UMMA News & Blogs

UMMA is proud to announce that Laura De Becker, Chief Curator and Helmut and Candis Stern Curator of African Art, has been honored with a prestigious national award for Curatorial Excellence from the Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA).

Events Presented in Conjunction with “Silver Linings” Exhibition Showcasing 100 Years of Black Art Collecting by Spelman College.

As reported recently in the New York Times, a coalition of 10 art museums, all on public university campuses, are set to play a crucial role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election season.

Supported by the Kingfisher Foundation, the Chinese Object Study Workshops will transition to UMMA—first program scheduled for 2025

UMMA announced the appointment of Robin K. Williams as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Tyler has led course visits for university classes, selected works of art to discuss with instructors, and prepared resources for classes.

Welcome to a new era of UMMA — a gathering place for education, creativity, dialogue, and inspiration.

Guest curated by Nachiket Chanchani, an associate professor in the Department of the History of Art at the University of Michigan.

Opening in Three Parts: March, April, and June 2024.

Jennifer Carty announced as Curator of Art in Public Spaces.

UMMA announced today that it has acquired a major work by acclaimed artist McArthur Binion.

UMMA in partnership with Teiger Foundation, announced that it is among the 39 recipients of a new grant program.

UMMA announced a selection of recent acquisitions that capture the Museum’s collecting priorities.

UMMA in partnership with Monument Lab, announced that artist Cannupa Hanska Luger will create a site-specific installation on the exterior of Alumni Memorial Hall.

In an op-ed published by ArtNet News, UMMA Director Christina Olsen makes the case that art museums need to be braver.