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Grade school students stand in front of bright red wall and embrace in front of the artwork, 'Sophie/Elsie' by artist Mary Sibande.
Photo by Liz Barney

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UMMA’s mission is to enrich our understanding of one another, foster joy, and build a more just future by placing art and ideas at the center of campus and public life. Learn how we accomplished our mission in 2023–2024.

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Photo by Mark Gjukich

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Your generosity will inspire new possibilities. Connect our community with art. And help secure UMMA’s future as a free museum for everyone. Whether you make a traditional donation or choose a planned or estate gift, UMMA starts with you.

Crowds gather to listen to a curator discuss the UMMA Exhibition "Hear Me Now"
Photo by Mark Gjukich

UMMA Leadership Board

The UMMA Leadership Board (ULB) is a volunteer advisory board created and supported by UMMA to provide strategic guidance on issues of advocacy and fundraising for the Museum.

Highly decorated gold frame, broken on the top edge and fractured on the bottom edge. A large piece of gold and red fabric with a gold fringe is covered with numerous multi-covered shirts, tunics, or other similar garments sewn across the front, giving a quilted appearance.
Photo by Neil Kagerer

Director's Acquisition Committee

The Director’s Acquisition Committee (DAC) meets twice a year to discuss potential acquisitions of new works of art in consultation with curators and UMMA staff.

My goal in gifting this collection to the University of Michigan is both to preserve it for generations to come, but also to help foster that same love and passion for the exploration of technique and history that I’ve developed over the years.

Dr. Weese
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Soup Tureen with Platter and Lid, 19th century, porcelain, 9 x 12 x 9 in. (23.50 x 30.48 x 22.86 cm), Gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA '65, 2020/2.71A-C

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