A cultural heart of an Alabama public research institution, The Jule is guided by core values that serve its communities.
Collaborations + Partnerships
Recognizing the synergistic power of relationships to ignite new opportunities, the museum believes in working together with faculty, students, community and others to achieve common goals.
Engagement + Learning
Understanding that experiential encounters can inspire and catalyze connections and creativity, the museum believes in inviting all to actively engage as participants and co-learners on-site, online and beyond.
Inquiry + Experimentation
Grounded in art-historical, multi-disciplinary, object-based research as essential work of a university, the museum believes in innovation, agility and the freedom to try new things, continually exploring, learning, adapting and evaluating.
Stewardship + Growth
Caring for the building, grounds, collections, staff and stakeholders, the museum believes in conserving, developing and enhancing all aspects of its operations, including fiscal and programmatic to ensure a responsible expansive, healthy and flourishing organization.
