11 Sep 2024
Pfeifer presents next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist lecture Sept. 25
Lincoln, Neb.—Cassandra Pfeifer, an English instructor at Mid-Plains Community College in McCook, Nebraska, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 25 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.
04 Sep 2024
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist fall series begins Sept. 18
Lincoln, Neb.—Six 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 interdisciplinary artist Janhavi Khemka on Sept. 18.
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.
22 Aug 2024
Souto exhibits at Venice Biennale
Lincoln, Neb.--Francisco Souto, Cather Professor of Art and Director of the School of Art, Art History & Design, attended the opening of the 2024 Venice Biennale in April, where he is exhibiting his work.
The Venice Biennale is an international cultural exhibition hosted in Venice, Italy, by the Biennale Foundation and includes art and architecture exhibitions, as well as music, dance and film festivals.
19 Aug 2024
Liu Shiming retrospective opens Sept. 3
Lincoln, Neb.--“Liu Shiming: Life, Death & In-between” is a mini retrospective of Shiming’s work and will be on display in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall from Sept. 3-26, 2024.
The exhibition features moments of life, and pieces of lore that have been immortalized by this influential sculptor. This survey of works represents the human experience based on the local context of China at the time. Still, the emotion depicted is widely relatable.
14 Aug 2024
Schicke earns national ADDY award
Lincoln, Neb.--Ava Schicke, who graduated in December 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design, received a National American Advertising Award (ADDY) for her senior capstone project, “Scrolling is the New Smoking.”
She also received Gold and Silver ADDY Awards at the Nebraska American Advertising Awards. She was surprised by her awards.
28 Jun 2024
Antes presents ‘particulates’ at Kimmel Harding Nelson Center
Lincoln, Neb.—An exhibition of new work by School of Art, Art History & Design Assistant Professor of Practice and 3D Foundations Coordinator Carlie Antes titled “particulates” will be on display July 1-Aug. 16 at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts (KHN) in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
A gallery talk will be presented on Thursday, July 18 at 5 p.m. in conjunction with KHN’s monthly Third Thursday Artist Talks. The talk is free and open to the public.
11 Jun 2024 By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
Nebraska students design, paint mural at Beatrice business
Lincoln, Neb.--Students enrolled in a Fine and Performing Arts course have added a new roadside view along U.S. Highway 77 in Beatrice.
The group — part of a Street Art II: Mural Masters class led by Sandra Williams, associate professor of art — spent more than a week painting a mural at Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC in Beatrice. Williams said project offers students valuable experience while connecting them to Nebraska communities. It also offers students a creative experience that cannot be replicated in a classroom.
15 May 2024 By Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
Alumna Cobb earns 2024-2025 Fulbright
Lincoln, Neb.--Laura Cobb, who earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023, has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to work on a photography project in Germany.
07 May 2024
5 graphic design students earn ADDYs
Lincoln, Neb.--Five graphic design students in the School of Art, Art History & Design took home ADDY Awards in the Nebraska American Advertising Awards.
“The Nebraska American Advertising Awards are a fantastic opportunity for our UNL graphic design students to get noticed not just locally, but across the region and country,” said Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design Jen Landis. “Winning a gold or silver ADDY puts our students a step above in the design world – it's a significant achievement.”
The five winners included (name, project, award):
26 Apr 2024
University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are May 10-11
Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting art sales in ceramics, printmaking and photography on May 10-11 in Richards Hall.
Hours for the sales are Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the sales is free and open to the public. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at both sales.