Our Story
Situated amongst the rolling hills of southeastern Washington known as the Palouse, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU (JSMA) is integrated into the cultural fabric of Washington State University Pullman, a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
The museum has a nearly 50-year record of outstanding art exhibitions, supporting a wide range of educational programs, and sharing a substantial collection of works of art with students and visitors. In 2018, through the generosity of Jordan D. Schnitzer and many other donors, the museum inaugurated a majestic purpose-built facility at the heart of the WSU Pullman campus. Designed by architect Jim Olson, the ‘crimson cube’ is now known as the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University.
The continuing purpose of the JSMA is to bring the visual arts to students, faculty, and staff of WSU; to the local community, eastern Washington, and the nation. As a major art museum between Seattle and Missoula, the museum is a vital point of art access across the Pacific Northwest. Our core audience is WSU students—and for many of them, the JSMA is the first art museum they have ever visited.
The JSMA at WSU offers free programs and exhibitions with support from our generous donors and friends.
Learn more about the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation and our building:
Mission
The museum inspires, engages, and educates diverse audiences through the power of art.
Vision
We aspire to be a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that positions art as an integral part of society to expand dialogue, cultural understanding, and social change.
Affiliations
WSU / We are an independent department of Washington State University, under the auspices of the Office of the Chancellor.
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU holds memberships in the institutions below.
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG)
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
