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Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and within a short drive of the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade Mountains, and other beautiful natural areas, the University of Oregon is the perfect destination for people who love the outdoors. It is known across the United States for its green spaces, fresh air, good public transportation, and great places to run and bike. The people of Eugene embrace diverse beliefs and abilities, which provides a friendly and welcoming environment where students feel they belong.
Due to COVID-19, AEI is offering remote classes to keep AEI students, host families, and partners safe.
Activities
The Visual Arts Team is excited to present "Border Lands 2019" in the Adell McMillan Gallery for Summer 2021! Find the Visual Arts Team on Instagram @uovisualarts or Facebook @visualartsteam. UO ID required to visit the show in person -- a virtual tour will be shared via social media!
Artist statement:
"Border Lands 2019, A Sketchbook Journey" is an experience on both sides of the Arizona and Mexico borders. Migrants and asylum seekers, individuals and families from Mexico and Central America desperately seek the American Dream of safety and opportunity. The sketches are amplified with the text to tell their story as well as the humanitarian aid migrants receive from several nonprofit organizations, including the Samaritans, Humane Borders, No More Deaths, Kino Border Initiative, and the Border Community Alliance. The Sisters of Notre Dame in Douglas, Arizona have a presence in the border lands providing their hospitality to all who hunger, thirst, and are in need of compassion. The goal of all these groups is building bridges, not walls.
As an artist, the sketchbook is my primary means for recording first-hand experience and events. Later, in my studio, I transform select sketches into wood panels. These social justice panels frequently become circulating exhibitions at educational institutions and community art centers, and permanent public installations.
EMU building hours will vary in summer, check the website for more information https://emu.uoregon.edu/
The Visual Arts Team is excited to present Crescendo, an exhibition of cyanotypes by Thea Owens. Find the Visual Arts Team on Instagram @uovisualarts or Facebook @visualartsteam. UO ID required to visit the show in person -- a virtual tour will be shared via social media!
Artist Statement:
A series of seven self portraits made by Thea in the crescendo of her isolation experience. An experiment of loneliness, fearing the passage of time, seeking identity, and loving creativity.
I know why I originally made it, the idea - see what would happen if I made the same photos over a span of time of different days. And I know why in retrospect I made it - trying to make myself known, show people I exist. To combat time and it's forgetting and prove that subtlety matters.
EMU building hours will vary in summer, check the website for more information https://emu.uoregon.edu/
Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes. Combining interactive displays with world-class anthropological collections, Oregon—Where Past is Present shares 14,000 years of Oregon stories, and invites you to tell your own. Explore the galleries, try your hand at ancient weaving styles, test your skills as an archaeologist, and much more.
Reservations are available. Our timed ticketing system ensures a safe and enjoyable visit for every guest. Learn more and reserve your tickets at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/visit.
The JSMA welcomes you back to our galleries. We are now open to the public, with updated hours and safety procedures.
CDC approved masks are required for all visitors 2 years and older.
Please maintain 6 ft. social distancing.
No coat or bag check. Please leave larger bags and backpacks at home.
Marche Museum Café is closed.
No water fountains available.
Museum Open Hours:
Friday: 11am – 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Tickets
Advanced tickets are encouraged.
If your order includes UO Student and/or UO Faculty Staff tickets, please bring a valid UO ID for each discounted ticket to show upon entry.
Given the limited capacity of the building, we ask that you keep your experience to an hour to accommodate all of our visitors.
Please allow up to 15 minutes for QR code ticket to arrive after your online order is placed.
Reserve your FREE timed ticket and head to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.
Plan your visit at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/visit
