LEARN ABOUT ART!!

The Amarillo Museum of Art has a variety of programs to help people learn about art. From art classes and workshops to gallery talks and family festivals, the Museum always has something happening to interest both children and adults. Check this page periodically, as programs are updated several times a year.

Museum School

Click here to see the schedule and descriptions of classes offered for children at the Museum School.

See CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more information.

Public Programs

The Amarillo Museum of Art is providing many free public programs in conjunction with Visionary Connoisseurship: The Mari and James A. Michener Collection. Contact the Museum at 371-5050 or amoa@actx.edu for more information. See the Exhibitions page for more on this Exhibition.

July 28, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
"Art in Films"
A series of fiction films which explore the themes of art, artists, and art making.
Ginger and Fred, Italy, 1986
Directed by Federico Fellini
Rome, 1980's: two former lovers and nightclub dancers who aped the dances of Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers, are reunited after 30 years for a TV special.
Museum's Third Floor Library
Free, Open to the Public

August 1, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
"History of Photography Lecture Series"
Museum Guest Scholar, Ben Lifson, presents a series of lectures based on key chapters of his work-in-progress, a new approach to the history of photography.
Europe, 1910 - 1939
Draughtsmanship joins Modernism: Reality re-imagined as Cubist, Constructivist, Surrealist, Expressionist realms.
Museum's Third Floor Library
Free, Open to the Public

August 7, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Call for Volunteers
Docent Coffee
Becoming a Docent can be a new adventure in learning not only about art, but also about yourself as well as Museum visitors. Come and join the fun and excitement of working with the already knowledgeable and dedicated docents as well as Museum staff. On August 7th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Museum Library, the Museum is hosting a coffee where you can gather information and have the opportunity to discuss the program with current docents. Call the Museum at 371-5050 for more information about how you can work with this important team of volunteers, beginning Fall 2002.

August 11, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
"Art in Films"
A series of fiction films which explore the themes of art, artists, and art making.
The Clowns, Italy, 1971
Directed by Federico Fellini
A fiction film posing as a documentary in search of former clowns and the essence of their art.
Museum's Third Floor Library
Free, Open to the Public

August 22, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
"History of Photography Lecture Series"
Museum Guest Scholar, Ben Lifson, presents a series of lectures based on key chapters of his work-in-progress, a new approach to the history of photography.
America, 1900 - 1939
America as a spontaneously self-creating work of art.
Museum's Third Floor Library
Free, Open to the Public

August 25, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
"Art in Films"
A series of fiction films which explore the themes of art, artists, and art making.
8 1 / 2, Italy, 1963
Directed by Federico Fellini
A director (Marcello Mastroianni) works on a film based on his dreams and fantasies but no plot.
Museum's Third Floor Library
Free, Open to the Public

Since its inception in 1972, the Amarillo Museum of Art has been dedicated to providing quality visual arts programming to the residents of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle through collections, exhibitions, research, and educational programming. The Museum School is just one aspect of our long-standing commitment to arts education and to our community. Museum School classes provide opportunities for young people to grow in such diverse areas as creativity, self expression, problem-solving, visual literacy and teamwork.

Children’s Classes

Excitement is just around the corner at the Amarillo Museum. Our Museum School Programs provide children with an exciting range of classes and themes to fit any area of artistic interest. The Museum is the perfect place to learn about art and to discover the budding artist in everyone. In the Museum School, children have the opportunity to draw, paint, make sculpture, work with clay, or experiment with mixed media. Museum School students are encouraged to explore their imagination and creativity while creating their very own artistic masterpieces.

All children's classes are taught by experienced art educators who are assisted by trained Docent volunteers. Please note that Camps run Tuesday through Friday as the Museum is closed on Mondays. Enrollment fees cover all art supplies. Museum members receive a 10% discount on enrollment. Because art can be messy, children should wear old or play clothes to class.

The Museum School offers a wide variety of art activities for young artists. Please check back for information on Fall classes, which will be coming soon!"

Class Information

Call 371-5050 to register. Classes fill very quickly and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is not complete until tuition is paid in full. Mail your tuition to: Amarillo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178

If you would like to pay in person, you may come by the Museum during office hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is located on the Northeast corner of the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus at 2200 S. Van Buren.

All fees are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled.

Enrollment in Museum classes authorizes the use of reproductions of the student and his/her artwork in publications.

Join the Museum!! Museum members receive a 10% discount on classes. You will also receive invitations to Museum openings, a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly newsletter, a 10% discount on purchases made in the gift shop, and advance notice of museum exhibitions, classes, lectures, gallery talks, and other special events