A collage of images from "Can You See How I See," which aims to spread awareness of the medical condition called Palinopsia. Courtesy photo. Emerging Media Arts senior Trystan Nord is the technical artist for "Can You See How I See," an experiential multimedia experience that looks to build awareness of a medical condition called Palinopsia. Courtesy photo.

25 May 2023    

EMA senior traveling to London for ‘Can You See How I See’

Lincoln, Neb.--Trystan Nord, a senior emerging media arts student from Gretna, Nebraska, is traveling to London in June for the opening of “Can You See How I See,” a graduate thesis project for Central St. Martens student Yoni Chepisheva. Nord has served as technical artist for the project.

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Nathan Petsche

18 May 2023    

Music senior wins Student Research Days award

Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music senior Nathan Petsche received an award from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Office of Research and Economic Development and Office of Undergraduate Research in conjunction with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Research Days in March.

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Clockwise from upper left:  Cameron Cerny, Sydney Peters, Sophia Stueven and Izzy Pineda.

15 May 2023    

First four-year EMA students graduate

Lincoln, Neb.--Among the 123 May graduates from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts were 18 students receiving their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Emerging Media Arts.

These graduates are the first to complete four years in the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

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Trevor Frost

08 May 2023    

Korff School graduate student to capture Alaskan wilderness through music

Lincoln, Neb.--Trevor Frost, a second-year DMA student in wind band conducting with a related area in composition, has been accepted into the “Composing in the Wilderness” program in Alaska this June, where he will experience the inspiring backcountry of Lake Clark National Park and then compose a new band work to be performed around the country.

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The Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff Award recipients include Christy Aggens, Jamie Bullins, Dana Fritz, Marques L.A. Garrett, Danni Gilbert, Leslie Harms, Anna Henson, Jen Landis, Sean Strough, David von Kampen and Sandra Williams.

05 May 2023    

Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff awards announced

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announced the 2023 recipients of the Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff awards.

This ongoing awards program for faculty and staff recognizes outstanding performance and accomplishments in the areas of teaching; research and creative activity; faculty servce, outreach and engagement; outstanding lecturer; and staff service.

The following faculty and staff awards were presented at the college’s Honors Day celebration on May 5.

• College Distinguished Teaching Award:

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Brannon Evans

02 May 2023    

Evans receives national Charlene Gordon Arts Impact Award

Lincoln, Neb.--Brannon Evans, a senior theatre performance major in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, is one of two recipients nationally of the Charlene Gordon Arts Impact Award.

The recipients of this award are selected from the ASPIRE Arts Leadership program with the sponsorship of the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival National Committee and the College of Fellows of the American Theatre.

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Nicholas Barber, “Inter-dimensional being walking above flooded city.” Allison Achtenhagen’s “Ice Cream Bowls,” ceramic, 2023.

01 May 2023    

Capstone Exhibition opens May 15

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present the work of graduating undergraduate students in the upcoming Spring 2023 Capstone Exhibition.

This biannual experience is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters and presents the work of each semester’s graduating Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) seniors in studio art and graphic design as a culmination of their coursework and exploration.

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Luke Keilig, a 25-year-old Army veteran and junior art major, displays a piece he created, "Self Sacrifice." Courtesy photo. A pillar created by Keilig and his peers stands in front of Bryan Medical Center West. Courtesy photo.

28 Apr 2023    By Ariana Joy Cobler, Military and Veteran Success Center

Art program helps veteran discover his passion after military service

Lincoln, Neb.--The definitive “clink” of ceramics fills a Richards Hall art studio as a group of students carefully sort handfuls of mosaic tiles, focused on keeping them from falling and shattering on the floor.

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The Clay Club’s spring sale is May 12-13 in Richards Hall Rm. 118. A photo and print sale will also be held in Rm. 112.

28 Apr 2023    

University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are May 12-13

Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting spring art sales in ceramics, photography and printmaking on May 12-13 in Richards Hall. 

Hours for both sales are Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the sales is free and open to the public. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at both sales.

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Paul Barnes with previous Lied Center Piano Academy participants after the final concert.

27 Apr 2023    

Enrollment open for Lied Center Piano Academy

Lincoln, Neb.--The Lied Center for Performing Arts will host the fifth annual Lied Center Piano Academy July 17-21, led by Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes, who serves as artistic director.

The academy is designed for students entering grades 9 through their first year of college and is tailored to serious intermediate and advanced students interested in gaining professional-level instruction and guidance to raise their performance level and understanding of piano music. 

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