{"id":11339,"date":"2019-11-09T18:42:25","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T23:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/?p=11339"},"modified":"2019-11-09T18:42:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T23:42:25","slug":"austins-umlauf-sculpture-garden-museum-makes-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artbusinessnews.com\/2019\/11\/austins-umlauf-sculpture-garden-museum-makes-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin’s UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Makes an Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Museum as a Cultural Pivot Point
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By Linda Mariano<\/p>\n

In today’s world of art and art collections, it’s not unusual to find a private collection turned into a world class museum collection, but it is rare to find one that revolves around sculpture\u2014and becomes a museum. At Austin’s UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum that’s exactly what you have. The UMLAUF exhibits the works of Charles Umlauf, the artists that influenced him, and other contemporary sculptors and artists in a fabulous natural setting. Beginning as his home and studio, then donated in 1985 to the city of Austin for public enjoyment, the UMLAUF has become a vital component of Texas’ vibrant visual arts community.<\/p>\n

We recently spoke with Executive Director, Sarah Story, about her appointment to the UMLAUF and her vision for the museum\u2019s future. Since starting her position in April 2018, Story has\u00a0expanded the exhibitions, programs, and led the institution through a rebranding which increased museum attendance by 35% in the past year alone. Her enthusiastic demeanor and love and appreciation of art comes naturally, having been raised in a family of artists and receiving her BFA in painting and Masters in Art Administration. You might say she was groomed for her new role from an early age. After several positions at other museums, including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses, and Rowan Oak, Home of William Faulkner, she says she’s “excited about leading the museum\u00a0to operate efficiently in order to have the most impact possible in exhibitions, programs, and events for the community.”<\/p>\n