NSU Art Museum

the mission of nsu art museum is to provide exceptional opportunities to access, learn from and be inspired by the highest level of visual artistic expression throughout time and from around the world, and to engage a wide audience by offering diverse and innovative exhibitions, dynamic education and public programs, and by developing an exceptional collection, and fostering original research and intellectual inquiry.the museum is the hub of the south florida art coast, located midway between miami and palm beach in the heart of downtown fort lauderdale, one of the fastest growing areas in the u.s. its distinctive modernist building, which opened in 1986 was designed by the renowned architect edward larrabee barnes and is a dynamic cultural hub in fort lauderdale's arts and entertainment district. the museum is a short walk to the shops, restaurants and galleries of vibrant las olas boulevard as well as to the picturesque riverwalk waterfront promenade.the museum's international exhibition program, which aims to challenge viewers? perceptions of the world around them, is overseen by its visionary director and chief curator bonnie clearwater, who joined the museum in 2013.