At the Academy Art Museum, you can see world-class art free of charge, ranging from prints and paintings to sculpture and digital genres. For art lovers, it’s hard to envision a better experience than standing inches from a compelling piece, a communion between yourself and the artist without another soul around.
Founded in 1958, the Academy Art Museum is the Eastern Shore’s leading cultural institution, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It combines the dynamism of an ambitious contemporary art museum with the intimacy of a community space. With five working studios, a 24,000 sq. ft. facility, and innovative programs including a robust artist-in-residence initiative and major commissions for its soaring atrium, the Museum is a destination for artists, scholars, collectors, and families alike.
Philanthropic Spirt
The famous philanthropic spirit of Talbot County has infused this space with sizable investments since 1958, leading to a stellar permanent art collection that includes Rembrandts and Rothkos. Its partnerships with North America’s greatest museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, ensures that extraordinary works of art are frequently on loan here.
There’s also a dynamism to this space because the museum doesn’t just pay reverence to the past, but also embraces the future. With major exhibitions, nationally recognized artists and community-centered programming, the Museum continues to expand its regional and national profile
Live Events
Live events are offered nearly every weekend of the year, including showcases featuring regional artists, classes for adults and children, and workshops.
The Academy collaborates with the Plein Air Easton Competition and Festival, held in July, as a satellite gallery for exhibiting artists.
Academy Art Museum. Open for inspiration.
106 South Street in Easton
