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ART ABOUNDS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BOTH IN FORMAL GALLERIES AND IN SURPRISING PLACES. LOOK FOR BEAUTY IN THE WEATHERED PATINA OF AN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE, SPY SOME ANCIENT POTTERY OR SEEK OUT FAMOUS FACES ON CANVAS.
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The Art Gallery
What you’ll see: Four to six contemporary exhibitions during the academic year, featuring regional, national and international artists. Currently, catch a retrospective of Professor Emeritus Claudia DeMonte’s works, including the noted “Female Fetish” series. The gallery’s permanent collection has more than 1,500 pieces ranging from African sculpture to Chinese ceramics to 20th-century American and European art.
Where to find: A museum-quality display in the Art-Sociology Building.
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Union Gallery
What you’ll see: An array of visual and performing arts shows, changing about every six weeks. In March, it’s an assortment of landscape architecture drawings and plans. Next, the Mid-Point Show features mixed media from Maryland’s fine arts candidates. Curators typically host Wednesday “walk and talks” to share details about exhibits.
Where to find: Inside the newly renovated Stamp Student Union. Glass walls allow you to sneak a peek any time.
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Scattered Sculptures
What you’ll see: More than a dozen unique pieces, most notably the Stonehenge-esque “Night-Day” between Holzapfel and H.J. Patterson halls. Others include “Bradford,” a metal design in front of the Chemistry Building; glazed ceramic lions outside Francis Scott Key Hall; five bronze Testudos and several busts.
Where to find: Keep your eyes open as you stroll around campus or inside classroom
buildings.
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Oil Portraits
What you’ll see: Historical renderings of some of Maryland’s biggest supporters, including our presidents, Registrar Alma Preinkert and Dean Marie Mount (above). Donors A. James Clark ’50 and Glenn L. Martin were recently honored with portraits, with Clark’s painting completed by the same artist who captured Presidents George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter for the White House.
Where to find: Administrative offices, conference rooms, lobbies and University Archives.
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