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.
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.
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.
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.
08 Sep 2023
Luther College’s Moore is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist
Lincoln, Neb.—Ben Moore, associate professor of art at Luther College in Iowa, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 20 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.
25 Aug 2023 By Kathe C. Andersen
Landis’ new book empowers youth through positivity
Lincoln, Neb.--Jen Landis, assistant professor of practice in graphic design in the School of Art, Art History & Design, has published a new book titled “Skip the Bad Songs! The Art of Rocking a Happy Mindset.”
The book is an ultimate guide to personal growth to uplift teens and tweens to unlock their potential and embrace positivity. It includes creative exercises and fun activities to help readers conquer life’s challenges.
24 Aug 2023
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series begins Sept. 7 with painter Morales
Lincoln, Neb.--Seven artists will be presenting Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lectures this fall in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design. The series begins with painter Arely Morales on Thursday, Sept. 7.
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.
![Fernando Andrades, “Paisaje III [Landscape III],” circa 1973.](https://arts.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Fernando%20Andrades%20Paisaje.jpeg?itok=yu9VlzXm "Fernando Andrades, “Paisaje III [Landscape III],” circa 1973.")
21 Aug 2023
Student curators organize ‘Mundos Enteros’ exhibition
Lincoln, Neb.--The School of Art, Art History & Design presents “Mundos Enteros [Entire Worlds]: Selections from the Gloria Rodriguez Calero Collection of Puerto Rican Works on Paper,” an exhibition now on display at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall through Sept. 1.
A closing reception for the exhibition will be Friday, Sept. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
19 Jul 2023
Beck selected as 2023 Emerging Artist
Lincoln, Neb.--Casey Beck, a third-year Master of Fine Arts student in ceramics in the School of Art, Art History & Design, is among 21 ceramic artists nationally chosen as 2023 Emerging Artists by “Ceramics Monthly” magazine.
There were more than 760 applicants to this year’s annual Emerging Artist competition.
13 Jul 2023 By Scott Schrage, University Communication and Marketing
Award-winning furniture-maker finds fit, freedom in school of art
Lincoln, Neb.--Joseph Holmes is very much the dovetail joint he casually references in conversation: timeless throwback, angular, utilitarian and urbane in equal measure, built-to-purpose but in search of a fit. Eschewer of nails and bolts and screws, purveyor of connection via chisel and wood.