The Art Museum of The University of Memphis (AMUM) and the Department of Art's Jones Hall Gallery are two of our innovative art spaces that showcase outstanding exhibitions from faculty, students, local, and international acclaimed artists.

In 1981, AMUM, which was called The University Gallery until 1994, opened its doors for exhibits in contemporary art. AMUM houses The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology's Permanent Collection, and AMUM’s collection of Works on Paper. Additionally to its changing exhibitions of works by local and national artists, the Museum hosts the Art Department's Master of Fine Arts Graduate Thesis Exhibitions, and The Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Recently, the Andy Warhol Foundation's Photographic Legacy Program selected AMUM as one of 183 college and university art museums to receive a collection of original Andy Warhol photographs. Through a generous donation from Robert and Martha Fogelman, AMUM’s permanent collection now also includes African art and artifacts.

Together with the Department of Anthropology, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Art, AMUM offers an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies intended to prepare students who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from Master's or Doctoral degree programs to enter the museum professions.

AMUM also offers a myriad of educational programs for students of all ages in the University and Memphis community, as well as the Mid-South. The Museum partners with the University at large, The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, local schools, and various organizations to present a diverse array of enrichment programs.

Jones Hall Gallery is the lab gallery for the Department of Art. Bachelor of Fine Arts students have an opportunity to learn the practical skills of exhibition development and implementation during their annual BFA and Graphic Design senior shows.The Department of Art awards a solo show in the Gallery to one BFA student every year. In addition to the works of students and faculty, Jones Hall Gallery has held exhibitions of works by local and national artists.