Founded and incorporated in 1996, the Strake Jesuit Art Museum presents over 2000 years of art from around the world for our students and community to experience and enjoy. Founded and incorporated in 1996, the Strake Jesuit Art Museum provides a unique opportunity for students, families, alumni and the public to see landmark artworks in an educational setting. Instead of viewing art within the co
nfines of a pristine, white-walled enclosure, works by artists such as Rufino Tamayo, John Alexander, Jesús Moroles, Luis Jimenez and Pablo Picasso become part of the fabric of student life. One can see sculpture by Fritz Scholder, Edward Hendricks, James Surls from several vantage points on campus. Critical thinking is also inspired in the classrooms and public spaces of the school where works of Egyptian antiquity and Mayan culture stand side-by-side with renowned painters of the modern world. More than 500 works of art command attention on campus for quiet contemplation or for continued research in English, history or art history classes. The breadth and quality of artworks in our midst is truly a remarkable gift. These works come to us from numerous friends, including the late Frank Ribelin, alumni, and parents of students. They stand as a reminder of the multilayered opportunities offered to the students at Strake Jesuit. What better way to form a well-rounded education in which students are inspired to become men for others when they see the sciences and the arts valued as significant components of a complete education. Strake Jesuit Art Museum is governed by a board of trustees. For a list of the current members of the Board, click here. Questions regarding the collection may be directed to Leslie Rahuba, Director of Museum Collections, at (713) 490-8117 Mondays through Wednesdays or [email protected].
