Art & culture

The Art & Culture Department offers students and staff the opportunity to experience contemporary art and culture within the university and beyond. The program is developed in close collaboration with various stakeholders from the university community and local cultural organizations. It regularly reaches out to the general public, thereby promoting the campus's openness to the city.

In order to strengthen its commitment to artistic dissemination and outreach, UM has established a roadmap defining the main cultural priorities for the next two years. This roadmap affirms the essential place of art within the institution, encourages the practice and creation of artistic projects, and promotes inclusion and fulfillment through culture. In line with this desire to provide the highest level of cultural experience, since the start of the 2024 academic year, UM has introduced the status of student artist, which allows students to combine their artistic activities with their university studies by benefiting from flexible study arrangements and personalized support.

Among the flagship initiatives of the Art & Culture Department, hosting artists, particularly through residencies, places artistic creation at the heart of the university's cultural life. This is also punctuated by a range of workshops aimed at encouraging artistic practices among the student community and staff. The department also supports individual or collective initiatives led by students, staff, university associations and, of course, by the UFRs, schools, institutes and research units.

To keep up with the latest news and events from the department, feel free to check out the dedicated Instagram account : @artumontpellier.

The activities of the art and culture department are supported by the Occitanie Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs (DRAC).