The Albany Museum of Art is open to the public 

​Updated FEB 5, 2021

The Albany Museum of Art is open and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to minimize the adverse health impact of COVID-19.

OPERATING HOURS
10 am-5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
10 am-7 pm on Thursdays

LATEST NEWS UPDATES

ART BALL 2021 LOOKS 'INSIDE THE BOX' TO CELEBRATE THE ARTS SAFELY DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC

The AMA Art Ball will not be the traditional black-tie-optional dinner, dance and auction this year. Organizers have created a special event that will take place on the evening of Saturday, March 13.

Art Ball 2021 will feature a group of private dinner parties and a new way to bring Art Ball into your home--Art Ball in a Box.

Read more about this fantastic event HERE.

FEBRUARY AND MARCH TODDLER TAKEOVER AND HOMESCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS WILL BE ONLINE

Two popular AMA monthly programs for kids -- Toddler Takeover and Homeschool Day -- will be conducted online in February and March.

Programs will be posted online at 10 am on Feb 2 and March 2 for Toddler Takeover, and Feb 11 and March 11 for Homeschool Day. AMA officials plan to return to in-person programs beginning April 6 if health guidance allows.

The virtual programs can be found on the AMA's Staying Inspired webpage HERE. (You also can find past Staying Inspired projects on this webpage.)

You will be able to find links to the programs on the AMA Facebook page HERE.

You can read the news release about the virtual programs HERE.

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2021 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS RESCHEDULED FOR LATER DATES

Because of the post-holidays spike in COVID-19 cases in the Albany area, events and programs scheduled for January and February have been moved to later dates.

The museum remains open to the public during its normal business hours.

You can get details on the changes HERE. 

CHALKFEST IS MOVING ONLINE

The 3rd annual AMA ChalkFest, the museum's fall chalk art and craft beer festival, has been changed from a live street festival in downtown Albany to a virtual festival that will be conducted online.

Details are being worked out. You can read the latest about ChalkFest HERE.

HELP YOUR CHILD STAY INSPIRED!

Keep your child busy and engaged with engaging art activities that mix fun and education by visiting our new Kids Staying Inspired blog. You can find them ​HERE.

Things we are doing at the AMA

• The AMA is making available space for school pods for students learning online. Get information HERE.
• College students who need a place to study can use the AMA Study Hall. Get information HERE.
• Kids Staying Inspired Blog
• A virtual tour of our 2020 exhibitions can be seen on the AMA Facebook page, Instagram account, YouTube channel and website.
• Creative & Courageous spotlights of AMA members, local artists and friends who are making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The 2020 Art of Selfies contest results.
• Curator videos for Cut & Paste: Works on Paper on the AMA Facebook, YouTube and Instagram accounts.
• AMA Art Lovers Book Club Meeting is in person again at the museum at 6 pm on March 16, 2021.
• Toddler Takeover on first Tuesdays at 10:30 am resumes April 1, 2021.
• Homeschool Day on second Thursdays at 11 am resumes April 8, 2021.
• Recreate a masterpiece with our Life Imitating Art challenge.
• See the results from our Art in Residence contest.

GUIDELINES FOR OUR VISITORS

To ensure the safety of museum guests, members and staff, the Albany Museum of Art is asking all visitors to follow these guidelines:

• Please wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, we have disposable ones available in adult and child sizes at the front desk.
• A staff member will check the guest’s temperature with a no-contact thermometer at entry.
• By entering the building, guests are confirming they have no symptoms and have not encountered anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 14 days.
• Guests are asked to allow at least six feet of space for anyone in the museum who is not in their party.
• No cash sales will be conducted at the museum. Memberships, rentals and any other transactions will be conducted only with credit or debit cards.
• Guests are asked to use hand sanitizer at the museum as needed.
• Occupancy of the museum will comply with federal, state and local recommendations.
• Changes to visitation policies may occur if federal, state or local guidance changes.​

LINKS

Health officials information and recommendations

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web page, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
• The Georgia Department of Public Health’s web page, dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus
• Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s coronavirus web page,  www.phoebehealth.com/patients-and-visitors/coronavirus/home​