UC Art Collection

With a history of collecting for the past 200 years, the University of Cincinnati houses a vast repository of cultural heritage and creative research. Including dozens of unique collections, and archives that preserve, collect, and exhibit materials from a wide variety of professional fields. Within this tradition, the University of Cincinnati Art Collection houses works ranging from Greek and Roman antiquities, to local icons, and modern photography. Similarly, the university is home to a number of large-scale sculptural works, many of which are a part of the art collection, with the opportunity to be displayed publicly throughout campus.  

Our commitment to introducing the University's Art Collection to you goes hand in hand with our sincere belief that art plays a crucial role in our lives and brings us to a more meaningful understanding of who we are as human beings. For this reason, we invite you to join us for a hybrid sculpture tour of the University of Cincinnati campus which can be experienced virtually or used as a guide for your in person walking experiences. Virtual participants receive 360° views of the artwork while in person participants can take note of the vibrant structures by notable architects such as Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, and Peter Eisenman.

Begin at the Corry Garage to experience pieces such as Crystal Garden and Tower of light. Upon reaching the corner of main campus, the tour provides the opportunity to venture to West Medical Campus to see works by Alice Aycock and Albert Paley or  continue toward university icons such as the Triceracopter found in Langsam Library. Each sculpture along the way accentuates the stories of community and growth that can be found within the past and present of the campus.