Choose a Future in the Arts

School of Art, Art History & Design

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Grow as
an Artist

The best thing about the Hixson-Lied College is the community. Everyone has such a brilliant mind and the many talents that are displayed throughout the college amaze me every single day.”

Jane Wanek | Graphic Design

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In the School of Art, Art History & Design, our state-of-the-art facilities and arts-rich campus offer the perfect canvas for your artistic journey, while the school’s interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration and innovation inside and outside the classroom.

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Ceramics programs

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Academics

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Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees in Studio Art, Art History and Graphic Design, the School of Art, Art History & Design emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and close collaboration with faculty and peers alike. At a renowned Big Ten institution surrounded by a thriving arts community, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge, resources and connections to start an impactful career in the arts.

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Beyond the
Classroom

Expand your artistic journey outside the classroom through student-curated galleries, engaging with numerous arts organizations around campus, attending visiting artist talks and discovering Lincoln’s diverse, dynamic arts community that attracts creatives from around the world.

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Studios & Spaces

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Students thrive amidst surroundings that inspire, including renowned institutions like the Sheldon Museum of Art and the Great Plains Art Collection.

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student work

Rachel Dempsey
Third Year (Graphic Design)

UGH! My Tummy Hurts Again (interior spread)

Dawson Adams
Third Year (Studio Art)

head 18 & head 19, acrylic on concrete, 14"x9.5"x13"(x2), 2024

Lim Pouch
Fourth Year (Studio Art)

Holz Reach, Oil on linen, 11x14 , 2024

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Art &
Community

Students will immerse themselves in a vibrant arts community in the heart of the city of Lincoln, where creativity and opportunities abound that will shape your education and future career as an artist.

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