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Member Preview Party

Friday, August 15, 2025 - 5:30PM

Sheldon Art Association members are invited to preview the fall semester exhibitions Go Big Red, Robert Rauschenberg and the Flatbed Picture Plane, and Ken Friedman: 92 Events.

To register, click here.

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Family Day

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 2:00PM

Lincoln City Libraries and Sheldon team up to present the August edition of Family Day. The whole family can enjoy artmaking and storytelling in the galleries—which will feature the new exhibitions for the fall semester.

To register, click here.

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Drop-in Tour at Sheldon Museum of Art

Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:30PM

Drop-in for a tour of Sheldon's exhibitions led by a Sheldon Student ambassador before each Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture.

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First Friday at Sheldon Museum of Art

Friday, September 5, 2025 - 5:00PM

Sheldon Museum of Art stays open until 7 PM on the first Friday of the month.

Explore the exhibitions through a drop-in tour at 5:30 PM and sketching in the galleries throughout the evening. First Friday at Sheldon is the perfect opportunity to connect with art and each other.

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Member Tailgate Party

Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 5:00PM

Sheldon opens its doors for a member tailgate party before Nebraska’s first home game of the season against Akron.

Join us to celebrate the home team with tailgate fare, a cash bar, and a close proximity to the quad where the Cornhusker Marching Band runs through its halftime show an hour before the game.

Not yet a member? Join now at https://sheldonartmuseum.org/join/

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Drop-in Tour at Sheldon Museum of Art

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 4:30PM

Drop in for a tour of Sheldon's exhibitions led by a Sheldon Student ambassador before each Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture.

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Yoga in Sheldon Museum of Art's Great Hall

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:30AM

Campus Recreation is partnering with Sheldon Museum of Art to offer hour-long yoga classes appropriate for all levels. Register through the Active Husker App or online at croc.unl.edu/activities/group-fitness-0/.

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Sips at Sheldon

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 5:30PM

Sips at Sheldon looks at works of art from new and thought-provoking perspectives. The program will feature Mark Griep, University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor of chemistry, and Francisco Souto, director, School of Art, Art History & Design; Willa Cather Professor of Art, both co-curators of the exhibition Go Big Red in conversation with Erin Hanas, Sheldon Museum of Art’s curator for academic and campus engagement. Conversations begin in the galleries and continue in the boardroom with sips and charcuterie. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

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Welcoming Week Tailgate at Sheldon Museum of Art

Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 11:30AM

Husker Football is a big part of Lincoln culture. Join us for a Welcoming Week tailgate bringing Husker Nation and multicultural performances together in one fabulous celebration! Stop by the Sheldon Museum of Art on your way to the game to take in fun. Sample international foods and enjoy talented local performers. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. For info on more Lincoln Welcoming Week events visit welcominglnk.org.

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Game Day Drop-in Tour at Sheldon Museum of Art

Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 12:00PM

Stop by Sheldon Museum of Art on your way to the home game for a tour of our current exhibitions led by Sheldon Student Ambassadors.

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