The Art Museum of South Texas advances awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of visual art by presenting exciting exhibitions, offering dynamic education programs, and actively collecting and preserving a vital permanent collection that educates all communities.
The Art Museum of South Texas (AMST) respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that our strength lies within the broad range of members and visitors we represent. Therefore, it is our aim that our members, donors, Museum staff, and Board of Trustees reflect and embrace these core values.
A unique backdrop for any formal occasion including weddings, receptions, corporate parties or special events.
—where art, architecture, and the beauty of the bay come together to inspire. For more than 50 years, AMST has stood as a landmark of creativity and community on the Corpus Christi Bay. The Museum’s original building, designed by world-renowned architect Philip Johnson, and its vibrant addition by Ricardo Legorreta, embody the harmony of light, color, and form that defines our region.
Guided by our four pillars—Accessibility, Merit, Sustainability, and Transformation—AMST is committed to sharing the power of art with all who visit. Explore exhibitions that celebrate artistic excellence, participate in hands-on programs that spark creativity, and enjoy events that connect people and ideas.
Whether you spend an hour in our galleries or an afternoon along the bayfront, your visit will entertain, enlighten, and energize the senses. Thank you for supporting the Art Museum of South Texas and for being part of our story.
Sara Sells Morgan
The John O. and Louise G. Chapman Endowed Director
Centennial Museum
The Art Museum had outgrown its space, and a group of prominent civic leaders and philanthropist began a private sector movement to fund and build a new art museum
Art Museum Area in 1972
Museum Office in 1986
The Legislature of the State of Texas appropriated special funding to have the Art Museum of South Texas affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and administered as a cooperative joint venture
The Corpus Christi Creative Arts Center and Center for Hispanic Arts merged with the Art Museum under the auspices of the South Texas Institute for the Arts.
Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi acquired a major portion of Hood’s estate including her archives and studio contents.
Joe Schenk becomes director of the Art Museum of South Texas
Art Museum of South Texas engaged Susie Kalil to serve as Guest Curator and Author for the Dorothy Hood Project.
The Color of Being/El Color del Ser: DOROTHY HOOD (1918-2000)” the major retrospective exhibition opens at the Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi.
Los Tejanos: Chicano Art from the collections of Cheech Marin exhibitions opens.
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