The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s public relations staff is here to serve all of your media needs. On this site you will find a timely list of news items. Current press releases appear below in chronological order by date of release—most recent at the top.
If you are a journalist seeking more information or images, or would like to schedule an interview or tour, please contact Debbie Williamson Smith, Public Relations Coordinator at debbiews@uoregon.edu, (541) 346-0942 or Erick Hoffman, Director of Communications at erickh@uoregon.edu, (541) 346-3162.
Press Release - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offers Two-For Tuesdays
Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection
October 4, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection
September 23, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Press Release - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art hosts Korean textile lecture and workshop
Press Release - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art celebrates 75 Years of creativity, imagination, innovation and inspiration
Press Release - Late 19th-century French paintings on view
Buddhist Visions
January 19 - April 13, 2008
Free Family Day - December 8, 2007
NewArt Northwest
Press Release
Carl Morris: History of Religions
News Archive
Renovation and Expansion Information
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art reopened on January 23, 2005 after completion of a four-year, $14.2 million renovation and expansion project that transformed the museum into a visual arts destination for the entire region.
Fact Sheet: About the Museum
Fact Sheet: Museum History
MFA 2007
From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics Press Kit
Press Release: Contemporary Korean Ceramics opens at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
From the Fire - Images
From the Fire - Image Credits
From the Fire - Events
From the Fire - Background
From the Fire - History of Contemporary Ceramics
From the Fire - Artists
A Way With Words: The Calligraphic Art of Jung Do-jun Press Kit
Press Release: A Way With Words: The Calligraphic Art of Jung Do-jun opens October 21, 2006
Jung Do-jun Artist Biography
A Way With Words Events
Sample of images available to media. For images, contact Debbie at debbiews@uoregon.edu
Press Release - Traditional Korean Dance Performance at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art - October 2006
Coming Into View Press Kit
Press Release: “Coming into View” exhibition showcases works by contemporary jewelers
Coming Into View Curator's Statement
Anya Kivarkis Artist Biography
Coming Into View Images For high resolution images, contact Debbie at debbiews@uoregon.edu
Coming Into View Image Credits
Roy Lichtenstein Prints 1956-97 Press Kit
Press Release: Lichtenstein exhibition to open Friday at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Lichtenstein Art Images - additional images are available for media. Contact Debbie at debbiews@uoregon.edu
Eye Contact Exhibition Press Kit
Press Release: University of Oregon faculty exhibition features range of art
Fact Sheet: Eye Contact
Photo Gallery
Art lover brings prized Warhol paintings to Eugene, Feb. 11 and 12
Release January 25, 2006
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents works from major artists in abstract expressionist movement
Release January 20, 2006
Art museum opens registration for winter studio classes
Release January 3, 2006
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art exhibits Michael Kenna’s ‘Views of Japan’ through Jan. 22
Release December 1, 2005
Museum presents van Gogh, Cross paintings and a holiday sale
Release November 23, 2005
University of Oregon museums open Thanksgiving weekend
Release November 11, 2005
Korea's Hanyang University presents Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art with important gift
Release November 7, 2005
University art museum to open exhibition of innovative Japanese art Oct. 21
Release October 3, 2005
Art Museum’s Chinese and Japanese Galleries to Open Oct. 8
Release September 13, 2005
Fact Sheet: Inaugural Installation of Chinese and Japanese Art Galleries
Release September 13, 2005
Fact Sheet: Inside the Floating World: Japanese Prints from the Lenoir C. Wright Collection
Curator Biographies
Release September 13, 2005
Art museum opens registration for fall studio classes
Release September 2, 2005
Explore the West at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art's free family day
Release August 1, 2005
‘Experience Asia’ in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s Interactive Discovery Gallery
Release July 1, 2005
Art museum's summer exhibition explores the American West
Release June 20, 2005
Farwest Steel gives
$1 million to Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Release June 13, 2005
Noted Chinese artist to speak
on May 18
Release May 6, 2005
Celebrate Korean Art at Jordan Schnitzer
Museum of Art's Free Family Day
Release April 19, 2005
Last Chance to See Warhol Exhibition
at UO Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Release April 19, 2005
UO's Schnitzer Museum of Art welcomes
back MFA Exhibition
Release April 12, 2005
MFA 2005
Exhibition Artist Statements
April 12, 2005
Noted art critic to give slide lecture
on UO's Morris Graves collection
Release March 22, 2005
UO art museum to celebrate blessing
of new Russian icon gallery
Release March 22, 2005
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
offers full hours during spring break
Release March 15, 2005
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum
of Art offers spring break art camp
Release March 4, 2005
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
to provide glimpse of unseen Warhol
Release February 21, 2005
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
to auction more than 60 photographs Feb. 12
Release February 2, 2005
Warhol Film Festival Continues Feb.
24 With Controversial "Lonesome Cowboys"
Release February 1, 2005
Nationally-Acclaimed PBS Series Art:21
to be Screened at UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Release January 31, 2005
Director of Andy Warhol Museum to Speak
at UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Release January 27, 2005
Museum events calendar through May 30, 2005
Release January 3, 2005
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum
of Art reopens with Warhol exhibition
Fact Sheet: About the
Warhol exhibition
Release January 3, 2005
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art brings
art programs to Lane County schools
Release November 3, 2004
Marché Will Open New Café
in UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Release September 8, 2004
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Opens
Registration for Fall Studio Classes
Release September 8, 2004
UO’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of
Art Welcomes Four New Board Members
Release August 24, 2004
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Announces
January 2005 Reopening
Release August 19, 2004
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Receives
Prestigious Grant
Release July 1, 2004
UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Receives $100,000 Grant
Release May 28, 2004
UO Names Art Museum to Honor Jordan Schnitzer
Release May 4, 2004
Public Invited to May 8 Open House at
UO Museum of Art
Release April 20, 2004
UO Museum of Art Hires New Museum Educator
for School Programs
Release April 20, 2004
UO Official Will Help Select Art for
'No Boundaries' Show
Release April 1, 2004
Beasley Sculpture Installed at UO Museum
of Art
Release February 23, 2004
UO Seeks Gallery Guides for New Museum
of Art
Release January 28, 2004
UO Museum of Art Hires New Museum Educator
for University and Community Audiences
Release December 29, 2003
UO Museum of Art Elects Three New Board
Members
Release November 18, 2003
UO Museum of Art Hires New Executive
Assistant
Release November 5, 2003
UO Museum of Art Schedules Photo Auction
Nov. 16
Release November 4, 2003
Crews to Dismantle UO Museum of Art Tower Crane
Release October 30, 2003
Oct. 18 Auction of 'Plate Art' to Benefit
UO Museum of Art
Release September 30, 2003
Art Museum Exhibit Features Auction Photographs
Release September 11, 2003
UO Museum of Art Director Juries NEA-Sponsored
Competition
Release August 22, 2003
Local Art Enthusiasts Share Today's Art
with Next Century
Release August 21, 2003
UO Students Will Teach Art Classes in
Local Schools
Release July 31, 2003
Donors Leave Their Mark on New UO Museum
of Art
Release July 23, 2003
New Website Celebrates Art and Legacy
of Renowned Painter David McCosh
Release June 23, 2003
UO Museum of Art Associate Director Selected
for Getty Leadership Institute
Release April 14, 2003
Arts Leader Chosen to Direct Museum of
Art
Release December 16, 2002
UO Museum of Art Docent's Puppet Theater
Brings Ancient Folktales to Life
Release December 9, 2002
Photography at Oregon Launches First-Ever
Online Exhibit
Release November 12, 2002