The Oval at UM surrounded by trees displaying their fall foliage

University of Montana Foundation

MMAC on the Move

A rendering of the new MMAC building, A&E Design

Donors and supporters of the new Montana Museum of Art and Culture building gathered on May 24 to celebrate the launch of the new facility’s construction. The privately funded building is made possible by the incredible generosity of many donors, including Patt and Terry Payne, who made the initial gift to launch the project and recently expanded their commitment to $12.5 million.

MMAC Donors and Friends

Attendees at the MMAC celebration event in May 2022

(ABOVE) Attendees at a donor-celebration event on May 24 include (left to right) Laurie Baefsky, College of the Arts and Media dean; Rafael Chacón, MMAC director; Clay Christian, Montana commissioner of higher education; Seth Bodnar, former UM president; Terry Payne, donor and founder of PayneWest Insurance Inc.; Tim Payne; Dawn Payne; and Cindy Williams, UM Foundation president and CEO.