[2][3] A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization managed by a board of directors, it showcases internationally-renowned collections in partnership with museums and private collectors from around the world.

[1] The museum was reorganized in 2012 due to its financial needs and the impact of a weak economy, and former board member Chris Hightower was selected as its new director.

[1] In 2015, local philanthropist Sam Mahrouq donated $550,000 to the Arlington Museum of Art, which allowed it to retire its building mortgage.

[7][8] In 2016, the museum gained notoriety when it removed a satirical poster depicting Donald Trump from an exhibition due to the objection of a board member.

[19] Additionally, it has featured exhibitions of edible art sculptures[20] and film costumes, including those of Johnny Depp from Pirates of the Caribbean and Emmy Rossum from The Phantom of The Opera.