FROM THE DIRECTOR

We’re pleased to share this magazine with you as we look forward to exciting exhibitions and public programs this Spring. In recognition of a major gift towards a future renovation and expansion, we have a new name: the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, which honors long standing supporters Richard and his late wife Carole. Looking back, 2022 was a major year for artwork acquisitions with gifts from Richard Cocks among others, including a painting by Elizabeth Nourse, which strengthens our collections of works by 19th and early 20th century Ohio women artists.

Our Fall 2022 exhibitions particularly engaged new audiences. I won’t ever forget the inspirational Professor of Music Tammy Kernodle at the Freedom Sounds event, which included us linking arms and singing together among civil rights photographs by Steve Schapiro. A memorable occasion was our unveiling of our museum’s Land Acknowledgment panel with members of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Myaamia Center as part of Miami University’s FOCUS on Tribal Sovereignty at the Student Response Exhibition awards. The exhibition PhotOH: Photographers in the Heartland allowed for regional contemporary photographers to display their work and reach new audiences as part of the FotoFocus Biennial. We also have a lot to look forward to with exhibitions this Spring – Current Forms: Ohio Figurative Ceramics and Experiencing the Divine: Devotional Practices of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. These exhibitions and associated programs will be a great source of creativity, inspiration, and reflection.

We remain committed to high standards in the quality of educational programs, collections, and exhibitions, while fulfilling our core mission as a teaching museum. Our recent re-accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the national gold standard for museums is testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence. While we retain our mission, vision, and values, our recent major gift provides an opportunity to look to new horizons. It’s long been our vision to be a regional leader contributing to the educational and cultural enrichment of Miami University and Southwest Ohio communities. Now, through this gift, we will aspire to become a more widely recognized leader among the best college art museums across the country. To help achieve this goal, we’ll be seeking further support for our building renovation and expansion project, as well as funds to endow a future Associate Curator of Education.

We continue to celebrate global artistic and cultural diversity, and behind the scenes, as part of the College of Creative Arts, we’ve been hard at work with team members, students, university colleagues, and advisory bodies on the topic of diversity and inclusion, resulting in our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) statement and commitments. We look forward to an exciting and enriching year, and we want to have you be part of our community and part of the conversation. Looking forward to a fulfilling year filled with art and ideas!

John (Jack) D.M. Green

Jeffrey Horrell ‘75 and Rodney Rose Director and Chief Curator of the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum

The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, completed in 1978 as the Miami University Art Museum, was designed by Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill in Chicago, and is situated on three acres of scenic sculpture park grounds. It houses five galleries of changing exhibitions and a growing permanent collection of more than 17,500 artworks. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and is a proud member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM).

Where is the Art Museum on Campus?

For starters, you can’t miss the large, industrial red sculpture by Mark di Suvero on the front lawn. The Art Museum is also just a 7-minute walk from the Armstrong Student Center, diagonally across from Tappan Hall, at the intersection of S. Patterson Ave. and Chestnut St., right when you enter Oxford off of State Route 27.

What can the Art Museum do for Students?

Lots of things! The Art Museum is a great place to see diverse exhibitions and explore outstanding works of art. You can also work, intern, volunteer, join the Art Museum Student Organization (AMSO), and attend lectures and social events.

What can the Art Museum do for the Public?

The Art Museum and Sculpture Park are FREE & OPEN to ALL and is an excellent venue for exploring arts and culture from around the world. Membership in support of programs and exhibitions is available at varying levels. Each one offers a higher level of engagement with the museum via special-invitation-only events and special programs. More information on the member program is available on our website via the Members link.

Hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–5 PM Saturday: 12–5 PM

Second Wednesdays: 10 AM–8 PM

Closed: Sunday, Monday, national holidays, university closures, and during installation (more info on website.)

FREE & OPEN TO ALL!

Website

MiamiOH.edu/ArtMuseum

Location & Contact

Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University

801 S. Patterson Ave. Oxford, OH 45056

(513) 529-2232

ArtMuseum@MiamiOH.edu

Museum Staff

Jack Green, Jeffrey Horrell ‘75 and Rodney Rose Director and Chief Curator

Hope Cook, Senior Program Assistant

David Dotson, Preparator/ Building Manager

Sherri Krazl, Marketing/ Communications

Jason E. Shaiman, Curator of Exhibitions

Laura Stewart, Collections Manager/Registrar

Stevie Woolf, Administrative Assistant