Capstone Exhibition opens Dec. 13

Kassidy Linabery, “A Warning to Rich Oppressors,” etching, aquatint, chine collé, and digital print, 24” x 18”, 2021.
Kassidy Linabery, “A Warning to Rich Oppressors,” etching, aquatint, chine collé, and digital print, 24” x 18”, 2021.

Capstone Exhibition opens Dec. 13

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Gretchen Payne from her self-portrait series, “The Fiction You Tell Yourself,” 11” x 14”.
Gretchen Payne from her self-portrait series, “The Fiction You Tell Yourself,” 11” x 14”.

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 Fall 2021 Capstone Exhibition, which will have both online and in-person components.

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. 

The studio art exhibition will be on display in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery from Dec. 13-17. A closing reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 17 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery with awards being announced during the reception.

Gallery hours for the exhibition are Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.

The graphic design exhibition will be held Dec. 15-17 in the Nebraska Union’s Centennial Room. Open hours will be Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. It will also be open during the closing reception on Dec. 17 from 5-7 p.m.

A digital presentation of Capstone projects will also be available beginning Dec. 13 at http://unlcapstone.com. Viewers will find a page for each student that contains information on their personal research as well as links to further information like websites, CVs, social media handles, and more. 

The following students are participating in this year’s Capstone exhibition:

Studio Art:  Nina Cayou, Jiang Chen, Erin Colson, Sam Eskridge, Maria Guiza Beltran, Kassidy Linabery, Katy Michels, Gretchen Payne, Bird Rippe, Emily Salisbury and Miley Thompson.

Graphic Design: Samantha Bendix, Samantha Bendix, Cassandra Burkhalter, Breanna Epp, Anna Fiala, Cole Hankins, Anne Kujawa, Chris Kujawa , Brenda Lee, Keshta Manakdan, Christian Marcial, Brian Merk, Preston Parry, Bryce Reichardt, Alice Richter, Meredith Ristine, Annie Rudolph, Karrar Salloom, Jennie Wang, Britt White and Andy Zulkoski.

“Each year our graduating students spend their final semester preparing work for this exhibition,” said Professor of Art Aaron Holz, who coordinated the studio art Capstone. “It is a thrill to see how they meld the cumulative experience of our program and their individual voice and sensibility for their thesis capstone.”

Until further notice, all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are required to comply with current CDC safety guidelines (social distancing and facial coverings) in response to COVID-19. Details, exclusions and updates can be found at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln website at https://covid19.unl.edu.  

The Eisentrager-Howard Gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall at Stadium Drive and T streets. Additionally, all campus visitors must enter Richards Hall via the north doors if unaccompanied by student, faculty or staff. If greeted by an attendant at the stairs, please call (402) 472-5522 for further assistance. 

The Nebraska Union is located at 14th and R streets. The Centennial Room is located on the 2nd floor.

Follow the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery on social media via Instagram @eisentragerhoward to stay apprised of any updates for the Capstone exhibition.