Email: info@amarilloartinstitute.org or director@amarilloartinstitute.org
Hours of Operation:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
HISTORY
Envisioning a future as the premier visual arts institute in America, a group of local art enthusiasts founded the Amarillo Art Institute, Inc. to provide art education and appreciation for area residents. In May 24, 2004, the volunteer board of directors achieved incorporation as a non-profit organization.
MISSION
The Mission of the Amarillo Art Institute is to provide educational enrichment and appreciation of the visual arts.
VISION
The Vision of the Amarillo Art Institute is to be the premier visual arts institute in America.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Rennier, Ph.D. – President
Ann Crouch
Marshi Lair
Lee Blakeney
Sally Emerson
Michael Pelfrey, Ph.D.
Phyllis Payne
ARTIST INSTRUCTORS
Emin Abassov
Pape Alexander
Richela Chapman
Janette Dickerson
Ralph Duke
Steve Cost
Alex Gregory
Mandy Gregory
Marshi Lair
Chris Johnson
Cynthia Pinnell
Len Slesick
Nannette Womack
Teach Art at AAI
The Amarillo Art Institute welcomes new artist instructors who want to teach children, teens and adults in a variety of media. Most AAI classes range from 5 to 8 students. AAI works with the artist instructor to provide supplies for children’s classes; adult students provide their own supplies.
AAI needs artist instructors to teach lessons, ongoing classes, workshops and 1-day seminars (usually on Saturday). Hours are flexible and pay is generous.
AAI handles all the publicity and advertising, although artist instructors are encouraged to participate.
Art Films:
AAI offers a variety of art demonstration and biographic films on the third Sunday of each month. Artists Len and Ginny Slesick host this free event. Coffee is provided.
Member Groups Meeting at AAI:
- Golden Spread Woodcarvers 9 to noon First and Third Saturdays
AAI also hosts:
- Lone Star Pastel Society
- Society of Decorative Painters
- Watercolor Society
Policies
Click here to view our classroom policies.
Click here to view our rental policies.
Click here to fill our our rental agreement form.
Click here to fill out our membership form.
Amarillo Art Institute Map
3701 Plains Blvd. #117
Amarillo, TX 79101
Ph/Fax: 806-354-8802
Toll-free: 1-877-354-8803
Email: director@amarilloartinstitute.org
Hours of Operation:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
