It’s All in the Details: Selections from the Permanent Collection

Each summer, AMSET organizes an exhibition that showcases artworks owned by the museum in its permanent collection.

Made up of over 1,700 objects, AMSET’s permanent collection represents the depth and breadth of regionally focused artists, as well as American folk artists and Mexican folk artists. The exhibition includes works by notable artists such as Mary McCleary, Al Souza, and Jacobo and Maria Angeles, with an emphasis on artworks with complex and highly detailed surfaces and compositions.

In this exhibition, we encourage you to practice “slow looking”. Slow looking is a practice of pausing and observing an artwork in detail, allowing you to notice aspects you might otherwise miss.

Slow looking is also looking at an artwork in a deliberate and meaningful way for extended periods of time. It can lead to deeper understanding, increased engagement, and a greater appreciation for the details of what you are observing.

Exhibition Dates: June 28 – September 21, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Hours:

Monday –Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
*Closed for Major Holidays

Location:

Art Museum of Southeast Texas
500 Main Street,
Beaumont, TX 77701

Admission is FREE, always.

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