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Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

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Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

Auburn University's art museum. Free admission. Be curious. The modern 40,000 square-foot building constructed of Italian travertine is an artwork in itself.
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Serving Auburn and the surrounding communities since 2003, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is the only accredited university art museum in the state of Alabama. We invite you to wander through our spacious lobby, terrace, exhibition galleries, museum shop, café, and auditorium. The museum is an elegant escape with its beautiful gardens, sculptures, and fountains. Take a stroll on the Let

hander Art Path (LAP) around the peaceful three-acre pond. Enjoy a special visit that will change your outlook and inspire you at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

05/27/2026

Have you ever wondered why museums don't allow flash photography? 📸 Or why most galleries don't have skylights or windows? 🪟 It's because light, even in short bursts, can damage art! Learn more about how The Jule protects the university art collection:

05/18/2026

Did you know that our attention spans have shrunk dramatically, especially on screens? In just the last five to six years, research shows that the average time we focus on a digital screen is only 47 seconds. This shift has ripple effects, leading to increased stress, mental fatigue, and even higher error rates in our daily lives.

But there’s a solution: slow looking at art in museums! This practice not only allows you to savor each piece but also enhances your ability to appreciate beauty, boosts compassion, and engages deeper cognitive processes like reflection and interpretation. Ready to improve your attention span and mental well-being? Visit The Jule and use our Welcome Brochure for guided questions to enrich your experience. Visit our website to plan your visit today: jcsm.auburn.edu

05/13/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Auburn University faculty as part of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's Summer Course (Re)Design! Centered around the theme "Curiousity Matters," participants heard from keynote speaker Bethany Lisi of UMass Amherst about the importance of curiosity and even participated in a slow-looking exercise.

Are you an Auburn faculty member curious about how working with your campus art museum can enhance your pedagogy? Visit our website at https://vist.ly/544ph to discover how museums are engines for inquiry.

05/12/2026

Discover the intersection of art and poetry at The Jule!

The latest iteration of our "Radical Naturalism:" series features original poems crafted by talented Auburn University College of Liberal Arts students from Rose McClarney's Creative Writing course, inspired by and in response to the prints of John James Audubon. Enhance your visit by listening to these creative interpretations in person, or explore them online through The Jule Museum Podcast. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art and literature together before it closes on July 11—plan your visit now by visiting our website at jcsm.auburn.edu

05/10/2026

“When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll be the pope.' Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.”

- Pablo Picasso

🌷Happy Mother's Day from The Jule Museum 🌷

05/08/2026

it's all in the details.

05/07/2026

Unveiling this year's Auburn Studio Project!

This year's collaboration between The Jule, the City of Auburn, AL - City Government and East Samford School offered local 7th graders an exceptional opportunity to engage in art and explore local history hands-on. Inspired by the quilts showcased in "Sew Their Names: Quilting, Creativity and Activism," students were visited by local historian Sam Hendrix who shared the significant story of Gatsy Rice. Born enslaved and later an Auburn business leader, Rice was the first African American with a name marker in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Following Mr. Hendrix’s visit, students explored Pine Hill Cemetery to document local history and reflect on the importance of names in preserving the past. Students selected photos from their trip to print onto adhesive-backed fabric, culminating in a collaborative quilt that celebrates local history and fosters a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage.

04/16/2026

This past fall, students in Riva Nayaju's Image I class at Auburn University School of Industrial and Graphic Design, part of Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction, embarked on an exciting journey to design an exhibition layout for an upcoming show at The Jule. With creativity buzzing and ideas flowing, they pitched unique concepts that caught the eye of the renowned artist and designer Shepard Fairey. By spring, one group's innovative vision was transformed into reality and beautifully installed by the museum staff! Experience the magic of their collaboration and witness how student creativity meets expert artistry in The Jule's galleries. Click the link to explore this remarkable exhibition!

https://vist.ly/4yr5h

04/09/2026

From practice to performance.

We’re over the moon to have had the incredible Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company grace The Jule Museum! Their performance, inspired by the works of Helen Frankenthaler, beautifully demonstrates that art comes in so many wonderful forms, whether it's on the easel or the dance floor.

Miss the event? We've got you covered!

You can catch the full performance and enjoy the discussion on our YouTube page at https://vist.ly/4xud7

03/30/2026

Join The Jule for a contemporary dance performance!

Founded in 1992, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company) is Washington, D.C.’s premier contemporary dance troupe, celebrated for its powerful storytelling and cultural dialogue through movement. This Thursday, April 2 at 5:00 p.m., join The Jule as DTSBDC performs in celebration of Helen Frankenthaler and other extraordinary artists in "Women Artists in Ascendance." Admission is free and open to all.

Interested in this and other museum programs? Visit The Jule online to learn more at https://vist.ly/4wpig

Check out "Blue Territory" by Helen Frankenthaler in The Jule's exhibition, "Women Artists in Ascendance."

03/26/2026

Thank you, Tiger Giving Day donors! Because of you, we were able to raise over $11,000 to keep our suspended Chihuly sculpture, Amber Luster, shining for generations to come. Your support means the visual arts will continue serving future members of the Auburn Family as a vital educational resource.

Let’s see if we can reach $15,000! As we rely on donor support to preserve our collection, additional funds raised will support our efforts to care for and maintain artwork throughout The Jule.

Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes peek into the deep cleaning and preservation process!

Address

901 South College Street
Auburn, AL
36830

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://jcsm.auburn.edu/

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