1650s-1850s: The Middle Passage
The Middle Passage refers to the trade routes taken by European and American merchant ships during the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries where millions of Africans […]
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The Exhibition: African Traditions and Storytelling
As we move through the exhibition, the second theme introduced is African Traditions and Storytelling. The subjects of the stories include beliefs, taboos, and myths […]
Book Awards for Children’s Literature
Throughout history, African Americans have been marginalized for their successes and talent, including children’s literature. Multiple awards and medals have been established to honor children’s […]
Telling A People’s Story Conference
Miami University Art Museum is holding a first-of-its-kind conference in conjunction to Telling A People’s Story, on display until June 30. This conference will showcase eleven […]
Meet the Exhibition Committee
Over the past three years, Curator of Exhibitions Jason Shaiman organized the first of its kind exhibition, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature. Shaiman […]
Intern of the Week: Ethan Clearfield
Meet Ethan Clearfield from Richboro, Pennsylvania! Ethan is a junior American Studies student with a co-major in Arts Management and a minor in both Museums […]
Intern of the Week: Hannah Fridy
Meet Hannah Fridy from Wyoming, Ohio! Hannah is a junior Strategic Communication and Professional Writing double major with minors in Marketing and Interactive Media […]
Don Tate: Author, Illustrator, and Activist
Don Tate, one of our featured artists in January, will be at MUAM Wednesday March 7 at 5:30pm. While here, Tate is going to […]
Heart in Hand @ Schiewetz Arts Plaza
On November 8, Miami University welcomed its newest sculptural installation onto the grounds. Located in the new garden in the Schiewetz Arts Plaza, Heart in Hand by […]
Classroom Takeover @ MUAM
When brainstorming possible upcoming exhibitions, Curator of Exhibitions Jason Shaiman works diligently in creating interdisciplinary displays that can be used by various classes and colleges […]