A 1986 concept drawing by Kelly Asbury for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” featuring Ariel and her sidekick Flounder in Ariel’s Grotto, where she kept her found treasures from the human world. The artwork will be featured in the exhibition “Building a Narrative: Production Art and Pop Culture” from the collection of Trent Claus. A cel from “The Flintstones” is among 90 animation cels that will be featured as part of the “Building a Narrative: Production Art and Pop Culture” exhibition in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery. The items on display are from the collection of local collector and Husker alumnus Trent Claus.

11 May 2022    By Kathe C. Andersen

Animation, production art from Claus collection featured in ‘Building a Narrative’

Lincoln, Neb.—A summer exhibition in the School of Art, Art History & Design’s Eisentrager-Howard Gallery will feature original artwork from popular films, animated television series, comics and trading cards from a local collector.

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Sarah Brady

11 May 2022    By National and International Fellowships

Brady earns Fulbright award

Lincoln, Neb.--Sarah Brady, a senior music and microbiology major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has earned a Fulbright award to teach English in Poland.

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Zachary Cheek

29 Apr 2022    

Undergraduate research award presented

Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Korff School of Music senior Zachary Cheek 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 April.

Cheek won $250 for his presentation titled “The Impact of Afghan Opium Cultivation on the American Opioid Epidemic.”

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The Clay Club Sale and UNL Photo Club Sale are May 6-7 in Richards Hall Rms. 117 and 112. Support the work of talented School of Art, Art History & Design student artists by purchasing their most recent work. Photo by Eddy Aldana.

29 Apr 2022    

University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are May 6-7

Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting spring art sales by the UNL Clay Club and UNL Photo Club on May 6-7 in Richards Hall.

“Clay Club has a rich history within UNL and the greater Lincoln community, and we’re excited to connect with both new and established customers at our annual spring sale,” said Andy Bissonnette, a graduate ceramics student in the School of Art, Art History & Design and the president of the UNL Clay Club.

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The 2022 Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff Award recipients were announced at the college's Honors Day celebration on April 22.

27 Apr 2022    

Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff Awards announced

Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the 2022 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 service, outreach and engagement; outstanding lecturer; and staff service.

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The Clay Club Sale and UNL Photo Club Sale are May 6-7 in Richards Hall Rms. 117 and 112. Support the work of talented School of Art, Art History & Design student artists by purchasing their most recent work. Photo by Eddy Aldana.

27 Apr 2022    

Student art sales are May 6-7

Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting spring art sales by the UNL Clay Club and UNL Photo Club on May 6-7 in Richards Hall.

“Clay Club has a rich history within UNL and the greater Lincoln community, and we’re excited to connect with both new and established customers at our annual spring sale,” said Andy Bissonnette, a graduate ceramics student in the School of Art, Art History & Design and the president of the UNL Clay Club.

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Students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts will hold Open Studios events on Friday, May 6. See the work of emerging media arts and theatre students.

27 Apr 2022    

Carson Open Studios events May 6

Lincoln, Neb.--Students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts will host an Open Studios event on Friday, May 6. All of the  events are free and open to the public.

The schedule is as follows:

5-7 p.m. Emerging Media Arts Open Studios at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, 13thand Q sts. The event showcases the works and performances by Bachelor of Fine Arts in Emerging Media Arts students.

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25 Apr 2022    

Musical Theatre Cabaret is May 6-7

Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents A Musical Theatre Cabaret I and II on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7.

Musical theatre graduate and undergraduate students will be performing two cabarets each evening at 7:30 and 9 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119. The performances are free and open to the public.

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Tyler Buttefield

20 Apr 2022    

UNL Campus Band performance May 1 will honor Butterfield

Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Campus Band will perform a concert titled “Hear My Voice” on Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

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

The program includes music by Biedenbender, Colonna, Reed, Shapiro, Shostakovich and others. 

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Clockwise from upper left: Alisa Belflower, Gretchen Foley, Peter Lefferts, Glenn NIerman and Colleen McDonald are retiring from the Glenn Korff School of Music this spring.

19 Apr 2022    

5 Retirements from the Glenn Korff School of Music

Lincoln, Neb.--Four faculty members and one staff member with a combined service total of 150 years are retiring this spring from the Glenn Korff School of Music.

The university community is invited to attend the two public celebrations planned for these retiring faculty and staff. 

• Lecturer Alisa Belflower, who is the coordinator of musical theatre studies, is retiring after 22 years of service to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There will be a private dinner to celebrate her retirement.

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