Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) New Downtown Building

AMOA Unveils plan for New Downtown Building

– This long-awaited new museum will really add a touch of class to Austin's growing Downtown building scene. — Andy

Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) unveils a rendering of the new multi-purpose development across from Republic Square Park that will allow the Museum to better serve its audiences and contribute to the vitality of the urban core. 

A $3 million lead gift from Bettye H. & William C. Nowlin was announced. AMOA anticipates a campaign of approximately $23 million to cover hard and soft construction costs, transition expenses, and an increase of $2 million to the operating endowment. Funds already committed for the new project total 60 percent of the overall goal, and are comprised of donations remaining from the previous campaigns, the sale of the land, the Nowlin's lead gift, and several anonymous gifts, leaving just over $9 million for AMOA to reach their goal.

By doubling the space devoted to exhibition and educational spaces, the new downtown facility will allow AMOA to increase the size, frequency, and variety of art on view, and expand educational programs for school children, families, and adults. 

The new Museum building will be developed in partnership with international developer Hines and noted architect Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects.