Located in an art moderne 1950s former department store building with a two-story expansive open gallery, the AMA is the anchor of a revitalizing downtown Arlington. The oldest art organization in Arlington, it began 45 years ago as an art association and fulfilled its dream to become a museum in 1989. The Arlington Museum of Art showcases Texas contemporary art to educate and challenge all...
Director Emeritus Joan Davidow is the driving force behind the success of the Arlington Museum of Art. Located in a thriving city primarily known for its entertainment parks, this privately funded, nonprofit museum shines and draws visitors from all over the country. Known as one of the state's finest contemporary art venues, this cultural haven is housed in a large former department store...
The museum features traveling exhibitions meant to inspire, challenge and educate our audiences. Additionally, we present a variety of companion programming that includes lecture series, poetry slams and Saturday workshops for both adults and children that are all designed to enhance the overall exhibit and present visitors with a more comprehensive experience. Exhibitions typically run from 3...
About Us: The Arlington Museum of Art (AMA) seeks to provide access to art for the cultural enrichment and economic development of our community and serve to encourage and support local artists through our programs and gallery rental space. The AMA is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization administered by a board of directors and staffed mostly by volunteers. We are focused on bringing...