Ann Arbor Times

The University of Michigan is offering a variety of arts experiences on campus during the holiday break, providing cultural enrichment and a reason to explore the campus. Five notable exhibitions are available for visitors.

"Silver Linings" at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) presents 40 works from the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. This collection, focusing on art by and about women of the African diaspora, spans 100 years and highlights African American art history. The exhibition is free to the public and will be open until January 5, 2025.

At Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum, "Down the River with Elzada Clover" details Dr. Elzada Clover's adventurous 1938 river trip where she collected over 60 plant specimens along the Colorado River. This exhibit celebrates her contributions and is available to view until January 26, 2025.

Also at Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is the "Wonders of Water Community Art Exhibit," which features works from local artists that emphasize the importance of rivers in our environment and society. This exhibit complements Elzada Clover's legacy and runs through January 26, 2025.

Michelle Hinojosa's "Logcabins" can be seen at Stamps Gallery. Commissioned by Stamps Gallery, Hinojosa has created colorful quilts displayed on Division Street's gallery pillars. These quilts symbolize home and migration memories, inspired by her grandmother's journey across the U.S.-Mexico border with only her children and quilts. The installation will remain until May 2025.

Lastly, UMMA hosts an exhibition celebrating La Raza Art and Media Collective's impact over three generations of U-M Latinx artists. The exhibition reflects on its cultural and political expressions through various media forms since its inception. It is open to visitors until July 20, 2025.