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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.

MASK/SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICY: Masks are strongly recommended for all visitors. Please wear a mask at all times when indoors and practice social distancing.

Museum News

The holidays are nearly upon us! Here is an update for anyone who might be interested in visiting during the month of December or early January:
 
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis’ Egyptian Gallery will remain available for self-guided tours by appointment Monday through Friday (closed Saturdays and Sundays). Please contact our main office number at (901)-678-2224 to let us know when you would like to visit. Then, the museum will be closed on Monday, December 23, 2024 until Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for the Christmas and New Years holidays. We will reopen for hours by appointment on Thursday, January 2.  If you need immediate assistance, please e-mail Adriana Dunn (AMUM’s assistant director) at ardunn@memphis.edu
 
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42nd exhibition
 
 
The Juried Student Exhibition deadline has been extended until Friday, December 13th. All artworks and applications must be in by then or they will not be considered for the exhibition. Students submitting framed artworks have the option to submit them unframed and then have them framed if selected for the exhibition. Note: unframed artworks that aren't framed by the installation workshop dates will be disqualified. This will be the first year in which both the jurying process and installations will be in person. It requires the students to bring in their artworks; all selected artworks will be installed with the help of the students and AMUM’s staff.  Artists must drop off their artworks in person between Nov 25 – Dec 13, 2024, and fill out the following Student Exhibition Application Form:
 
 
Please contact AMUM's assistant director, Adriana Dunn, at ardunn@memphis.edu if you have any additional questions.

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