Women & Their Work

Austin Museum of Art is a community-oriented museum that offers a range of art experiences from two locations in the city of Austin, Texas. The downtown location serves as the museum s principal exhibition site and presents exhibitions and educational programs that showcase a variety of 20th century and contemporary art. To complement the art on view, the museum presents a variety of accessible, interdisciplinary and hands-on public education programs for schoolchildren, families and adults. The art experiences include gallery tours, performances, talks and opportunities to respond to the exhibitions. The museum s store offers a wide range of art-related gifts, jewelry, books and toys. AMOA-Downtown also features the community room, a place for activities and private functions with gallery access. Austin Museum of Art s second location is in a restored 1916 Italianate-style villa that is built on more than 12 acres. It is also home to The Art School that offers more than 400 classes for adults and children.