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Talking Circle with Ron Sun Bear

Sheldon Museum of Art partners with Lincoln Indian Center for a talking circle led by Ron Sun Bear, a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, in conjunction with the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity."

Talking circles are a structured, respectful dialogue process, rooted in Indigenous traditions, in which participants sit in a circle to share perspectives on important issues, fostering connection, deep listening, and mutual understanding. This talking circle is open to everyone. Space is limited and registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to register

Sips at Sheldon

Sips at Sheldon invites participants to look at works of art from new and thought‑provoking perspectives. The March program will feature Tyre J. (T.J.) McDowell, Jr., assistant vice chancellor and dean of students, in conversation with Erin Hanas, Sheldon’s curator for academic and campus engagement. Conversations begin in the galleries and continue in the boardroom with sips and charcuterie. 

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Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Become a member at www.sheldonartmuseum.org/join/

Artist Talk: Binh Danh

San Jose-based artist Binh Danh, whose photographs are featured in the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersection of Identity," returns to Sheldon Museum of Art to deliver a talk on his career and artistic practice. Danh first came to Nebraska in 2011 as an artist-in-residence at Sheldon, during which time he created works for the solo exhibition "Viet Nam, Nebraska." 

Danh's talk, presented as part of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series in collaboration with the School of Art, Art History & Design, will reflect on the transformational period spent working on "Viet Nam, Nebraska" and the evolution of his artistic practice since then.

The talk is free and open to the public; registration is encouraged. Click here to register.

Teach-in: The Myth of the American Dream

Gabriel Bruguier, assistant professor and research specialist librarian at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, leads a teach-in examining the myth of the American dream.
This teach-in is an interactive, multidisciplinary engagement with artist Nicholas Galanin's work "The American Dream is Alie and Well," which is featured in the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity."

This teach-in is free and open to individuals 16 years and older. Space is limited, and registration is encouraged. Click here to register

Yoga in Sheldon's Great Hall

Campus Recreation is partnering with Sheldon to offer hour-long yoga classes appropriate for all levels. The class is free and open to everyone, but space is limited. Please bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Registration opens one week prior to class. Register through the Active Husker App or online at https://go.unl.edu/sheldon-yoga.

Otoe-Missouria History, Activism and Representation — A Panel Discussion

Otoe-Missouria tribal members discuss their history in southeast Nebraska, their current experiences, activism and representation, and the concept of "landcestry." Panelists include Christina Goodson, Veronica Pipestem, Lena' Black, Cory DeRoin, and Johnnie Jae.

This panel discussion is free and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged.

Humanities on the Edge Lecture with Roque Raquel Salas Rivera

Roque Raquel Salas Rivera will deliver a talk titled “Anguila Translations and Slippery Gender Practices.” Salas Rivera is an assistant professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez and an acclaimed poet and scholar whose work engages language, gender, and Puerto Rican cultural identity.

Board Game Night: First Friday at Sheldon Museum of Art

Sheldon Museum of Art and Mana Games Cafe invite visitors to drop in and enjoy a board game or two during First Friday. Whether attending alone or with friends, guests will find open game tables set up throughout the museum, offering opportunities to join in and play.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture: Kevin Colls

Kevin Colls is a professional archaeologist and reader of archaeology working for the Centre of Archaeology based at the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom. For twenty-four years, he has directed and published archaeological projects throughout the United Kingdom and Europe and has widely traveled to sites across the world. 

Arabic Language Tour of "Hyphen American"

Join Abla Hasan for a special Arabic language tour of the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity." Tours are a great way to learn more about the art and artist at Sheldon through an interactive experience.

Sips at Sheldon

Sips at Sheldon invites participants to view works of art from new and thought‑provoking perspectives. The April program will feature Michael J. Hayes—professor in the School of Natural Resources; affiliated faculty fellow at the National Drought Mitigation Center; and faculty fellow at the Daugherty Water for Food Institute—in conversation with Erin Hanas, Sheldon’s curator for academic and campus engagement. Click here to register.

Admission is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Become a member at www.sheldonartmuseum.org/join/

Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture: Annette Becker

Annette Becker is an arts educator and scholar whose research focuses on fashion history. She serves as the curator and director of the Texas Fashion Collection, an academic fashion archive at the University of North Texas.

Teach–In: Writing in Response to Art

Explore the themes of "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity" through an ekphrastic writing exercise led by Karen Shoemaker, director of Larksong Writers Place. Participants will spend time looking closely at selected artworks, reflecting on what they see, what it means to them, and how those impressions can spark a poem, story, or brief memoir. Guided exercises will introduce the practice of writing in response to visual art, helping attendees move from careful observation to expressive language.

Registration is encouraged.

Family Day with Linda M. García-Perez

Join artist Linda M. Garca-Perez for a papel picado artmaking activity inspired by the painting "Una Tarde/One Summer Afternoon" by Carmen Lomas Garza, on view in the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity."

Papel picado is a form of traditional Mexican decorative paper that is cut into intricate designs offering a vibrant way to explore cultural storytelling. Participants of all ages are invited to create their own artwork using traditional materials, sketch in the galleries, and enjoy a refreshing snack in the Great Hall.

This event is free and open to the public; registration is encouraged.

Tarot and the Art of Chance: A Workshop

Inspired by the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity" and its exploration of community and ritual, artist Toan Vuong leads "Tarot and the Art of Chance: Navigating Chaos and Meaning in a Visual World." This workshop offers practical guidance in reading tarot cards and considering how images acquire meaning through an artist's perspective. Participants will study the composition and symbolism of the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith deck, its historical development, and its connections to broader visual-art traditions.

Registration is encouraged.

Yoga in Sheldon's Great Hall

Campus Recreation is partnering with Sheldon to offer hour-long yoga classes appropriate for all levels. The class is free and open to everyone, but space is limited. Please bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Registration opens one week prior to class. Register through the Active Husker App or online at https://go.unl.edu/sheldon-yoga.

Study at Sheldon

For one afternoon, Sheldon's Great Hall will be transformed into a great study hall. When you need a break from your books, wander through the galleries for inspiration and enjoy complimentary snacks.

Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture: Sara Jimenez

Sara Jimenez’s work materializes invisible histories and reflects a kaleidoscopic of connections to her ancestors and their land. Working across installation, sculpture, collage, and performance, she creates visual metaphors through fantastical environments and otherworldly, biomorphic forms. Her research and inspiration are rooted in learning from the landscapes and narratives of her genealogical heritage in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and the ancient UK.

First Friday: End of Year Celebration

Start your weekend by celebrating the end of spring semester classes at Sheldon Museum of Art. May's First Friday offers lawn games, activities, and refreshments, with drop in tours available at 6:00 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

Teach-in: History of Queer Spaces in Lincoln with OutNebraska

OutNebraska's community organizer Bailee Martin leads this teach-in examining Lincoln's queer spaces, their connections with the local art community, and the ways these spaces have evolved over time. The program also considers how acceptance and inclusivity have shaped the development of Lincoln's contemporary queer environments. This teach-in is presented as part of the public programming for the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity."

This teach-in is free and open to everyone 16 years and older. Space is limited, and registration is required.

'Hyphen American' Exhibition Tour in Vietnamese

Join Thuy Ngoc Ho for a Vietnamese language tour of the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity." Tours at Sheldon are a great way to learn more about the art and artist at Sheldon through an interactive experience.

Tours at Sheldon are free and open to everyone.

Curator Tour: 'Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity'

Christian Wurst, Sheldon Museum of Art's associate curator for exhibitions, leads a tour of the exhibition he organized, "Hyphen American: Intersections of Identity."