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 at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). This strengthens campus arts exhibits and student opportunities amid changes at U-M.
Who donated the $2 million for the Asian art curator position?
The donation comes from University of Michigan alumnus Weese. His Chinese ceramics collection will join the museum, adding to prior gifts exceeding $10 million.
How does this gift benefit UMMA and its visitors?
The endowment creates a permanent Asian art curator role to enhance exhibits and educational opportunities for students. It builds on previous significant donations to bolster UMMA's Asian art holdings.
University of Michigan receives $2M gift from alum Weese to endow permanent Asian art curator at UMMA; his Chinese ceramics collection joins prior $10M+ gifts. Strengthens campus arts exhibits and student opps amid U-M flux.