The Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection has grown since its inception with a gift of art in 1955 through the generosity of artists and art collectors in the region and across the nation. The Permanent Collection houses historical and contemporary works of art, with an emphasis on works on paper: drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, and examples of graphic design. If you would like to assist the Permanent Collection in its continued growth, please contact gallery Director John Shipman at (301) 405-1472 or jshipman@umd.edu.