24 Feb 2022 By Julie Kundhi, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
Finalists announced for fine and performing arts dean
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has named its finalists for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts dean position.
Selected through a national search, the candidates will visit campus between Feb. 28 and March 10.
Candidates will participate in multiple-day interviews with a variety of college stakeholders. Public presentations, each at 3:30 p.m. in the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ Steinhart Room, will be offered in-person and via Zoom.
The finalists, listed by public presentation date, are:
18 Feb 2022
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist series begins March 2 with photographer Tibbs
Lincoln, Neb.--Six artists will be presenting Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lectures this spring in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design. The series begins with photographer Millee Tibbs on Wednesday, March 2.
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.
03 Feb 2022
35th Annual Juried Undergraduate Art Exhibition on display through March 4
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall will host the 35th Annual Juried Undergraduate Art Exhibition. The exhibition opens Feb. 4 and will continue through March 4.
14 Jan 2022
3 Hixson-Lied College students earn Gilman scholarships
Lincoln, Neb.--Three Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts majors were among 31 University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduates to earn the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities.
02 Dec 2021
Capstone Exhibition opens Dec. 13
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 Fall 2021 Capstone Exhibition, which will have both online and in-person components.
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.
19 Nov 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Global experiences lead art alumna to teach in Japan
Lincoln, Neb.--Mikayla Zulkoski, who graduated from the School of Art, Art History & Design last May with majors in art and global studies, is leaving in January for up to a year to return to Japan to teach through the JET program (Japan Exchange and Teaching Program).
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns and villages throughout Japan. Most serve as Assistant Language Teachers and work in public and private schools throughout Japan.
19 Nov 2021
Lee named Chancellor’s Scholar
Lincoln, Neb.--Brenda Lee, who will graduate in December with a B.F.A. in graphic design, has been named a Chancellor’s Scholar, the highest academic award the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers.
Lee is one of only 18 student scholars graduating with this honor in December. These students have earned an A in every undergraduate class.
“This honor means so much to me,” Lee said. “It is an acknowledgement and celebration of my hard work and dedication throughout my time at UNL as a student. I hope this makes my family, friends and professors proud.”
16 Nov 2021
University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are Dec. 10-11
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting fall art sales by the UNL Clay Club, UNL Photo Club and UNL Painting Club on Dec. 10-11 in Richards Hall.
11 Nov 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Dion engages with art students in visit
Lincoln, Neb.--Conceptual artist Mark Dion visited the School of Art, Art History & Design Oct. 25-28 as part of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Lecture Series.
Dion’s work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies and public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge and the natural world. He frequently collaborates with museums of natural history, aquariums, zoos and other institutions mandated to produce public knowledge on the topic of nature.
27 Oct 2021
Open Studios event Nov. 5
Lincoln, Neb.--Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) in Art History programs in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will be hosting an Open Studios event on Friday, Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in Woods Art Building and Richards Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.