a creative workshop inspired by Black and LGBTQIA+ culture and artistry. Participants will create their own garments, drawing inspiration from Black and LGBTQIA+ artists featured in the Museum galleries during a self-guided tour. The evening will also feature a performance by Queer Quoir, makeup by Kenny Screven, and zines by Michelle/Milo Wilson. The event will culminate in a runway show where participants can step into the spotlight and showcase their creations. No reservation necessary, just drop in.
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If you are interested in becoming a Third Thursday teaching artist, please fill out the application HERE. Please note that 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.
