15 May 2019
Annual Nebraska alumni artists exhibition on display this summer
Lincoln, Neb.--Alumni from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will show their work this summer in the exhibition “Nebraska Alumni Artists 1989-1992” in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.
The exhibition opens May 20 and continues through Aug. 2 in the gallery, which is located on the first floor of Richards Hall. Visitors can call or stop by the art office in room 120 of Richards Hall, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., for access to the exhibition.
15 May 2019
Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff awards presented
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff Awards were presented at the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Honors Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2019. These awards are made possible by the Hixson-Lied Endowment.
The following awards were presented:
22 Apr 2019
Undergraduate photo senior wins national Society for Photographic Education student award
Lincoln, Neb.—Megan Rhoades, a senior studio art major from Omaha, Nebraska, who will graduate in May with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, was among six students nationally who received Society for Photographic Education (SPE) Student Awards for Innovations in Imaging.
“It was really surprising,” Rhoades said. “It was just something Dana [Fritz] had convinced me to apply for. I thought, why not? I have nothing to lose. It was really validating to have my work recognized in that way.”
18 Apr 2019
Capstone Exhibition opens April 29 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.—The “Capstone Exhibition” will be on display April 29-May 3 in both the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery and the MEDICI Gallery in Richards Hall.
This exhibition features the work of 32 undergraduate candidates for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in graphic design and studio art from the School of Art, Art History & Design.
A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery with awards announced at 6 p.m.
18 Apr 2019
Two artists present final spring Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Series lectures
Lincoln, Neb.— Printmaker Miguel A. Aragón and painter Alexander Ross will present the final spring Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lectures on April 24-25.
Aragón will present his lecture on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 14. Ross will present his lecture on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. Both lectures are free and open to the public.
17 Apr 2019
Clay Club Spring Sale is April 26-27
Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting the Clay Club’s Spring Sale on April 26-27 in Richards Hall.
Hours for the sale are Friday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 118. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at the sale.
In addition, on Friday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a special collector’s tour of all the work in the Clay Club’s sale.
15 Apr 2019
College Alumni Board Awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board has selected the recipients of this year’s Alumni Board Awards. The awards will be presented at the College’s Honors Day Dinner on Saturday, April 27. The dinner is by invitation only.
For a full list of Honors Day awards recipients, click HERE.
The Alumni Achievement Awards honor alumni from each academic area of the college who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence.
11 Apr 2019
Mayor’s Arts Awards May 9
Lincoln, Neb.--Associate Professor of Art Santiago Cal, Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts Tice Miller, and the “Celebration of Philip Glass” event at the Lied Center for Performing Arts last April are among the winners of the 2019 Mayor’s Arts Awards.
08 Apr 2019
MFA Thesis Exhibitions on display through April 19
Lincoln, Neb.--Six graduating Master of Fine Arts students from 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 in April. The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in three rounds with a new pairing each week, April 1-19.
28 Mar 2019
Art historian Pardo presents next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar Lecture
Lincoln, Neb.—Art Historian Mary Pardo will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar Lecture on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.
The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students.