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The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst presents a daylong symposium, The Future of Collecting , in conjunction with its anniversary exhibition, 60 Years of Collecting , celebrating the museum’s permanent art collection. The Symposium will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., in Bowker Auditorium at Stockbridge Hall on the UMass Amherst campus. After the symposium, visitors may take a tour of several collections around campus, 3:00–5:00 p.m., and enjoy a Reception at the museum, 5:00–6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is advised. Visit UMCA website for additional information. The focus of this day-long symposium is on collections as sites of discovery — exploring how research within museums engenders greater understanding of their holdings and how new forms of collaboration among museums, artists, collectors, researchers, and the public bring new information about collections to light — past, present, and future. We bring together a group of leading artists and museum professionals who are at the forefront of creatively engaging with collections and envisioning the future role of museums. Our panelists will explore the themes, “Why collecting matters” and “The future of collecting,” as they share their experiences and explore new directions.  

Friday, September 30, 2022 / 9:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Bowker Auditorium / Stockbridge Hall / UMass Amherst

Admission is Free / Registration strongly advised / More information here.

Following the Symposium Campus Collections Tours / 3:00–5:00 p.m. / Refreshments at the UMCA / 5:00–6:30 p.m.