02 Oct 2024
Alumnus Belk returns for Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Oct. 16
Lincoln, Neb.—Contemporary wildlife painter and School of Art, Art History & Design alumnus Matt Belk will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 16 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.
01 Oct 2024
‘A Memorable Toast’ exhibit features Nebraska MFA student work
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design presents “A Memorable Toast,” a group exhibition featuring work from the 20 graduate students in its Master of Fine Arts program.
The exhibition will be on display in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery from Oct. 14-Nov. 1. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. A closing reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.
Participating artists include:
25 Sep 2024
Alumni Award nominations accepted through Dec. 13
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is accepting nominations from alumni and friends for our Alumni Board awards to be given to outstanding alumni, students and supporters of the college.
All awards will be presented at the College Honors Day program on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The nomination form and additional information is available at http://go.unl.edu/fpaalumawards. Nominations are due by Friday, Dec. 13. A list of previous recipients is also available at the website.
25 Sep 2024
Ross Fright Fest begins Oct. 4
Lincoln, Neb.--The Ross Fright Fest at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center returns with a month of classic, campy, thrilling, surreal, and unsettling horror films. New this year are family-friendly options, a 3D double-feature on Halloween and two live performances by the Anvil Orchestra.
Fright Fest films will show on Fridays and Sundays in October. For tickets and more information on each film, visit https://theross.org/events/fright-fest-24/.
This year’s lineup includes:
25 Sep 2024
Rep's ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ opens Oct. 3
Lincoln, Neb.--“Welcome to a world of bustles and corsets and smoking jackets, of people marrying for name and station, and making sure you live on the fashionable side of the street,” said Associate Professor of Theatre Ian Borden, who is directing the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
Oscar Wilde’s classic “The Importance of Being Earnest” runs Oct. 3-13 in the Howell Theatre. For showtimes and tickets, visit https://nebraskarep.org.
25 Sep 2024 By Kathe C. Andersen
Alumna Hilt in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ musical heading to New Zealand
Lincoln, Neb.--Mia Hilt (B.A. 2022 Theatre Performance and Dance), was in the new “The Lord of the Rings—A Musical Tale” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater this summer. The show recently closed its run and is heading to New Zealand in November.
“This project was an absolute dream,” Hilt said. “I got to spend three months telling one of the most beloved stories of all time, working at one of the most iconic theaters in Chicago, while collaborating with a group of unbelievably talented artists. It was a beautiful experience that I am very grateful for.”
18 Sep 2024
Thompson presents Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist lecture Oct. 2
Lincoln, Neb.—Raymond Thompson, Jr., an interdisciplinary artist, educator and visual journalist, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 2 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.
16 Sep 2024
7 EMA students intern at Infosys in India
Lincoln, Neb.--Seven emerging media arts students had fully paid internships at Infosys in Bangalore, India, this summer.
Johnny Carson Endowed Director in Emerging Media Arts Megan Elliott secured the internships last year during a recruiting and networking trip to India by college administrators for the college’s new Global Arts Academy.
Infosys is the only Indian company in the top 100 companies globally and has an internationally awarded global entrepreneurship program.
16 Sep 2024
Public reading for Kirk’s ‘Dante Under the Desk’ is Sept. 29
Lincoln, Neb.--“Dante Under the Desk,” a new play by Professor of Theatre Christina Kirk, will have a public reading on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Lab Theatre, located on the third floor of the Temple Building.
The reading is free and open to the public. The reading is made possible with support from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and will feature students from the Carson School.
It is the newest work from Kirk, whose recent play, “A House Divided,” premiered at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in September.
11 Sep 2024
Pfeifer presents next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist lecture Sept. 25
Lincoln, Neb.—Cassandra Pfeifer, an English instructor at Mid-Plains Community College in McCook, Nebraska, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 25 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.