Mission Statement
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.
Our mission: 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.
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.
