SUMA creates eclectic mood

Welcoming curators, vibrant music and various African-American art intertwine to make any visitors’ experience at this museum pleasurable.
Known to display art in a creative an eclectic manner Southern University Museum of Art’s (SUMA) popularity is steadily growing.
From July of 2002 to June of 2003 SUMA has had 13,669 guests.
“Our laid back atmosphere attributes to why we have so many visitors. “During the year we host numerous tours and receptions which all had great turnouts,” said Chrystal Hills, museum facilitator.
Whether it is classical, spiritual or jazz music being played the museum prides itself on being different from the typical traditional museum.
“In the museum, the artwork whether a painting or sculpture can be viewed close up, so the amount of detail in the work can be seen,” said Hills.
The museum is dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence in the care and collection of its art, artifacts and other treasured works of African Americans and encourages students to visit.
In the permenant collection, SUMA has over 2,000 pieces by African- American artists who have received local and national acclaim and art from Africa.
“We want students to come, so they can have an enlightened experience. One that will be pleasurable and will make them want to return,” said Hills.
SUMA is located across from Mayberry Dining Hall, in the historic Martin L. Harvey Hall, on the bluff.
The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday -Friday, on Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.