University of Minnesota. University Gallery
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University of Minnesota. University Gallery
University gallery Minneapolis, Minn.
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University of Minnesota Gallery
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The University Gallery, originally known as the Little Gallery, was established at the University of Minnesota on April 5, 1934. The gallery's function was to increase art appreciation by students, faculty, staff, and the general public. In January 1990, Los Angeles businessman and art collector, Frederick R. Weisman gave $3.5 million to the University for the construction of a new art museum overlooking the Mississippi River. The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum opened in November 1993.
Art gallery, University of Minnesota. Founded 1934 as the Little Gallery with Hudson Walker as its part-time curator; renamed University Gallery in 1935 and University Art Museum in 1983. Ruth Lawrence was curator and then director, 1934-1957.
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