Welcome to Art Museum of the University of Memphis
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM) is a museum of visual art and culture. AMUM serves the University and its region as a resource and laboratory for the study, interpretation, and presentation of the visual arts and the dissemination of artistic scholarly research.
Museum News
The Art Museum will be closed until April 11th, with the exception of being open this
Saturday, March 29th from 11 -2 for the IEAA Family Day. For questions, please visit
contact Adriana Dunn at (901) 678-3197.
Join us for the opening of AMUM's upcoming exhibition "Unraveled" taking place on
Saturday, April 12th from 4-6 p.m. This exhibition, curated by U of M's Fashion and
Design professor Jayla Slater, is a group exhibition centered on Black women who use
textiles as a means of storytelling. Each of the artists featured in the show use
textiles in a dynamic and engaging way that captures the versatile way that textiles
can be manipulated. This exhibition will be on display from April 12th - August 16th.
“Windows on Africa” offers a glimpse into the visual expressions that have shaped,
and continue to shape, African societies. At its core, African art embodies innovation
and interpretation, reflecting a deep connection to spirituality, community, and the
environment. Drawing from its expansive collection of traditional African artworks,
AMUM invites you to explore the depth and diversity of African visual arts through
five major thematic exhibitions: Architecture, Daily Life, Spirituality, Metal Arts
and Masquerade. Embark on a journey to discover the stories and significance of Africa's
rich artistic heritage.
Ringing in the new year with some very exciting news! The Art Museum of the University
of Memphis will be launching its very own podcast titled "The AMUM Podcast." The first
episode will be available at the end of January/early February. The museum will put
out one episode each month that covers the museum's latest exhibitions, feature special
guests (such as guest curators, museum professionals, artists, art historians, etc.),
discuss new projects happening within the museum, showcase students working in the
museum, and more. Stay tuned for more information coming soon about this special programming.
To listen to the podcast go to https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/amum-podcast/
In the meantime, come visit us! We are open, Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please call (901)-678-2224 if you have any questions.
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