Welcome to Our 50th Anniversary Season
The Fine Arts Center at UMass Amherst was an audacious act of public imagination when it opened on October 10, 1975 — a monumental investment in the belief that the arts belong to everyone. It stood then, and stands now, as a bold declaration that world-class art should not be reserved for the few, but made accessible to all, especially students, regardless of economic background.
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Wicked cOZplay: A Magical Night in the Emerald City
For our third annual cosplay celebration, we took the community down the yellow brick road for a cosplay and singalong screening of the movie Wicked. The Randolph W. Bromery Center transformed into the merry old land of Oz, complete with a yellow brick road, a hot air balloon, lots of bubbles, and many Elphabas, Glindas, Fiyeros, Ozians, and even a few flying monkeys.
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Fine Arts Center residency program sparks creative exchange
Four artists in residence spent a week on campus laying the foundation for spring exhibitions and performances that will reflect months of research and collaboration across campus.
Twenty-Five Years of Zea Mays Printmaking
Since its founding in 2000, Zea Mays has been a creative haven for artists to learn, experiment, and create using the safest and most sustainable printmaking practices available.
This semester, the University Museum of Contemporary Art has showcased an incredible collection of works by Zea Mays artists in Artistic Journey: Zea Mays Printmaking at 25 Years.
Join us on November 12 for a special panel discussion featuring Zea Mays founder and director Liz Chalfin and artists Angela Zammarelli and Joyce Silverstone as they reflect on the studio's inspiring legacy and look ahead to its future.