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“One of the most fantastic museums anywhere in America.” 

–CNN 

AVAM specializes in original thematic exhibitions that seamlessly combine art, science, philosophy, humor and especially social justice and betterment.

Good Sports: The Wisdom & Fun of Fair Play
On View

Good Sports: The Wisdom & Fun of Fair Play

The Secret Within: The Art of Judith Scott
On View

The Secret Within: The Art of Judith Scott

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

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farmer/artist  VOLLIS SIMPSON

 “I had a lotta junk and I had 

to do something with it.”

ONGOING

Permanent Collection

America’s official
national museum,
education center,
and repository
for self-taught and intuitive artistry

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Upcoming events

Shadows of the Soul: A Self-Discovery Workshop
Saturday
1/11/25, 6:00 PM

Shadows of the Soul: A Self-Discovery Workshop

Mosaic Heart Workshop with Barbara Svoboda
Saturday
2/8/25, 3:00 PM

Mosaic Heart Workshop with Barbara Svoboda

FREE: MLK Dare to Dream Day
Monday
1/20/25, 3:00 PM

FREE: MLK Dare to Dream Day

Virtual Artist Talk: Lisa Diann Cain, Memory Painter
Friday
1/24/25, 12:00 AM

Virtual Artist Talk: Lisa Diann Cain, Memory Painter

Adults are obligated to have fun, so kids will want to grow older.” 

–Hobart Brown
In Memoriam
Grey Carter (1938-2024)
art donor and patron
The Staff and Board of our American Visionary Art Museum mourn the passing of our great friend, generous art patron, and utmost ethical visionary artist representative and champion, Grey Carter. His decades of kindness and generosity will long be cherished and he remains much admired for a keen eye. Among the artists he represented and befriended are: JJ Cromer, Charlie Lucas, and Paul Lancaster. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his adored wife, Linda, who shared his passion for this special art, and to all of us who have lost a rare and precious friend.
 
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