29 Sep 2023 By Chuck Green, CYFS
Collaboration promotes teaching innovation through art, emerging media
Lincoln, Neb.--As technology continues to rapidly evolve, a group of Nebraska researchers is collaborating with the state’s K-12 educators, artists and administrators to imagine the future of media.
The Teaching with Arts and Emerging Media (Art TEAMS) project is under way in classrooms throughout Nebraska. The five-year pilot project is designed to promote teaching innovation through arts and emerging media in Nebraska public schools.
29 Sep 2023 By Matthew Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing
With Electronic Arts internship, Mallula built worlds through sound
Lincoln, Neb.--For aspiring audio artists like senior Alijah Mallula, few opportunities could be more exciting than an audio artist internship with Electronic Arts in Redwood City, California, an opportunity she beat out over 600 applicants to secure.
“I was shocked, for sure.” she said of learning that she scored the internship. “And to be honest, I still can’t believe it. It feels like a dream.”
29 Sep 2023
UNL Arts leaders advance strategic initiatives in London
Lincoln, Neb.--Four members of the administrative team in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts were in London Sept. 10-15 to explore the future of design in live performance and to engage further with The Open String project.
Dean Andy Belser, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Director Hank Stratton, Johnny Carson Endowed Director in Emerging Media Arts Megan Elliott and Glenn Korff School of Music Director Felix Olschofka, along with Art Fabrication Space Manager Joseph Holmes, made the trip.
29 Sep 2023
‘O Pioneers!’ opera to tour Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents “O Pioneers!,” which will be performed in Scottsbluff, McCook and Red Cloud, Nebraska, in October as part of the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ Arts Across Nebraska program.
Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied Center artists with Nebraskans everywhere through annual tours to communities across the state. Each tour stop includes public performances, student matinees and educational outreach.
29 Sep 2023
Nebraska Rep opens season with ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre opens its 2023-2024 season with “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamill. This is a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic novel.
Performances are Sept. 28-Oct. 7 in Howell Theatre. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://nebraskarep.org. The production is directed by Assistant Professor of Practice Rafael Untalan.
“Sense and Sensibility” tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they come of age.
29 Sep 2023
Souto’s ‘On beauty and displacement’ opens Oct. 13
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Director and Cather Professor of Art Francisco Souto’s newest exhibition, “On beauty and displacement” opens Oct. 13 at Kiechel Fine Art.
The exhibition runs Oct. 13 through Dec. 1 at the gallery, which is located at 1208 O St. in Lincoln. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Souto will deliver an artist talk at 6:45 p.m.
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.
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.
15 Sep 2023
UNL Wind Ensemble presents outdoor concert Sept. 28
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble presents an evening of outdoor fun with an outdoor concert titled “Lawn Games” on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Sheldon Museum of Art’s sculpture garden at 12th and R streets. The concert is free and open to the public.
Bring a lawn chair and a playful outlook to interact with the musicians in a variety of musical games. Get a peek behind-the-scenes and learn how the band develops interpretations.
12 Sep 2023
Cornhusker Marching Band makes debut Sept. 16
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 299-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2023 debut Sept. 16 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska’s football home opener against Northern Illinois.