Established in 2025 to commemorate The University of Baltimore's Centennial, The Samuel G. Rose Sculpture Collection celebrates the many ways in which art can enhance and enrich our daily lives. As UBalt moves into its next century, each piece gifted from the renowned collection of Samuel G. Rose, LL.B. '62, will serve as a beacon for the vibrant, modern campus the University has envisioned for its midtown community.
Through the generosity of Samuel G. Rose, LL.B. '62, a retired commercial real estate developer and a long-time friend and supporter of his alma mater, The University of Baltimore is proud to announce the placement of sculptures from Rose's esteemed personal art collection at various locations on the UBalt campus. The works, created by renowned artists including Beniamino Bufano, Anthony Caro, Frank Gehry, Jorge Jiménez Deredia, Colin Selig and others, are part of an eclectic collection amassed over a lifetime by Rose.
The collection will reside permanently on the University campus, and serves as an important part of UBalt's impressive holdings of creative works, which include paintings, lithographs, sculptures, and other pieces of historical significance. It has enhanced life at the University since its installation during the Centennial, continuing to enliven spaces at the midtown campus and encouraging anyone who appreciates fine art to get to know more about UBalt. The final pieces of the collection will be installed Summer 2026; a guide map will be available Fall 2026.
Use the links below to take a “virtual tour” of the current collection.
Samuel G. Rose, LL.B. ’62 obtained his law degree while attending night classes at The University of Baltimore School of Law. In 2022, he established a $5 million fund dedicated to undergraduate scholarships at UBalt. This generous fund, which set a single-donor record for cash contributions to the University, represents Rose's commitment to future generations of hard-working undergraduate students at his alma mater. Among his previous support is the expansion of an emergency fund for students who were determined to continue their studies during the recent pandemic.
Rose, who lives part-time in both Maryland and Florida, had a highly successful career in commercial real estate, largely in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and worked for corporations including the Rouse Co. and the American Trading & Production Corp. He currently serves as a member of The University of Baltimore's President's Council and previously served as vice chair of the board of directors for the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He has long credited his UBalt law degree as instrumental in his professional success.
Read Full StoryEvery piece has a story behind it—that’s my favorite part of having art.