University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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In three connecting rooms on the second floor of the Merrick Building, an art gallery opened on February 22, 1950. TWO years later, Joe and Emily Lowe provided the funds to construct a separate building, named in their honor. Many additions have been built since, including 51 Chi dI'GiYS Pavilion, the Kress Wing, which houses a permanent exhibit of Renaissance paintings, and the Barton Wing. The Beaux Arts Festival, held annually in January, is one Of the principal fundraisers for the Lowe. One Of South Floridais Oldest festivals, it brings local and national artists to exhibit their work by the Lowe and near Lake Osceola. OPENING 1 1

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In 1932, UM filed for bankruptcy. At an auction 2 years later, President Ashe formed a corporation and bought back the University property for $15,758.84. A boost to UNIS fihahCia troubles came in the 19408 When hundreds of War d War II 501- diers were being trained on campus and housed in the art buildings. The pit next to these buildings is hidden behind trees and bushes. Lisa Walkowitz Candace Ritocco IO OPENING

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tn r? ll'fo. --- .M... .3 The L. Austin Weeks Center for Recording and Performance, which was finished in 1994, was designed by the Mathes Group Of New Orleans and houses a state-ef-the-art recording studio, including a $200,000 Sehy state console donated by the com- pany. It was funded by a $1 .65 million gift from trustee Marta 8. Weeks and her husband, L. Austin Weeks, an amateur pianist and composer, as well as the former director Of Weeks Petroleum Limited. Victor E. Clarke donated $500,000 for the construction Of the 150-seat recital hall inside the Center named in his honor. Built next to the School Of Musics Velpe Building, the Center faces Lake Osceola and the Cobb Fountain. 12 OPENING y