Through unique collections, exhibitions, public programs and outreach in the visual arts, the mission of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is to provide education, inspiration, and creative vision throughout Southeast Texas.

Featured Exhibitions

Main Galleries

Japheth Asiedu-Kwarteng: Burden of Proof

Opening December 21, 2024 - On View through March 16, 2025

AMSET is excited to present the Japheth Asiedu-Kwarteng: Burden of Proof an exhibit of over 140 elements of mixed media art inspired by Ghanaian symbolism. 

Adrian Esparza: Remnants of Distance

Opening December 21, 2024 - On View through March 16, 2025

AMSET is also proud to present Adrian Esparza: Remnants of Distance. In this exhibition the artist deconstructs traditional Mexican serapes and utilizes the threads to create works that  that will depict dramatic one and two-point perspectives to form striking dimensionality and volume. 

Recent Acquisitions

West Hall

On view August 22 - January 12, 2025

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is pleased to present a selection of recent acquisitions into the permanent collection in the West Hall gallery. These works were acquired through donations and purchases over the last year.

Christine Ruddy: The Stories We Tell

Café Arts Series for local artists

On view October 31 - January 26, 2025

AMSET presents the mixed media work of Christine Ruddy for the fall 2024 Café Arts exhibition. Originally from Ohio, Ruddy moved to Southeast Texas in 2018 after many years of visiting the Rio Grande Valley to assist injured Maquila workers in Reynosa, Mexico and to raise money for an orphanage in Piedras Negras, Mexico. She and her daughter started a non-profit organization called Partners for Responsible Trade Inc., which raised money to buy prosthetics, back braces, and wheelchairs for permanently injured factory workers.

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Upcoming Events

AMSET Book Club

Tuesday, January 14 at 5:30 pm

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Contact

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

(409) 832-3432

Hours

M–F: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: Noon – 5pm
Closed major holidays

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Donations accepted.