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.
As of 2022, Ansel Adams: Masterworks still stands as the most visited exhibition at the Arlington Museum of Art of all time. The museum selected 48 out of the 70 photographs Adams himself chose for display, and no other gallery or museum had ever been given those exact photographs to exhibit as a collection. “Ansel Adams had the eye of an artist and the heart of an environmentalist, both of which were captured through his lens and this exhibition,” said Chris Hightower.
Sponsored by Arlington Cultural Tourism Council, Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, Arlington Independent School District, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, USA for Healthcare, Nerwin and Martin Fine Arts, The University of Texas at Arlington, and Arlington Camera
Paintings, pastels, sketches, and studies by artist Donray, a Houston-born artist who worked and studied in New York City, are featured in Artists in Motion. Donray’s unique style of painting, which emphasizes color and motion, complemented the professional costumes on loan from Texas Ballet Theater and Dance Theatre Arlington, which round out the exhibition.
Women have been playing baseball since the mid-1800s. Their impact on the game and American society was brought to light in the traveling exhibit, Linedrives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women’s Baseball at the Arlington Museum of Art. The exhibit featured more than 45 photographs and related graphics, as well as over 15 artifacts documenting the history of women’s contributions to the major leagues.
Curated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Service, William H. Johnson: An American Modern celebrated the virtuosic, eclectic career of an artist that spanned several decades as well as several continents. Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance.
At the time of its debut, Harlem Renaissance: A Celebration of Art & Culture was widely recognized as one of the largest collections of African-American art ever shown in North Texas. Featuring works by such legends as Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Aaron Douglas, and Richmond Barthé, the exhibition was held in conjunction with a show curated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits Service, William H. Johnson: An American Modern. The exhibitions spawned a number of Juneteenth celebrations including poetry readings and jazz, a Night at the Apollo competition, and a lecture series.
The Chicks Who Click group show featured works by members of a group by the same name, a photography collective of women of all ages, backgrounds, and photographic skill levels. The show was presented in the AMA Rooftop Gallery.
What is it like to live in a work of art? Frank Lloyd Wright SAMARA: A Mid-Century Dream Home was an immersive compilation of original furniture, rare archival materials, historical photographs, architectural fragments, video, and more from Frank Lloyd Wright’s own home, Samara.
Sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, UTA School of Architecture, SCM Real Estate + Gary Walker, Arlington Women of Rotary, Ft Worth TX Magazine, and numerous generous individual donors
While Rembrandt is widely known for his painting ability, he is critically acclaimed for his mastery of the art of etching. He was able to achieve dramatic detail while incorporating the use of light and dark. The exhibit showcases pieces from the four major themes of his work including self-portraits and portraits, biblical scenes, genre scenes and landscapes.
Arlington Museum of Art participated in Quilt Mania II along with 16 other museums and arts organizations across North Texas. The AMA’s exhibition was entitled Piece By Piece and was curated by Dr. Mary Ruth Smith, Professor of Art at Baylor University. Pam Roach provided public relations support.
An exhibit of desert photography.
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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