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.
04 Sep 2024
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist fall series begins Sept. 18
Lincoln, Neb.—Six 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 interdisciplinary artist Janhavi Khemka on Sept. 18.
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.
23 Aug 2024
Husker Horn Studio represents at International Competition and Symposium
Lincoln, Neb.--The Husker Horn Studio in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music showcased its talent and influence on the global horn community at the recently concluded 56th annual International Horn Society (IHS) symposium and the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA). Held July 26-Aug. 2 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, this combined event brought together hornists from around the world for a week of performances, lectures and competitions.
22 Aug 2024
Emerging Media Arts students study in London
Lincoln, Neb.--Thirteen students in the emerging media arts program traveled to London from May 18 to June 8 for the study abroad course, “Story Abroad in London,” led by Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Arts Ash Eliza Smith.
It was the third year for the course.
22 Aug 2024
Carson School students study at Shakespeare's Globe in London
Lincoln, Neb.--Sixteen students from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film studied this summer at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, England, from May 25-June 15. The course was led by Assistant Professor of Practice Ann Marie Pollard.
Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned theatre, education center and cultural landmark located on the south bank of the River Thames in London. It is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan-era playhouse.
22 Aug 2024
Global Arts Academy launches with first cohort
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts welcomes the first cohort of students to the Global Arts Academy this fall.
The Global Arts Academy aims to recruit world-class students through a curated four-year program that will immerse a cohort of both international and domestic students in a transformative academic and co-curricular experiences. These partnerships will also provide opportunities for faculty exchanges, joint research and other collaborative efforts.
22 Aug 2024
Souto exhibits at Venice Biennale
Lincoln, Neb.--Francisco Souto, Cather Professor of Art and Director of the School of Art, Art History & Design, attended the opening of the 2024 Venice Biennale in April, where he is exhibiting his work.
The Venice Biennale is an international cultural exhibition hosted in Venice, Italy, by the Biennale Foundation and includes art and architecture exhibitions, as well as music, dance and film festivals.
20 Aug 2024 By University Communication and Marketing
Studying Abroad with Hannah Gish
Lincoln, Neb.--For Hannah Gish, a junior emerging media arts major, it was a no-brainer to jump at the opportunity to study abroad in India and dive into an internship with Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. From gaining hands-on experience in video production to embracing the rich culture, Gish is growing personally and professionally.
20 Aug 2024
40 students selected for new Carson Center cohort
Lincoln, Neb.--Forty Huskers—20 first-year students and 20 transfer students—have been selected to join the latest cohort of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.
This is the sixth cohort for the center, which opened in the fall of 2019. There will be 146 emerging media arts majors this fall.
While 31 of the 40 students hail from Nebraska, this year’s cohort also includes students from Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota and India.