09 Feb 2017
Annual undergraduate studio art competition opens Feb. 15
Lincoln, Nebraska—The 30th Annual Undergraduate Studio Art Competition, a juried exhibition of artwork by 40 current undergraduate students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design, opens Feb. 15 at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall.
08 Feb 2017
Theatrix opens spring season with the comedy 'Leaving Lundso's'
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will open its 2017 Spring season with "Leaving Lundso’s," a sketch comedy show written, directed, performed and produced by UNL students.
06 Feb 2017
Carson School holds competition for film scripts for Carson Film
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is accepting submissions for 12-15 page scripts (projected run time 10-15 minutes) for the upcoming Carson Film, scheduled to begin shooting in the spring of 2018.
The story must be about Nebraska, be set in Nebraska, or could be filmed in Nebraska. Scripts with roles for college-age performers are preferred.
The winning script will be bought outright for $1,000.
02 Feb 2017
Concordia String Trio performance features works by American composers
The Concordia String Trio will present a concert on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall. Admission to this concert is free. The performance will also be live webcast. Visit music.unl.edu the night of the performance for the direct link.
31 Jan 2017
Haar’s recital to celebrate music, artistry of saxophonist Stan Getz
LINCOLN, Neb.— Join Paul Haar-Saxophone, Hans Strum-Bass, Dave Hall-Drums and Tom Larson-Piano in an evening celebrating the music and artistry of saxophonist Stan Getz on Monday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall at the Glenn Korff School of Music. Included will be classic jazz and American popular standards made famous by Stan Getz as well as works by Kenny Barron, Victor Lewis and others.
30 Jan 2017
Faculty Exhibition opens Jan. 18 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design will present the “School of Art, Art History & Design Faculty Exhibition” Jan. 18-Feb. 3 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall. For the first time, the exhibition will include faculty research from all three areas of the School—Studio Art, Art History and Graphic Design.
A closing reception will be held on First Friday, Feb. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.
27 Jan 2017
Smith appointed director of Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film
Lincoln, Neb.--Harris Smith has been appointed Director of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Smith has been previously serving as interim director since Paul Steger stepped down as director to return to the faculty on June 30, 2016.
27 Jan 2017
Info Sessions to be held for Hixson-Lied Student Grants
Lincoln, Neb.--Did you know that undergraduate and graduate majors in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts have the opportunity to apply for funding support from grant programs available through the Hixson-Lied Endowment?
Two informational sessions have been scheduled for Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts students to learn more about applying for Hixson-Lied student grants.
Associate Dean Christopher Marks will give a short overview of the student grants available and then answer questions.
The two sessions are:
27 Jan 2017
Photographer Grant presents Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Feb. 2
Lincoln, Neb.--Photographer Allison Grant will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 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 UNL each semester to enhance the education of students.
27 Jan 2017
Grives to lead Chamber Singers during Spring Semester
Dr. Steve Grives has been named Director of the Chamber Singers for the Spring 2017 semester at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music. A native of New York, Dr. Grives earned the DMA in Choral Literature and Performance from the University of Colorado, an MM in Choral Conducting from the University of Maine, and a BA in Music from Bowdoin College.