Mission Statement

Our mission: The Amon Carter Museum of American Art was established through the generosity of Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879-1955) to house his collection of paintings and sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell; to collect, preserve, and exhibit the finest examples of American art; and to serve all communities through exhibitions, publications, and experiences devoted to the celebration of American creativity.

Our values: We believe in

• managing our resources sustainably and responsibly
• stewarding and celebrating our nation’s cultural heritage
• a commitment to all people both internally and externally
• the pursuit of best practices and the highest standards of professionalism
• co-creating through coordination of expertise across the Museum, working with community organizations to best serve their needs, and partnering nationally and internationally with organizations
• being open to new approaches and embracing informed risk-taking and experimentation to better serve our mission, vision, and purpose
• service to the common good; the ideals of respect, integrity, honesty, and courage; the belief that ours is a Museum for all; the pursuit of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) in the museum field

Land Acknowledgement

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is located in Fort Worth, Texas, near the Trinity River, which served as a center for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, the Caddo Nation, and other Nations until their communities were forcibly removed from the area by settlers and soldiers in the 1840s. The Museum recognizes its role as a beneficiary of colonization and acknowledges its ongoing repercussions, including the systemic invisibility of Indigenous peoples. We commit to meaningful and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities and to amplifying Indigenous perspectives and creativity, which are vital to the story of American art. We also commit to good stewardship of this site, using it to build an inclusive and equitable space for all.