Raymond Meeks A photo from Raymond Meeks’ book Halfstory Halflife.

20 Sep 2023    

Next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist is photographer Meeks

Lincoln, Neb.—Photographer Raymond Meeks will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 4 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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Marcus Egli, “Plate 6,” 2011.

15 Sep 2023    

‘Material Joy’ opens Oct. 2 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery

Lincoln, Neb.--“Material Joy,” featuring works from the collection of Lincoln collectors Sue and Tom Tallman, opens Oct. 2 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.

The exhibition runs Oct. 2-Nov. 10. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. A closing reception will be held Friday, Nov. 10 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. Both receptions are free and open to the public.

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Ben Moore, “Castle Won’t Save You,” oil acrylic, collage on linen, 22” x 25”, 2022. Ben Moore

08 Sep 2023    

Luther College’s Moore is next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist

Lincoln, Neb.—Ben Moore, associate professor of art at Luther College in Iowa, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 20 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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Jen Landis has published a new book titled "Skip the Bad Songs! The Art of Rocking a Happy Mindset." The book includes illustrations by Rachel Dempsey (B.F.A. 2022).

25 Aug 2023    By Kathe C. Andersen

Landis’ new book empowers youth through positivity

Lincoln, Neb.--Jen Landis, assistant professor of practice in graphic design in the School of Art, Art History & Design, has published a new book titled “Skip the Bad Songs! The Art of Rocking a Happy Mindset.”

The book is an ultimate guide to personal growth to uplift teens and tweens to unlock their potential and embrace positivity. It includes creative exercises and fun activities to help readers conquer life’s challenges.

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Arely Morales Arely Morales, “Aurora,” 2019, oil on canvas, 96” x 64”.

24 Aug 2023    

Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series begins Sept. 7 with painter Morales

Lincoln, Neb.--Seven 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 painter Arely Morales on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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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Fernando Andrades, “Paisaje III [Landscape III],” circa 1973.

21 Aug 2023    

Student curators organize ‘Mundos Enteros’ exhibition

Lincoln, Neb.--The School of Art, Art History & Design presents “Mundos Enteros [Entire Worlds]: Selections from the Gloria Rodriguez Calero Collection of Puerto Rican Works on Paper,” an exhibition now on display at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall through Sept. 1.

A closing reception for the exhibition will be Friday, Sept. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Casey Beck A pitcher made by Casey Beck.

19 Jul 2023    

Beck selected as 2023 Emerging Artist

Lincoln, Neb.--Casey Beck, a third-year Master of Fine Arts student in ceramics in the School of Art, Art History & Design, is among 21 ceramic artists nationally chosen as 2023 Emerging Artists by “Ceramics Monthly” magazine.

There were more than 760 applicants to this year’s annual Emerging Artist competition.

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Joseph Holmes, manager of the Art Fabrication Space in Richards Hall, eyes a piece of furniture he’s constructing from recycled cedar. Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing.

13 Jul 2023    By Scott Schrage, University Communication and Marketing

Award-winning furniture-maker finds fit, freedom in school of art

Lincoln, Neb.--Joseph Holmes is very much the dovetail joint he casually references in conversation: timeless throwback, angular, utilitarian and urbane in equal measure, built-to-purpose but in search of a fit. Eschewer of nails and bolts and screws, purveyor of connection via chisel and wood.

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The Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff Award recipients include Christy Aggens, Jamie Bullins, Dana Fritz, Marques L.A. Garrett, Danni Gilbert, Leslie Harms, Anna Henson, Jen Landis, Sean Strough, David von Kampen and Sandra Williams.

05 May 2023    

Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff awards announced

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announced the 2023 recipients of the Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff awards.

This ongoing awards program for faculty and staff recognizes outstanding performance and accomplishments in the areas of teaching; research and creative activity; faculty servce, outreach and engagement; outstanding lecturer; and staff service.

The following faculty and staff awards were presented at the college’s Honors Day celebration on May 5.

• College Distinguished Teaching Award:

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Nicholas Barber, “Inter-dimensional being walking above flooded city.” Allison Achtenhagen’s “Ice Cream Bowls,” ceramic, 2023.

01 May 2023    

Capstone Exhibition opens May 15

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present the work of graduating undergraduate students in the upcoming Spring 2023 Capstone Exhibition.

This biannual experience is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters and presents the work of each semester’s graduating Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) seniors in studio art and graphic design as a culmination of their coursework and exploration.

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