The Art Collections and Exhibitions Department at the University of Michigan- Dearborn enhances the academic and educational experiences of students, faculty, staff and the general public by offering dynamic educational programming, curating and managing a thriving exhibition program in the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, making the growing permanent art collection accessible for research, and loaning the collection to other institutions. The department complements and augments university curriculum, engages diverse audiences, facilitates outreach to the community, and supports emerging and minority artists by promoting the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.