NSU Art Museum Campaign Priorities

POTENTIAL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is a beacon of culture for all of South Florida, serving the region's large diverse community. The museum plays a crucial role in the university's unique cross-disciplinary learning for students and the general public. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and in the center of South Florida's art coast, the museum is a vibrant nexus of creativity that inspires lifelong learning. Everything starts with strong programs. The presentation of exciting, engaging, and thought provoking exhibitions has transformed the museum into a must-see attraction for locals and tourists alike. All NSU students and faculty and staff members are automatic members of the museum, and faculty members use it as an essential resource for teaching. The public gains access to NSU's esteemed faculty through the museum's popular NSU Lecture Series. The museum is alive with compelling studio classes for all ages and transformative outreach programs. The museum's exceptional collection—which includes the largest holdings of the American modern artist William Glackens, the most comprehensive holdings of the European avant-garde Cobra art movement, and its impressive selection of Latin American Art— distinguishes the institution worldwide. Sincerely, Bonnie Clearwater Director and Chief Curator, NSU Art Museum NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF VISUAL ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. The museum is a premier destination offering diverse and innovative art exhibitions as well as dynamic education and public programs located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Its combined contributions represent a comprehensive and interactive approach to providing South Florida with arts, culture, and education. By engaging audiences and encouraging meaningful interactions, intellectual inquiry, and original research, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale fosters a global, creative perspective that advances self-directed, lifelong learning for all. In addition to directly serving the South Florida visual arts and academic communities, the museum offers the world access to acclaimed permanent art collections.