26 Mar 2021
MFA Thesis Exhibitions continue at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.--The MFA Thesis Exhibitions continue in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall through April 16. Six graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design are presenting their work in the final three rounds.
The simultaneous solo shows are on display in three remaining rounds, with a new pairing of artists each week between March 29-April 16.
26 Mar 2021
Nebraska curator, artist, designer Damon is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecturer
Lincoln, Neb.—Joel Damon, a curator, artist and designer from Nebraska, will present the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. His lecture is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the lecture at https://unl.zoom.us/j/93925142986.
19 Mar 2021
2021-2022 Student Ambassadors announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has selected 18 undergraduate students to be Hixson-Lied College Student Ambassadors for 2021-2022.
The Student Ambassador program, under the direction of Director of Recruitment Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., consists of outstanding undergraduate students who promote pride and develop awareness of the Hixson-Lied College and its academic programs.
18 Mar 2021
Ceramic Artist Deborah Schwartzkopf to present Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture March 24
Lincoln, Neb.—Ceramic artist Deborah Schwartzkopf will present the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Her lecture is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the lecture at https://unl.zoom.us/j/99934128248.
15 Mar 2021
MFA Thesis Exhibitions open March 22
Lincoln, Neb.—Eight graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present their MFA Thesis Exhibitions in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall beginning March 22.
The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in four rounds, with a new pairing of artists each week between March 22-April 16.
04 Mar 2021
Panel: Serious Play: Radical Publications and Their Histories is March 11
Lincoln, Neb.—An art history panel discussion titled “Serious Play: Radical Publications and Their Histories” will take place virtually on Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The panel is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Lecture Series.
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. Access the panel at https://unl.zoom.us/j/91088525799.
01 Mar 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Leggent awarded 2nd place in 2021 Young Painters Competition
Julia Leggent, a third-year Master of Fine Arts graduate student in the School of Art, Art History & Design, has been awarded 2nd place in the 2021 Young Painters Competition by the Miami University (Ohio) College of Creative Arts and the Department of Art.
“I was extremely excited to even be a part of this show,” Leggent said. “To actually get an award was surreal.”
26 Feb 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Ceramics alumna Willers is president-elect of NCECA
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design alumna Rhonda Willers (M.F.A. 2007) is the president-elect of the board of directors for NCECA (National Council on the Education for the Ceramic Arts).
NCECA is the largest ceramics organization in the world and one of the largest visual arts organizations in the U.S. with around 6,000 members attending the national conference each year.
26 Feb 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Husker alumna Meier honored as Jerome Hill Artist Fellow
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design alumna Catherine Meier (B.F.A. 2005) has been honored as a Jerome Hill Artist Fellow. The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship awards 60 artist fellowships to early career artists in Minnesota and New York City annually.
Meier is one of 10 who received the fellowships in visual arts. Fellows receive $50,000 over two consecutive years to support self-determined activities for creation of new work, artistic development and/or professional artistic career development.
26 Feb 2021
Photographer Tarrah Krajnak to present Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture March 3
Lincoln, Neb.—Photographer Tarrah Krajnak will present the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Her lecture is presented by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the lecture at https://unl.zoom.us/j/92360930703.