No Safe Haven for Art.

Due to the devastating economic crisis, a plethora of universities are toying with the idea of selling their renown art filled galleries.  The calamity that comes with the possible closing of university museums is that these museums stand different than others.  Their collections aim to be instruments of instruction for students and scholars, a hands-on method of teaching.  Also, because the collections are so specialized that they cannot find a home other than the university museums.  In other words, if these museums did not house these collections, the exhibitions would not happen, and the world would be at a loss.  It seems to have become embedded in the minds of many that university galleries are expendable.  The current university debating whether or not to close their gallery is Brandeis University, who's Rose Art Museum has been a staple in collegiate art studies.  The decision is based on the financial crisis that faces the university.  Efforts have been mounting to sell the postwar works that the museum owns, and close the galleries for good, selling works from Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, hopefully relieving the financial weight.  To accompany thousands of people opposing the closing of the Rose Art Museum, follow this link and add your signature to the petition.  To read more regarding the closing of university museums, follow this link, or specifically about the Rose Art Museum, following this link.