Our core mission is to enhance and further the academic mission of the University of Oregon
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is an integral academic and cultural resource for the university community. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is committed to exceptional teaching, research, discovery, and service. We believe strongly in the power of original works of art to enrich lives, demonstrate connections across cultures, and foster the development of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. As a labratory for active learning, the JSMA believes that art and artists can help generate change in people’s lives and in society.
Experience the Museum
Faculty are welcome to use the museum's collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and facilities to support teaching, research, and special events.
Visit the Galleries
Faculty are welcome to schedule a class visit to the museum to enhance student understanding of course topics.
Students and faculty may visit the museum on their own Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is always free for faculty, staff, and students; just show your university ID at the admission desk.
Access the Collection
Faculty may use the museum collection, including objects not on view, to enhance student understanding of course topics. Students and their instructor may view a selection of artwork in the Collections Lab, Gilkey Research Center, Papé Reception Hall depending on the size of the class and works requested.
Collections: Access a World of art and ideas
The museum’s collection includes over 18,000 works of art. Would you like to access artwork not on view? You can arrange for work to be presented in our Gilkey Research Center that will deepen your students’ understanding of course materials or support independent research. Our collections are also accessible online.
Shared Visions: Accessing private collections with JSMA
Access the art of internationally recognized artists from around the world from private holdings. Through our Shared Visions program, we are able to bring masterworks to the public for a limited viewing period. Past and present works are accompanied by a Research Guide.
Explore resources from our current exhibitions
Discover our current exhibitions and explore the resources created for them (virtual tours, videos with the artist, catalogues and more) which you can use in your class.
