21 Nov 2019 By Kathe C. Andersen
Souto selected for ‘State of the Art 2020’ national contemporary art exhibition
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor and Director Francisco Souto is one of 60 artists nationwide selected for the “State of the Art 2020” exhibition at the Momentary and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
20 Nov 2019
Capstone Exhibition opens Dec. 6 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.--The “Capstone Exhibition” will be on display Dec. 6-20 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This culminating experience features the work of graduating undergraduate candidates for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees from the School of Art, Art History & Design.
18 Nov 2019
Hixson-Lied College seeks applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards
Lincoln, Neb.—The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the 23rd annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre, and emerging media arts. These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.
15 Nov 2019 By Kathe C. Andersen
Pinnell gains inspiration from residency in Berlin
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor of Art Peter Pinnell spent four weeks in residence this summer at the Zentrum für Keramik (The Center for Ceramics) in Berlin, Germany. His residency was supported with a grant from the Hixson-Lied Endowment.
The center is located in Pankow, part of the former East Berlin. Residents are provided with a studio space and private bedroom.
Pinnell said he took advantage of the residency’s proximity to the many museums in Berlin.
13 Nov 2019
Souto wins the Lorenzo il Magnifico award at Florence Biennale
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Director Francisco Souto was presented the Lorenzo il Magnifico Award for works on paper at the XIIth edition of the Florence Biennale in October.
Souto was one of 480 artists from 76 countries and four continents represented at the Florence Biennale, a major contemporary art exhibition in Florence, Italy, which is regarded as an outstanding showcase of the international contemporary art production.
04 Nov 2019
Open Studios event Nov. 8
Lincoln, Neb.--Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will be hosting an Open Studios event on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. in Woods Art Building and Richards Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
25 Oct 2019
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series presents book artist Langworthy Nov. 6
Lincoln, Neb.—Book artist Sara Langworthy will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lecture in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design. Her lecture is on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.
23 Oct 2019
Hoff receives grant for archaeological research in Turkey
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor of Art History Michael Hoff has received a nearly $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for his archaeological research in Turkey.
“I was very pleased that we received this grant,” Hoff said. “It’s going to help us tremendously in our desire to preserve these mosaics.”
18 Oct 2019
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series presents two ceramic artists Oct. 30
Lincoln, Neb.—Ceramic artists Lauren Gallaspy and Sunkoo Yuh will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lecture this fall in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design.
Their lectures are Oct. 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lectures are free and open to the public. Their visit is co-sponsored by the UNL Clay Club.
14 Oct 2019
Katz receives Reynolda Fellowship from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design Professor of Art History Wendy Katz has joined Reynolda House Museum of American Art as the recipient of the year-long Reynolda Fellowship, funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.