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Storytime

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Join us for a fun and educational partnership program between the UM Museum and the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library! From 10:30am to 11:30am, enjoy a lively story time followed by an engaging art activity. This program encourages creativity and learning in a relaxed, hands-on environment, perfect for young children and families to connect … Read more

Discovery Day

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For Homeschool Students Thursday, February 27th 10:30 am – 12:00 pm  Join us for a fun and flexible art program designed specifically for homeschool students and their guardians! From 10:30am to 12pm, students can enjoy drop-in art making, where they can explore their creativity and work on individual projects. At 10:45am, an optional guided tour … Read more

Creative Corner

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Creative Corner is an engaging art program designed for 6th-9th grade students, where they can unlock their artistic potential! Participants will dive into a variety of art projects, exploring new techniques and mediums while developing their personal style. This hands-on experience encourages self-expression and critical thinking, providing a space for young artists to experiment, create, … Read more

Imagination Station

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Imagination Station is a fun and interactive pop-up art program for K-5th grade students, where creativity knows no bounds! Young artists will explore various materials and techniques to complete exciting art projects, while developing their imagination and self-expression. Each session encourages hands-on learning and allows students to create their own masterpieces, all while having a … Read more

Director’s Letter 5th & University / February, 2025

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Greetings, all and welcome from your University Museum and Rowan Oak! This month’s Director’s Letter will be concise but very heartfelt as I share news with you of considerable personal meaningfulness – my retirement from the University. This mid-summer (June 30) I will step down after nearly 13 years of University employment and my directorship … Read more

American Quilts: Stories of Perseverance

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American Quilts The art of quilting can be found in nearly every culture. Quilters define a quilt as three bound pieces of cloth: the decorative top, the side displayed on a wall or bed, batting in between to keep you warm, and a back to bind them all together. Americans have created quilts for centuries, … Read more

Director’s Newsletter 5th & University / December, 2024

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Warmest of December and Holiday greetings, everyone, and thank you always for your support, event participation, and exhibitions attendance. Our University Museum is blessed to exist in an ecosystem of such thoughtful supportiveness that I’m fond of observing that the enduring warmth of spirit of our members and our campus-plus-regional communities not only sustains us, … Read more