UMMA News & Blogs

In her role as the guest program curator for UMMA’s 'Silver Linings' Johnson looks to bring a collective vision to life in a way that transcends traditional museum programming.

On behalf of the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & Design and the Museum of Art (UMMA), we invite you to apply for the 2025 – 2026 Roman Witt Residency, specially themed to explore the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial (2026).

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.

I have lived in Southwest Detroit my entire life, and it is the place where I developed my deep appreciation for art, particularly due to the countless murals that line our streets.

Program with 826michigan and Ypsilanti Public Schools celebrating its sixth year.

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.

For those who enjoy admiring art, watching films, and listening to engaging stories, here is a list of some great events happening near you this spring!

Italy is covered in graffiti, in every place you can imagine. From train station walls to the sides of historical ruins, the graffiti game in Italy is next level.

During my trip in Turkey, I had the opportunity to become acquainted with Inji, an artist who has been traveling the world for years.

Today, I'll guide you through UMMA artwork that resonates with the ethereal essence of Lamp's music.

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

AW 2004 fashion show of Issey Miyake and Aya Takano, where fashion seamlessly merged with visual art.