Christy Aggens, “Tom Lake,” 2023, oil on canvas, 55” x 63”. Kim Tomlinson, “It’s Magic! And a Little Loss to Even Things Out!,” 2023, trace monotype, screenprint and foil, 22” x 25”.

05 Mar 2024    

MFA Thesis Exhibitions open March 18

Lincoln, Neb.—Six 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 this spring beginning March 18.

The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in four different exhibitions. All events are free and open to the public.

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First Nations Choral Festival: An Evening of Music by Indigenous Composers is March 5 at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

01 Mar 2024    

Korff School presents First Nations Choral Festival

Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents First Nations Choral Festival: An Evening of Music by Indigenous Composers on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. 

The event is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live streamed. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.

This Native American choral festival celebrates the rich heritage of Indigenous composers and artists. 

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Eighty students from more than 40 Nebraska high schools were selected as Nebraska Young Artist Award recipients for 2024.

28 Feb 2024    

2024 Nebraska Young Artist Award recipients announced

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the 80 winners of the 27thannual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and emerging media arts. 

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Three tile pillars at the entrance to Bryan West. Eddie Dominguez’s 12’ x 22’ mosaic mural at Bryan East.

28 Feb 2024    By Kathe C. Andersen

Dominguez creates public art at Bryan to commemorate Covid-19 pandemic experience

Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor of Art Eddie Dominguez recently completed a two-segment public art project created for Bryan Health Systems to commemorate the community’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A 12-foot by 22-foot mosaic mural located at Bryan East includes a cluster of clouds with words submitted by hospital staff, who were asked to reflect on their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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“The Flick” cast includes (left to right) Sofia Drelicharz, Mekhi Mitchell, Jackson Wells and Luke Stursma. Photo by Brian Garbrecht.

28 Feb 2024    

Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents ‘The Flick’

Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents “The Flick” by Annie Baker Feb. 29-March 9 in the Studio Theatre. For showtimes and tickets, visit https://nebraskarep.org

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Joey Willette

28 Feb 2024    

Willette earns Vulnerability in the Concert Space Composition Fellowship

Lincoln, Neb.--Joey Willette, who is pursuing a doctorate of musical arts in composition in the Glenn Korff School of Music, has received a Come As You Are (CAYA): Vulnerability in the Concert Space Composition Fellowship.

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The recipients of the annual Alumni Board Awards include (left to right) Adrian Armstrong, Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia, Katie Williams, and Patrick Grim and Terri Watkins. Courtesy photos.

28 Feb 2024    

Alumni Board awards announced

Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board has selected the recipients of its annual alumni awards. The awards will be presented on Friday, April 26 at the college’s annual Honors Day celebration. The dinner is by invitation only.

This year’s awardees include:

• Alumni Achievement Award in Art:
Adrian Armstrong, B.F.A. 2014

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Andy Belser and Hank Stratton with students and faculty at the American Center in New Delhi.

28 Feb 2024    By Kathe C. Andersen

Nebraska builds partnerships in India, Nepal for Global Arts Academy

Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts began developing partnerships and recruiting for the new Global Arts Academy with a visit to Nepal and India in February.

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Francisco Souto, "(Al)lure of the North." Francisco Souto. Photo by Laura Cobb.

28 Feb 2024    By Kathe C. Andersen

Souto invited to participate in Venice Biennale

Lincoln, Neb.--Francisco Souto, Cather Professor of Art and Director of the School of Art, Art History & Design, has been invited to participate in an exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennial.

The Venice Biennial is an international cultural exhibition hosted in Venice, Italy, by the Biennale Foundation and includes art and architecture exhibitions, as well as music, dance and film festivals.

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Candice Methe, Beaked Pouring Unit, 2020. Candice Methe

21 Feb 2024    

Ceramist Candice Methe is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist

Lincoln, Neb.—Candice Methe, a full-time studio artist and educator living and working in western North Carolina, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lecture on Wednesday, March 6 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. 

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