About the Albany Museum of Art Established in 1964 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 1993, the Albany Museum of Art is a charitable nonprofit organization that celebrates creativity and champions arts education in our community. We are dedicated to lifelong learning and community enrichment for all. The AMA is one of the leading cultural institutions in Southwest Georgia and the surrounding area. Our collection includes 19th and 20th Century American and European art and one of the largest collections of traditional African art in the Southeast outside of a university setting. We are institutional members of Southeastern Museums Conference, American Alliance of Museums, Georgia Council for the Arts and the Albany Area Arts Council.