UMMA $2M Endowment for Asian Art Curator
Key Questions
What is the purpose of the $2M endowment at UMMA?
The University of Michigan received a $2 million gift from alumnus Weese to establish a permanent curator position for Asian art. This adds to prior donations of Chinese ceramics that bring total gifts above $10 million.
How does the endowment connect to upcoming events?
The funding supports broader momentum in Asian arts through alignment with the KYLYN Festival performance 'A Floating World,' Japan Week June 14-20, and the Asian Night Market on June 12. Additional activities include the Qingyun Ensemble and a Korean quilting workshop.
Where can tickets be purchased for the Asian Night Market?
Tickets for the Asian Night Market on Friday, June 12, 2026, are available via Eventbrite for the event at Ann Arbor Farmers Market. The market is presented by Marupo ACTS and forms part of the wider Asian arts programming.
U-M receives $2M from alum Weese for permanent curator; Chinese ceramics add to $10M+ gifts. Aligns with KYLYN Festival, Qingyun Ensemble, Japan Week June14-20, Korean quilting workshop, Asian Night Market June12 boosting Asian arts momentum.