The Elm, George Inness "With great humility, I add my own name to the long list of artists who have found rich material in Maine's woods, coast, villages and people...." Vincent Hartgen, first curator of the University Art Collection Diverse histories, multiple meanings: a body of work born of many cultures. On this varied foundation is a structure, its doors open, waiting to be explored. At the University of Maine stands the state's only citizen-owned museum to house a permanent fine arts collection. With grants from The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the Museum was established with the goal of educating the public about art's manifold histories and cultural meanings. The Museum utilizes a remarkable model for access -- over 20% of the 6,700-piece collection is on rotating display in public spaces throughout campus. Highlights include works by Winslow Homer, Max Beckmann, Francisco Goya, George Inness, Käthe Kollwitz and Pablo Picasso. In addition, the Museum offers a significant body of contemporary art, featuring works on paper by Jim Dine, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein and Elizabeth Murray.   University of Maine Museum of Art Norumbega Hall 40 Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04401-5102 207-561-3350 www.umma.umaine.edu Hours: Mon..-Sat., 9am-5pm Admission: $3; free to UM students with their Maine Card and to Museum members

La Tour Eiffel-La Tour, Robert Delaunay Brustbild einer Arbeiterfrau mit blauem Tuch (Working Woman with Blue Shawl), Käthe Kollwitz

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