31 Oct 2018
Ceramists Dickey, Levin present next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar Lectures Nov. 7
Lincoln, Neb.—Ceramists Kim Dickey and Simon Levin will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lectures on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lectures are free and open to the public.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 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.
29 Oct 2018 By Kathe C. Andersen
School of Art, Art History & Design hosts Lincoln Public Schools high school art students
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design opened its doors to approximately 150 juniors and seniors from art programs in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) on Oct. 26 for a special art day at Nebraska to allow students the opportunity to explore the specific disciplines offered in the School.
23 Oct 2018
Art historian Fontana presents next Hixson-Lied Visiting Scholar Lecture Oct. 31
Lincoln, Neb.—Art historian Jeff Fontana will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public. His title is "George B. Bridgman's Life Drawing Instruction: Bringing Classical Figures into the Modern World."
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 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 Oct 2018
MEDICI Exhibition opens Nov. 2; fundraiser is Nov. 15
Lincoln, Neb.--The 25th annual MEDICI Exhibition will be on display Nov. 2-15 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall, culminating in their annual fundraiser on Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
12 Oct 2018
MFA Open Studios is Oct. 19, 2018
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, Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in Woods Art Building and Richards Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
11 Oct 2018
Ingraham honored for contributing outstanding intro computer science curricula
Lincoln, Neb.—School of Art, Art History & Design Professor Emeritus of Art Liz Ingraham, along with her colleagues Professor of Computer Science Leen-Kiat Soh and Lee Dee Miller (B.S. 2003; M.S. 2007; Ph.D. 2014), have been awarded an “Honorable Mention” in the 2018 National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Engagement Excellence Awards.
02 Oct 2018
Painter Jim Richard presents the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Oct. 10
Lincoln, Neb.—Painter Jim Richard will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 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.
Richard lives and works in New Orleans, where he taught painting for many years at the University of New Orleans.
02 Oct 2018
Pinnell appointed president of NCECA
Lincoln, Neb.--Professor of Art Peter Pinnell will be the next president of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
Pinnell will be joining Holly Hanessian, professor of art at Florida State University and current president, in the spring of 2019 to begin a four-year presidential cycle that includes one year as president elect, two years as president and a final year as past president.
28 Sep 2018
Eisentrager-Howard Gallery hosts Mid-America College Art Association Members Exhibition Oct. 3-19
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will display the “2018 MACAA Members Exhibition” Oct. 3-19 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.
An opening reception will be held on First Friday, Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition is happening in conjunction with the Mid-America College Art Association (MACAA) Conference, “Techne Expanding: Tensions, Terrains and Tools,” hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Oct. 4-5.
24 Sep 2018
Nebraska high school juniors invited to apply for Nebraska Young Artist Awards
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the 22nd 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.