The AMA collaborated directly with Knox Martin himself to bring this first-of-its-kind exhibition to North Texas. A celebrated painter, sculptor and muralist, Martin’s work has been defined by his use of bright colors, bold architectural lines and artistic references to the female form. Martin’s extensive exhibition record includes his collected work in corporate and private collections worldwide, as well as museums including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden at the Smithsonian Institution.
Two years after this collaboration, Knox Martin passed away at the age of 99.
As a retrospective, Knox Martin: Living Legend was unique in many ways. The exhibit featured pieces from Martin’s famed SHE series and WOMAN series, in addition to many other incredible works from the artist’s distinguished career. The AMA also had the honor of being the first museum to exhibit works from Martin’s TOMATO watercolor series.
In the late 19th century, illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada reached his countrymen through more than 20,000 images documenting nearly every aspect of life. Employed by the visionary publisher Antonio Vanegas Arroyo, Posada created expressive images that both reflected and informed the transitioning culture of Mexico City’s residents. This collection celebrated Posada’s life, times, and legacy with particular emphasis on his calaveras, which have become the most iconic and celebrated of his work.
Sponsored by Jay and Tonya Rosenberger, Hinds Family Trust, Gary Schwartz, and United Service Association for Health Care. Operational support provided by the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council. The exhibit was organized by the Posada Art Foundation, and the museum tour was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
Highlighting connections between four of the artist’s sculptural series that span several years, this solo show posed profound and uncomfortable questions. A powerful and thought-provoking showcase, audiences found themselves delving into the complex, contradictory, and intertwined themes of armed violence, the valuation of human life, and religion.
Curated by the Arlington Museum of Art from Swift’s own private collection, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Collection was an exploration of Swift as an evolving, boundary-pushing artist. The exhibition featured eight original costumes, photographs, and bonus content representing four of her creative periods, or Eras: Midnights, folklore, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
Sponsored by HELP Center for LGBT Health and Wellness, Downtown Arlington, Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital-Arlington, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Frost. Operational support provided by the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council.
Girl in a Country Song: Women of Country Music featured intimate portraits and two costumes of country music legends including Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Tanya Tucker, LeAnn Rimes, and more from the collection of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Many images in the collection were captured by award-winning celebrity photographer Raeanne Rubenstein.
Hometown Harmonies, curated by the AMA in partnership with the artists themselves, included personal memorabilia from three women whose musical careers began on the stages of Arlington, Texas: Mickey Guyton, Kirstin Maldonado, and Maren Morris.
A contemporary artist based in Dallas, this solo show by artist Toni Martin included mixed-media pieces from her Butterfly Kisses series and several other curated selections.
In the early 1950s, civic leaders in Arlington, Texas began creating a vision for promoting the visual arts and arts education as important community values. Today, the Arlington Museum of Art is the legacy of their leadership. Uncrated: Reimagining the Arlington Museum of Art, 1950-2025 was a retrospective exhibition featuring rarely-seen art, artifacts, architectural renderings, and historic images from the AMA archives.
Sponsored by the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council (operational support). Exhibition partners included the Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Public Library, UTA Libraries Special Collections, and Bill Barter.
From the renowned collection of the Museo Stibbert in Florence, Italy, one hundred and thirty rare objects told the tale of the European knight from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the medieval revival of the nineteenth century. The exhibition, which included including full suits of armor, mounted equestrian figures, helmets, swords, and other weaponry, explored the historical and functional contexts of arms and armor of this period while also highlighting the undeniable craftsmanship, beauty and artistic appeal.
Sponsored by : This exhibition was made possible by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Generous support also provided by Frost, Consulate General of Italy-Houston, United Service Association for Health Care, and Tonya and Jay Rosenberger. Additional support by Dennis Hevia, unplain jane studio, Greater Arlington Lions Club, Paula Pierson, Chris Hightower and DeeJay Johannessen, and George Burch. Lecture sponsorship by Marnese and Kerry Elder, and Gary Schwartz.
Digital artist LJ Eidolon has a love for context, color, art history, and the surreal. Built on her varied background in oil painting, collage, and assemblage, this exhibition was a continuation of her finely-honed techniques in a digital realm. The AMA presented LJ Eidolon: Dreams, Allegory & Gestalt as a contemporary complement to A Knight’s Tale.
Curated by the AMA, Disney Art from Private Collections featured almost 250 original animation sketches and cels, character studies, storyboards, and concept drawings by legendary Disney animators including Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, and Andreas Deja. These one-of-a-kind works came from private collections including Deja’s own. The original works represented 80 years of Disney animated films including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, The Lion King, Pinocchio, Aladdin, and many more.
Sponsored by Presenting sponsor: Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Sponsors: The Links Inc. (Mid-Cities TX Chapter), unplain jane studio, Rosenberger Family Fund, Pierson Behr Attorneys, Gary Schwartz, Marnese and Kerry Elder, Chris Hightower and DeeJay Johannessen, and George Burch. Additional support provided by the team at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Read our blog to learn more about our partnerships with Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Tarrant Area Food Bank, and Downtown Arlington #magicofdowntown
Since 1990, the Arlington Museum of Art has partnered with the Arlington Independent School District to sponsor and host the city’s Youth Art Month exhibit during March and April. This unique collaboration with AISD is an important part of the museum’s commitment to encourage young artists, support art education, and engage with our community.
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