21 Oct 2016
Papermaker and Printer Pandey presents a lecture Oct. 27
Lincoln, Neb.--Papermaker and letterpress printer Radha Pandey will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
17 Oct 2016
Artist Enrique Chagoya to speak at Sheldon Oct. 27
Lincoln, Neb.—Artist Enrique Chagoya, who playfully mixes imagery from pop culture and art history to take on issues of identity and cultural appropriation, will speak at Sheldon Museum of Art on Thursday, October 27, at 6 p.m.
12 Oct 2016
Visiting artist Gueorguieva presents a lecture Oct. 20
Lincoln, Neb.--Visiting artist Iva Gueorguieva will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
12 Oct 2016
MEDICI exhibition opens Nov. 4; fund-raiser is Nov. 17
Lincoln, Neb.—The annual MEDICI exhibition will be on display Nov. 4-17 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall, culminating in their annual fund-raiser Nov. 17.
The exhibition previews the works available for the art sale and silent auction at the fund-raising event. Art by Nebraska-educated and supporting artists will be sold to purchase new equipment and improve facilities in the School of Art, Art History & Design.
03 Oct 2016
Nebraska ceramics alumni featured in exhibition
Lincoln, Neb.—“Nebraska Ceramic Alumni Exhibition” will be on display in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Eisentrager-Howard Gallery from Oct. 7-21.
A First Friday reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition consists of artworks from 35 ceramics alumni of the former UNL Department of Art & Art History. It was organized to coincide with the American Craft Council Conference, “Presence Tense,” that will occur Oct. 13-15 at Kaneko in Omaha.
30 Sep 2016
Photographer Ron Jude presents ‘Those Are Not Mountains You See’ Oct. 11
Lincoln, Neb.--Photographer Ron Jude will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series, titled “Those Are Not Mountains You See,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Sheldon Museum of Art’s auditorium on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Jude’s visit is sponsored by Sheldon Museum of Art and the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series.
28 Sep 2016
Ceramics graduate student assists porcelain artist Yasuda in China
Lincoln, Neb.--“There are lots of times when in ceramics you find somebody’s work that you admire, somebody you’re curious about. But the experience of being able to go and be with them is something, I think, is so rare. I cherish every moment I was able to spend time with Takeshi in that close proximity,” said Patrick Kingshill.
23 Sep 2016
Printmaker Chen presents a public lecture Sept. 29
Lincoln, Neb.--Printmaker Phillip Chen will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
21 Sep 2016
Visiting artist Pietrantoni comes to UNL Sept. 22
Lincoln, Neb.--Printmaker Nicole Pietrantoni will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
18 Sep 2016
New CAST announced for Hixson-Lied College
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announces its 2016-2017 CAST.
The six members of the CAST will share their stories with prospective students this year through online videos, social media and special appearances. They also serve as Hixson-Lied College Student Ambassadors.
This year’s cast includes: