04 Apr 2024
Pinnell earns NCECA Fellow of the Council Award
Lincoln, Neb.—Pete Pinnell, professor of art in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design, received the 2024 NCECA Fellow of the Council Award.
The NCECA Fellow of the Council Award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution through service to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
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01 Apr 2024
Final MFA Thesis Exhibitions open April 15
Lincoln, Neb.—MFA Thesis Exhibition III runs April 15-19 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall. The exhibition includes the work of two graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design: Jewelya Coffey (painting and drawing) and Matt Meyer (sculpture).
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28 Mar 2024 By Kathe C. Andersen
Art senior illustrates children’s book
Lincoln, Neb.--Natalie Leininger, a senior art major originally from Princeton, New Jersey, is the illustrator of the fourth title in the Night Buddies series, “Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264” by Sands Hetherington.
The series, for middle-grade readers, includes goofy, surreal, action-packed adventures with characters ranging from red crocodiles to cheesecake-making giantesses.
Leininger learned about the opportunity through a family friend.
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28 Mar 2024 By Grace Fitzgibbon, Nebraska Alumni Association
Nishimura returns for Alumni Masters Week April 4-5
Lincoln, Neb.--Emma Nishimura (M.F.A. 2013) is one of nine alumni named to the 2024 class of Alumni Masters by the Nebraska Alumni Association. She will be on campus April 4-5 and honored at the Nebraska Medallion Dinner.
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26 Mar 2024
AIA presents guest lecture by Mont Allen
Lincoln, Neb.--The Archaeological Institute of America Lincoln-Omaha Society presents a guest lecture by Mont Allen on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Allen is associate professor of classics and art history at Southern Illinois University. His research foci include Greek and Roman funerary sculpture, ancient sculptural tools and techniques, Greek mythology, Roman painting, and Late Antique religions, seasoned by a love of Latin and urban geography.
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13 Mar 2024
Sculptor Isabel Barbuzza will present Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Lincoln, Neb.—Isabel Barbuzza, professor in the sculpture and intermedia program in the University of Iowa’s School of Art and Art History, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lecture on Wednesday, March 27 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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11 Mar 2024
2 exhibitions on display April 1-5 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design presents two exhibitions April 1-5 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery.
• “Blue Horizons” showcases the work of five second-year Master of Fine Arts candidates in painting, printmaking, photography and ceramics as they delve into interdisciplinary materials.
The exhibition will have a closing reception on Friday, April 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.
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06 Mar 2024
Art historian Roberto Tejada is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar
Lincoln, Neb.—Roberto Tejada, the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor at the University of Houston, where he teaches creative writing and art history, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lecture on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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05 Mar 2024
MFA Thesis Exhibitions open March 18
Lincoln, Neb.—Six graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present their MFA Thesis Exhibitions this spring beginning March 18.
The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in four different exhibitions. All events are free and open to the public.
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28 Feb 2024 By Kathe C. Andersen
Dominguez creates public art at Bryan to commemorate Covid-19 pandemic experience
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor of Art Eddie Dominguez recently completed a two-segment public art project created for Bryan Health Systems to commemorate the community’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A 12-foot by 22-foot mosaic mural located at Bryan East includes a cluster of clouds with words submitted by hospital staff, who were asked to reflect on their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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