27 Aug 2015
Nebraska National Exhibition opens Sept. 4 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Art and Art History announces the fourth annual Nebraska National Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will feature the work of the best undergraduate student artists from across the country.The exhibition opens Sept. 4 and continues through Sept. 25 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall. There will be a First Friday opening reception on Sept. 4 from 5-7 p.m. with the awards announced at 6 p.m.
21 Aug 2015
Design+Social Justice Symposium is Sept. 15-16
Lincoln, Neb.--The graphic design program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Department of Art and Art History is hosting a symposium titled “Design + Social Justice” on Sept. 15-16. All events are free and open to the public.
The events and exhibitions of the symposium will highlight the visual communications, stories and portraits of revolutionary social movements and will examine how graphic design is a tool for organizing and inspiring people to act.
15 Jul 2015
Kunc's work featured in 'Art in Print'
Lincoln, Neb.--Cather Professor of Art Karen Kunc's work, "Oscillation Shift" (2015) was selected as the Prix de Print and featured in an essay in the latest issue of Art in Print (Vol. 5, No. 2).The Prix de Print is a bimonthly competition, open to all subscribers of the magazine, in which a single work is selected by an outside juror to be the subject of a brief essay. This month's juror was David Storey.
"Oscillation Shift" is a color reduction woodcut print, printed and published by Kunc at her Constellation Studios in Lincoln.
24 Jun 2015
Alumni Exhibition continues through Aug. 7 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.—Forty-three alumni from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Art and Art History will show their work this summer in the exhibition “UNL Alumni Artists 1970-1973” in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.
The exhibition opens May 18 and continues through Aug. 7 in the gallery, which is located on the first floor of Richards Hall. Visitors can stop by Rm. 120 of Richards Hall Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for access to the gallery.
23 Jun 2015
Art course finds niche at Cedar Point
Lincoln, Neb.--After fueling 40-plus years of scientific exploration, UNL’s Cedar Point Biological Station has started nurturing artistic inspiration.
11 Jun 2015
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts to continue
Lincoln, Neb.--A proposal to create a new Hixson-Lied College of the Arts and Architecture, a consolidation of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was removed from the June agenda of the Board of Regents today, and UNL officials do not expect it to be considered in the near future.As a result, the two colleges will continue to operate in their present configurations.
09 May 2015
Heart and Hands Juried Book Art Exhibition on display at UNL, UNO Libraries
Lincoln, Neb.—The 2015 Heart & Hands: Fifth National Juried Book Art Exhibition for Students is on display from now through May 22 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Love Library North (2nd Floor). The exhibition will then travel to the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Criss Library for a showing May 26-June 28.This national exhibition showcases the best examples of a broad range of books being made by graduate and undergraduate students in accredited academic institutions.
01 May 2015
Department of Art and Art History hosts Summer Art Institute for high school students
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Art and Art History is accepting registrations for its annual Summer Art Institute for high school students to be held June 7-12.
This four-day, five-night, hands-on art experience features UNL faculty and graduate students leading participants in workshops, guiding them through Lincoln’s vibrant art scene and introducing them to working artists in their studios.
24 Apr 2015
Hixson-Lied College announces alumni award winners
To download the Honors Day program, click HERE.
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts will honor alumni, faculty, staff and student achievement at its annual Honors Day Dinner on Saturday, April 25. The dinner is by invitation only.
The awards to be presented include:
23 Apr 2015
Department of Art and Art History hosts Spring Photo, Clay Club Sales May 1-2
Lincoln, Neb.—The Department of Art and Art History will host the annual Spring Photo Club and Clay Club Sales May 1-2 in Richards Hall.
The UNL Clay Club’s Sale and Raffle will be Friday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 118.
The sale will include works of art created by graduate students, undergraduate students, alumni and faculty representing a broad range of aesthetics, techniques and concepts.