One would think that University of Michigan students would take full advantage of the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) but sadly, that’s not the case. The UMMA attempts to draw students in with a free entrance fee and an accessible location. Nonetheless, The UMMA is often forgotten about amidst studying and social life. The UMMA is like a hive, swarming with worker bees, but activity stands still inside. Many students living on central campus are in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts, but less emphasis is placed on the Arts than Literature and Science. While standing inside of the UMMA Projects, it’s clear that students passing by peer into the gallery of glass, and rather than letting curiosity lead them inside, they keep walking; However, on Thursday April 14th at 9pm, the museum opens its doors past closing time for their annual UMMA After Hours party. The Student Programming and Advisory Board planned an evening of festivities to draw students into the museum. Students are exclusively invited to attend UMMA After Hours, which promises MEDMA entertainment and the opportunity to document the night with a strip of photo booth pictures. The first 100 students will receive a free tee shirt, designed by an A&D grad student. What could be better? Cake to top it off!
