Long renowned for its lush tropical beauty, the University of Miami campus has in recent years become home to a fine developing sculpture garden. Thanks to the generosity of several donors—and to the efforts of the Lowe Art Museum—more than two dozen sculptures by respected local, national, and international artists have been placed at key focal points around campus. Varying dramatically in scale and style, these striking outdoor works of art serve to attract, delight, and engage members of the University community and the thousands of people who visit the Coral Gables campus each year.

The Lowe Art Museum has always had an outdoor sculpture component on the grounds of the Museums. In 2001, the University Administration formally initiated the expansion of this outdoor component to the entire campus that would be professionally managed and coordinated by the Lowe Art Museum staff. The future growth and care of the collection is predicated on the continuing professional management of the collection by our Museum professionals. Through careful evaluation,  the Lowe Art Museum will seek out and acquire new works in various media that will allow the collection continued growth as an important art resource.

We hope the student and visitor will enjoy discovering the University of Miami’s outstanding collection of outdoor sculptures, which—just like the magnificent natural setting in which they make their home—will continue to grow in the years to come.