For 60 years, Sheldon Museum of Art has provided a venue for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and visitors to engage with art and one another. As an academic art museum, Sheldon schedules its exhibitions to coincide with the academic calendar.
When does the familiar appear unfamiliar? How does an image become psychically charged? Uncanniness in visual art, whether intended by the artist or not, occurs when realism slips into the realm of the unreal and inexplicable. More info
Featuring works that support political campaigns, advocate for voting rights, and capture the energy of elections, Voting is People Power encourages individuals to actively engage in the process of democracy. More info
Forecasts typically prepare us for what lies ahead. This exhibition, organized by members of the Sheldon Student Advisory Board, presents artworks that let the sunshine in through feelings of joy, wonder, and whimsy. More info
For this iteration of Sheldon in Focus, the museum presents two significant works by Lawrence—the painting Paper Boats (1948) and the eight-print series Eight Studies for The Book of Genesis (1990). More info
Sheldon Museum of Art’s collection galleries are reimagined through installations that spark inquiry and dialogue on topics that transcend time, place, and media. The themes they present emphasize human ingenuity, imagination, and our interconnectedness with one another and our surroundings. More info
Discover Sheldon’s collection—outside.
Explore outdoor sculptures from Sheldon’s collection displayed year round across the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s City and East Campuses. Use this map to create your own self-guided tour. More info
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