The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) located on the University of Oregon campus was designed by Ellis Lawrence and completed in 1933. Adjacent to the Knight Library and home of the Marche Cafe, the JSMA serves as a hub for connections with history through art and architecture.

The grand entrance to the museum opens from the Memorial Quad to the lobby. As you pass the main reception area, you are transported into a hidden courtyard lined with colonnades on either side of the fountain and garden which sits in the center. This brick enclosure features an alcove with golden mosaic tiles that complete a small dome at the far end of the courtyard.

This highly detailed and ornate courtyard contrasts the more modern interior gallery spaces which house the majority of the museum’s collections and exhibitions. The interior features a variety of materials, both historic and modern, which help the space capture a  unique balance between the past and the present. As a center for learning for both the community and students at the University of Oregon, the JSMA is a landmark on the University of Oregon campus.

JSMA Courtyard

Golden mosaic dome within JSMA courtyard.

Interior art gallery space

Interior art gallery space