PMA/PAFA 'A Nation of Artists' & US 250th programming
Key Questions
What is the PMA/PAFA 'A Nation of Artists' exhibition?
The exhibition runs from April 26 to September 27 and features over 1,000 works. It forms part of broader US 250th anniversary programming that also includes the Whitney Biennial 2026 through August 23.
What is the Springfield 'Declaration of Innovation' exhibit?
It takes place from May 16 to September 27 as a direct tie-in to the US 250th anniversary. The exhibit is integrated into the larger 'A Nation of Artists' programming across multiple venues.
Which other institutions are offering US 250th-related art programming?
The Henry Ford is presenting a yearlong series titled 'America: 250 Years in the Making'. Additional tie-ins include indigenous art exhibits at the NY Historical Society and a Route 66 centennial exhibit at the Amarillo Museum of Art.
Apr26-Sep27 (1k+ works); includes Springfield 'Declaration of Innovation' May16-Sep27 US 250th tie-in; Whitney Biennial 2026 thru Aug23, MoMA PS1, Frieze New York 2026. Indigenous art exhibits for US 250th also emerging at NY Historical Society. The Henry Ford launches 'America: 250 Years in the Making' yearlong series. Regional tie-ins like Amarillo Museum of Art's Route 66 centennial exhibit add depth.