The Art Museum at The University of Memphis leads the charge in creating a digital museum experience for 2022 and beyond There’s no feeling quite like browsing a museum and seeing centuries of creative works in just a few short steps. Over the past year, the staff of the…
This weekend marks the beginning of a new exhibit at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis which showcases the stunning designs from students in the Department of Art’s new fashion design and fashion merchandising program. The Wearable Art runway show kicks off this Saturday, with doors open at…
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The Art Museum of the University of Memphis will host the 38th Annual Juried Student Exhibition this Sunday, April 18, from 2 to 4 PM. The event will kick off with a lecture from juror Rehema Barber, with award announcements to follow. Rehema C. Barber is the Chief Curator for…
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The Art Museum at the University of Memphis will tentatively reopen its doors by appointment on Tuesday, September 8. AMUM’s latest exhibition, In 7, 6, 5… will be available for public viewing for the first time following its unveiling this past March. In 7, 6, 5… focuses on bio-diversity, water,…
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The Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies is now available to anyone, anywhere, as the program shifts to an entirely online format this fall through UM Global. A Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies prepares students who are currently enrolled in or hold advanced degrees to enter the museum professions.…
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As part of the all-digital exhibition “In 7, 6, 5…”, The Art Museum at The University of Memphis will host a Zoom talk between biologist Dr. McKenna, artist Catt Weglicki, and artist/biologist Brandon Ballengée about their work in raising awareness and promoting biodiversity next Monday, June 1 at noon. The…
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The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, in cooperation with the Department of History of the University of Memphis, will host the 14th annual William J. Murnane Memorial Lecture on the evening of Wednesday, November 13, in the University Center, Fountain View Suite (room 350). Dr. Peter J. Brand, Professor…
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM) will present an exhibition about the Memphis art scene surrounding the artist, writer and South Main preservation and arts champion Robert McGowan (1947-2012). The opening reception for the exhibition, titled “Catalyst: McGowan/MCCA/Number/South Main” will take place this Sunday, October 20, from…
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“Dear Artist,” an exhibit featuring works from emerging and internationally known artists, opened this weekend at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. Artists included in this exhibition include Lisa Alonso, Jarvis Boyland, Nakeya Brown, Burton Callicott, Carroll Cloar, Ronald and Jessie Cooper, Jennifer Crescuillo, LaAndrea Deloyce, William Eggleston,…
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The Art Museum of the University of Memphis is preparing an exhibition that focuses on the social and economic importance of supporting artists throughout their career. Prepared along with Young Arts Patrons, a Memphis arts nonprofit, “Dear Artist” will include exhibits from select museum collections and artists on loan from…
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