Amarillo Museum of Art
The Texas Panhandle's one and only accredited art
museum is the Amarillo Museum of Art. The museum was established in
1967 by a group of community leaders who felt that those living in
the Amarillo area deserved a proper art museum, and in 1972 the
museum opened its doors to the public. The museum has six galleries
housing a permanent collection that includes 17th through 19th
century European paintings, 20th century modernists, photography,
Asian art and Middle Eastern textiles.
Some well-known artists represented in the collection
are Georgia O'Keeffe, Franz Kline, Louise Nevelson, Helen
Frankenthaler, and Francesco Guardi. Since 1995, the museum's
collection has grown considerably due to the contributions of Dr.
and Mrs. Price of Amarillo. Their contributions led to the naming
of the Price Gallery of Asian Art, a collection that contains Edo
period Japanese wood block prints, as well as South and Southeast
Asian sculptures. The museum also offers frequently changing
exhibits ranging from contemporary art to the American and European
masters.
A Concert Hall building is part of the museum complex
and hosts various concerts and talks throughout the year. The
museum hosts regular Art After Dark events, when the museum stays
open in the evening for a special exhibition that is accompanied by
live music, street food stations, possibly a demonstration or
presentation of some kind, and further activities such as
screen-printing tutorials.
Address: 2200 South Van Buren Street
Opening time: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday to Sunday
1pm-5pm, closed Monday.