The Beaumont Newhall Study Room offers intimate access to artworks from the UNM Art Museum’s collection. Students, researchers, and community members are invited to utilize this resource to visually explore original works of art with museum staff.

Policies and procedures to plan your next visit are listed below.

For my classes, a visit to the Beaumont Newhall Study Room is a highlight of the semester. It gives students an opportunity to see firsthand photographs and works of art that appear regularly in their textbooks. In the Study Room, students have a chance not only to learn about visual images but also to learn from them. I have had students take selfies in front of works of art as if they are meeting a celebrity, and I know that, after every visit to the Study Room, my students have had an experience that will rank among the more memorable in their college careers.”

-Kevin Mulhearn, Art History Assistant Professor, May 2020

 

The primary function of any study room in a university art museum is to act as a classroom for teaching with authentic works of art and to engage students and faculty in the museum process, a practice that has been fundamental to UNMAM since its inception. Each year students enrolled in a wide variety of courses are taught in the Beaumont Newhall Study Room using works from the collection. In many cases, these class visits present students with their first close exposure to works of art.  

-Arif Khan, Director of the UNM Art Museum

In the Spring of 2025 the UNMAM Student Advisory Council developed a How-To Guide to aid users through the process of reserving an appointment in the Beaumont Newhall Study Room and requesting objects from the UNMAM collection. Follow the guide below or read more about the project.

Why should I use the study room?

Would you like to see an object from the UNMAM collection that’s not on view in the galleries?  Inside the Beaumont Newhall Study Room, guests are invited to make appointments for up-close viewings of works in our collection. You might be looking for artistic inspiration, conducting research, or seeking objects to pair with class curriculum. The Study Room is also a valuable resource if you’re simply seeking to enjoy and explore artworks or are curious about the range of artworks we have to offer. During your visit, museum staff will help you select artworks and can provide you with context and helpful information. This free community resource welcomes individuals and groups from introductory to expert levels. 

What will I see? 

The UNM Art Museum has a vast collection of artworks, ranging from the late 15th century to present day. Based on your request and specific interests, UNMAM staff will generate a list of artworks for you to view in the study room. This is known as a pull list. A pull list includes the artist’s name, year, medium and size corresponding to each artwork. This list is to help guide your experience during your visit and you get to keep the list as a record of what you saw! Below is an example pull list created by the UNMAM SAC in the Spring of 2025.

About SAC’s Pull List 

You can view the UNMAM SAC’s pull list by clicking on the images below. For the pull list SAC selected the topic of “Lines” as a foundational and entry-level theme that could be connected to multiple disciplines. Student Advisory Council members approached this project with unique perspectives on the topic, exploring the various ways lines can be interpreted through mark-making, in composition, and in concept. The selections in this list reflect a variety of mediums and exemplify the function of line while displaying the strengths of the museum’s collection. We hope this list will give you inspiration for your next visit to the Beaumont Newhall Study Room! 

Ready to make an appointment?

To help you get started, SAC designed a simple email template that you’re welcome to copy and paste when reserving your next appointment. 

The Beaumont Newhall Study Room is open by appointment only. Please email Angel Jiang (ajiang1@unm.edu), Curator of Collections & Study Room Initiatives, to schedule a visit. Appointment requests should be submitted with at least two weeks advance notice. We may not be able to accommodate requests with less notice.

The Study Room is located off the Clinton Adams Gallery, accessible via the elevator in the UNM Art Museum lobby. All visitors must enter through the museum’s front entrance to check backpacks, studio aprons, food/drink, and other items at the front desk before proceeding. Visitors will be asked to sign in and to read the guidelines for using the facility.

Arrival:

The Study Room is located off the Clinton Adams Gallery, accessible via the elevator in the UNM Art Museum lobby. All visitors must enter through the museum’s front entrance to check backpacks, studio aprons, food/drink, and other items at the front desk before proceeding.

We can accommodate individuals and groups of up to 20 visitors at a time inside the Study Room. If your group is larger than 20, we will spilt the group into sections during your visit.

Policies:

• No pens, water bottles, gum, or food are permitted in the Study Room.
• Please use only graphite pencils to take notes. Pencils are provided.
• Please be mindful of your surroundings and keep a safe distance from the artwork.
• Oversized, loose, and/or dangly clothing and accessories (e.g., scarves, lanyards, long necklaces, ties, long rings…) should be removed or secured when viewing artworks.
• Only the curatorial staff is permitted to handle collection materials.

Requests: 

Objects must be selected in advance in consultation with the curatorial staff. Please note that certain fragile, oversized, or loose works may not be requestable.