The University of Maryland Art Gallery is the flagship art museum on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. The Gallery is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and the National Art Education Association.
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| Established | 1965 |
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| Location | 2202 Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Bldg., 3834 Campus Dr., College Park, Maryland |
| Director | Taras W. Matla |
| Website | artgallery.umd.edu |
History
editFounded in 1965, the University of Maryland Art Gallery was initially housed in the Tawes Fine Arts Building before moving to a newly constructed exhibition facility in the Art-Sociology Building in 1976.[1] On October 9, 2015, it was announced that the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland (USM) unanimously approved the naming of the Art-Sociology Building to the Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building after the late Congressman.[2]
Collections
editThe Gallery's permanent collection contains nearly 3,000 objects including prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs and time-based media.[3] Among the prominent artists who have had exhibits showcased at the Gallery are John Baldessari, Louis Faurer, Chip Lord, Conrad Marca-Relli, and Ian Hornak.
References
edit- ^ History of the Art Gallery. University of Maryland Art Gallery website. Retrieved 2010-7-8.
- ^ "UMD's Art-Sociology Building to be Named After Late Congressman Parren Mitchell". UMD Right Now :: University of Maryland. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "Art | University of Maryland Art Gallery". www.artgallery.umd.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-19.