We operate through collaborative projects and events such as lectures, exhibitions, public programs and publications. Contact us if you are interested in organizing an event with the museum.
We operate through collaborative projects and events such as lectures, exhibitions, public programs and publications. Contact us if you are interested in organizing an event with the museum.
Objects that Believe, 2027 (upcoming)
A teaching residency funded by the Allen Museum in 2026-2027. The project involves sculpture students with both the Allen Museum and Museu da Umbanda. By studying a selection of pieces from the Allen Museum, students create a series of "sacred" works. The resulting work is presented as part of a joint exhibition at the Allen and Umbanda Museums.
XXXI Semana de História da Univille, 2026
On June of 2026 in Joinville, Brazil, Zé Kielwagen presented an article on Umbanda and Brazilian Modernism as part of the 31st Semana the História at the University of Joinville.
Opening reception, May 1 2026
On Friday, May 1 2026, Zé Kielwagen inaugurated the museum with an exhibition reception and open lecture. The event was attended by 20 people that included students and faculty at Oberlin College and staff from the Allen Museum of Art.
Univille, Projeto Para Desimaginar Estruturas, 2026
On... the Umbanda Museum collaborated with faculty and students from the University of Joinville (UNIVILLE).
Opening reception, May 1 2026
On Friday, May 1 2026, Zé Kielwagen inaugurated the museum with an exhibition reception and open lecture. The event was attended by 20 people that included students and faculty at Oberlin College and staff from the Allen Museum of Art.