The Campus Art Collection is Yale University’s accessioned collection of art and artifacts, separate from the University’s museums’ and libraries’ collections. Works in the Campus Art Collection include, but are not limited to, paintings, indoor and outdoor sculpture, furniture, prints, photographs, drawings, watercolors, murals, and ephemera.
Questions? Email us at CampusArtCollection@yale.edu
Campus Art and the Yale Community
Yale staff, faculty, students, and community members are asked to contact the CAC Registrar in the following circumstances:
- In advance of any planned construction or renovation projects in a campus location.
- In the event of an environmental emergency, such as a water leak in or near a space where paintings, sculptures or other artworks are located.
- Prior to the installation, deinstallation, or movement of paintings, sculptures or other artworks.
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Prior to the acquisition of a new painting, sculpture, or other artwork; for example, when commissioning a portrait.
The CAC in LUX: Yale Collections Discovery
We are thrilled to announce that a small selection of the Campus Art Collection is now available through LUX: Yale Collections Discovery, joining cultural heritage collections across Yale’s museums, archives, and libraries in new ways and all in one place.
Keep checking this space as we continue to make additional CAC artworks available online!
The Campus Art Collection In the Media
History Lessons: Recovering the stories of Yale’s scattered treasures
A Morse dining hall mystery
We’re asking Morse alumni, fellows, and friends to reach into their memory banks to help us solve one of the many mysteries of Yale’s campus art collection.
Singular Forms
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the warm summer sunshine and explore five remarkable, large-scale sculptures situated throughout the campus.
Take a Second Look: A treasure trove of portraits honoring members of the Yale community, ranging in style and color pallet, can be found throughout campus.
Take a Detour
Yale has approximately 30 public art installations throughout campus in courtyards, plazas, and green spaces. Take the long way to your next meeting on campus and check out this selection of five oversized sculptures.
