Nebraska student and script supervisor Charlie Major listens to comments by producer Jamie Vesay. At left is Richard Endacott and in the middle right is Grace Birkland, Nebraska student and second assistant cameraperson. Photo by Craig Chandler.

29 Sep 2023    By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing

Huskers work behind the camera alongside professionals on film set

Lincoln, Neb.--Bright lights entered small town Nebraska for a project led by a team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

About a dozen Husker students served on the crew for a short film written and directed by Richard Endacott, professor of cinema and screenwriting. Endacott said giving students hands-on experience working alongside professionals gave them insight into all aspects of production.

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An Art TEAMS participant teacher’s students co-create a “Learning Wall” — a method of “making thinking visible” and collaborative learning. Photo by Chuck Green, CYFS.

29 Sep 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Collaboration promotes teaching innovation through art, emerging media

Lincoln, Neb.--As technology continues to rapidly evolve, a group of Nebraska researchers is collaborating with the state’s K-12 educators, artists and administrators to imagine the future of media.

The Teaching with Arts and Emerging Media (Art TEAMS) project is under way in classrooms throughout Nebraska. The five-year pilot project is designed to promote teaching innovation through arts and emerging media in Nebraska public schools.

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Alijah Mallula, an English and emerging media arts student from Malcolm, Nebraska, interned with Maxis Studios this summer. Courtesy photo.

29 Sep 2023    By Matthew Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing

With Electronic Arts internship, Mallula built worlds through sound

Lincoln, Neb.--For aspiring audio artists like senior Alijah Mallula, few opportunities could be more exciting than an audio artist internship with Electronic Arts in Redwood City, California, an opportunity she beat out over 600 applicants to secure.

“I was shocked, for sure.” she said of learning that she scored the internship. “And to be honest, I still can’t believe it. It feels like a dream.”

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L-R: Joseph Holmes, Lisa Gray, Megan Elliott, Andy Belser, Hank Stratton and Felix Olschofka attended ABBA Voyage during their visit to London earlier this month to explore the future of design in live performance. Courtesy photo.

29 Sep 2023    

UNL Arts leaders advance strategic initiatives in London

Lincoln, Neb.--Four members of the administrative team in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts were in London Sept. 10-15 to explore the future of design in live performance and to engage further with The Open String project.

Dean Andy Belser, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Director Hank Stratton, Johnny Carson Endowed Director in Emerging Media Arts Megan Elliott and Glenn Korff School of Music Director Felix Olschofka, along with Art Fabrication Space Manager Joseph Holmes, made the trip.

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UNL Opera presents Tyler Goodrich White’s “O Pioneers!” in Scottsbluff, McCook and Red Cloud. Photo: © Tracy Sanford Tucker for the National Willa Cather Center.

29 Sep 2023    

‘O Pioneers!’ opera to tour Nebraska

Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents “O Pioneers!,” which will be performed in Scottsbluff, McCook and Red Cloud, Nebraska, in October as part of the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ Arts Across Nebraska program.

Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied Center artists with Nebraskans everywhere through annual tours to communities across the state. Each tour stop includes public performances, student matinees and educational outreach.

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The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents "Sense and Sensibility" by Kate Hamill Sept. 28-Oct. 7 in Howell Theatre.

29 Sep 2023    

Nebraska Rep opens season with ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre opens its 2023-2024 season with “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamill. This is a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic novel.

Performances are Sept. 28-Oct. 7 in Howell Theatre. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://nebraskarep.org. The production is directed by Assistant Professor of Practice Rafael Untalan.

“Sense and Sensibility” tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they come of age.

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Francisco Souto, “Diaspora IV.” Francisco Souto. Photo by Laura Cobb.

29 Sep 2023    

Souto’s ‘On beauty and displacement’ opens Oct. 13

Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Director and Cather Professor of Art Francisco Souto’s newest exhibition, “On beauty and displacement” opens Oct. 13 at Kiechel Fine Art.

The exhibition runs Oct. 13 through Dec. 1 at the gallery, which is located at 1208 O St. in Lincoln. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Souto will deliver an artist talk at 6:45 p.m.

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Raymond Meeks A photo from Raymond Meeks’ book Halfstory Halflife.

20 Sep 2023    

Next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist is photographer Meeks

Lincoln, Neb.—Photographer Raymond Meeks will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 4 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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Marcus Egli, “Plate 6,” 2011.

15 Sep 2023    

‘Material Joy’ opens Oct. 2 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery

Lincoln, Neb.--“Material Joy,” featuring works from the collection of Lincoln collectors Sue and Tom Tallman, opens Oct. 2 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.

The exhibition runs Oct. 2-Nov. 10. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. A closing reception will be held Friday, Nov. 10 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. Both receptions are free and open to the public.

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The UNL Wind Ensemble will be outdoors for a concert on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Sheldon’s sculpture garden.

15 Sep 2023    

UNL Wind Ensemble presents outdoor concert Sept. 28

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble presents an evening of outdoor fun with an outdoor concert titled “Lawn Games” on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Sheldon Museum of Art’s sculpture garden at 12th and R streets. The concert is free and open to the public.

Bring a lawn chair and a playful outlook to interact with the musicians in a variety of musical games. Get a peek behind-the-scenes and learn how the band develops interpretations.

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