16 Nov 2021
University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are Dec. 10-11
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting fall art sales by the UNL Clay Club, UNL Photo Club and UNL Painting Club on Dec. 10-11 in Richards Hall.
11 Nov 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Dion engages with art students in visit
Lincoln, Neb.--Conceptual artist Mark Dion visited the School of Art, Art History & Design Oct. 25-28 as part of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Lecture Series.
Dion’s work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies and public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge and the natural world. He frequently collaborates with museums of natural history, aquariums, zoos and other institutions mandated to produce public knowledge on the topic of nature.
27 Oct 2021
Open Studios event Nov. 5
Lincoln, Neb.--Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) in Art History programs in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will be hosting an Open Studios event on Friday, Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in Woods Art Building and Richards Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
20 Oct 2021
Painter Kahlhamer to present next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series lecture
Lincoln, Neb.—Painter Brad Kahlhamer will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m CST via Zoom.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Access the Zoom lecture at:
https://unl.zoom.us/j/91416909830.
Kahlhamer is an artist who lives and works in New York City. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, and earned his B.F.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Fond Du Lac.
14 Oct 2021
Souto’s ‘Diaspora II’ opens Oct. 22 at Kiechel Fine Art
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Director Francisco Souto’s newest exhibition, “Diaspora II,” opens Friday, Oct. 22 at the Kiechel Fine Art Gallery in Lincoln.
The exhibition runs Oct. 22 through Dec. 3 at the gallery, located at 1208 O St. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m.
13 Oct 2021
Conceptual artist Dion to present next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series lecture
Lincoln, Neb.—Conceptual artist Mark Dion will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. His lecture is free and open to the public.
27 Sep 2021
Biennial Faculty and Staff Exhibition opens Oct. 1
Lincoln, Neb.--The Biennial Faculty and Staff Exhibition will be on display Oct. 1-Nov. 5 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.
The exhibition features the work of faculty and staff in the School of Art, Art History & Design. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. A closing reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, also from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.
27 Sep 2021
Painter Valdivieso to present next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series lecture
Lincoln, Neb.—Painter Odalis Valdivieso will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. Her lecture is free and open to the public.
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Valdivieso lives and works in Miami. She received a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Royal College of Art in London.
16 Sep 2021 By Julie Kundhi, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
O’Connor returns to faculty after 10 years of success as dean
Lincoln, Neb.--Charles “Chuck” O’Connor has announced that he will step down Jan. 3, 2022 after serving for nearly a decade as dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. He plans to return to his full-time faculty role in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.
09 Sep 2021
Smith, Fleming receive Layman awards
Lincoln, Neb--Two professors in the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts each received Layman Awards from the UNL Office of Research & Economic Development for their research projects.
Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Arts Ash E. Smith and Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Arts Jesse Fleming each received $10,000 Layman Awards. Layman Awards provide funding for projects that will enhance the grantee’s ability to obtain external funding to support prominent scholarly work.