Closer Look: Sneak Peeks Inside the new AMA
When the AMA opens to the public on March 30, 2024 inside the Arlington Expo Center, it will be in the midst of its transformation. On that day, visitors will […]
Meet the team! Welcome Lorie White, AMA Rental Coordinator
In late 2023, the Arlington Museum of Art welcomed Lorie White as our new Rental Coordinator. But when it comes to Lorie, it would be more accurate to say, “Welcome […]
Arlington Museum of Art will host Youth Art Month 2024 as the inaugural show in its new Community Gallery
Since 1990, AMA has presented the city’s Youth Art Month show as a part of National Youth Art Month Arlington, TX (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – From March 30 – May […]
Celebrating diverse talent and making art accessible to all: The Community Gallery and Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month, a beloved community tradition, returns to the AMA March 30-May 3, 2024 What better way to debut our new Community Gallery than with a show celebrating the […]
We say good-bye, and we say hello: Reflections from AMA President & CEO Chris Hightower
It was 1988 when the visionary leaders of the Arlington Art Association bought “the old JCPenney building” on Main Street. When they opened the doors in 1990 to their first […]
An interview with Aaron Payton, deep in the heart of the museum
by guest contributor, Eoin Donovan During our conversation, it became apparent that Aaron is passionate about making time for important projects, having confidence in his work, prioritizing time management, and […]
Ready to Fly, part 2: Art that surrounds and engages your senses and your imagination
Ciao, Grüezi and Bonjour ! Over the last two weeks, we’ve toured some of the most magnificent collections, museums, galleries, and sites in Italy, as well as Basel, Switzerland and […]
Ready to Fly
As we wait to board our flight to Rome, the first of many stops on the AMA’s two-week curatorial vision quest, I feel nothing but grateful. I’m not just referring […]
Paideia Moments
by Kendall Quirk, AMA Registrar & Director of Exhibitions Paideia is an educational concept I learned when attending Southwestern University as an undergrad. The university’s philosophy of instilling this type […]
Art comes alive through active engagement!
Attending lectures, programs, and other events at the Arlington Museum of Art is a great way to expand your intellectual and artistic horizons, meet like-minded art lovers, and nurture your […]
