public art

1. September 19, 2022

   Arts Initiative names eight for Public Art & Engagement Fellowship

   Eight U-M faculty, fellows and staff have been named Public Art & Engagement Fellows by the Arts Initiative, a program committed to amplifying the role and significance of the arts within the campus and regional communities.

2. September 27, 2020

   Ghanaian artist to blanket UMMA with jute sacks

   The U-M Institute for the Humanities will begin installing the work of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, in the form of repurposed jute sacks, on the facade of the U-M Museum of Art Sept. 28.

3. April 18, 2019

   ‘Orion’ to be reinstalled at UMMA ahead of sculptor’s appearance

   Mark di Suvero’s 53-foot, 21,220-pound steel sculpture “Orion” will be reinstalled in front of the U-M Museum of Art on Tuesday, followed a day later by a public discussion with the sculptor about the role of public art.

4. March 23, 2017

   Alumnus, longtime employee helps launch public art tribute to staff

   A longtime U-M staff member is helping lead an effort to fund a public art tribute on campus that will honor the enduring work and support of university staff — past, present and future.