UMUC’s dedication to the arts is measured by our collection of works by artists from Maryland and Asia. Our commitment to the arts remains strong, and your financial contribution will help with the continued growth of our collection, preservation and exhibits. Learn more about UMUC arts and events.

Art Programs

The Arts Program plays an increasingly central role in the academic life of the university, from the research and study uses of the works of art in the collections, to the teaching implications of the exhibitions. To this end, and for nearly three decades, UMUC has been dedicated to cultivating and developing an impressive permanent art collection. With a collection emphasis on its Maryland Artists Collection and the Asian Collection, these collections attract visitors from around the world to experience one of the largest collections of art by Maryland artists and to see up close the artistic wonders from the Far East. Contributions to the Arts Program are used to help preserve, acquire, present, restore and expand the extraordinary art collections at UMUC.

Friends of the Art Program

To learn how your generous contributions can help support UMUC's art collections and exhibitions, please visit the Friends of the Arts page.

Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard

In the UMUC tradition of providing lifelong learning experiences, UMUC—with the help of generous donors—is in the process of constructing an extraordinary cultural arts center that will serve as an enduring tribute to the accomplished painter and sculptor, Joseph Sheppard. Your gift will help make this vibrant center a unique focal point for the university’s highly acclaimed visual art collections and educational services. Learn more about the Leory Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard.