Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 5:30pm
Los Angeles–based artist Christina Fernandez, whose photograph “Lavanderia #1”
[“Laundromat #1”] is on view in the exhibition “A Decade of Collecting Works on Paper, 2012–
2022,” will speak about her art and exploration of issues related to migration, labor, gender,
her Mexican American identity, and the capacities of photography itself.
Laura Muñoz is an assistant professor of history and ethnic studies at the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln.
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Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am
A new series exclusively for museum members, Sheldon Connections presents works of art as catalysts for conversations on contemporary life and issues. RSVP to sheldonmembership@unl.edu or call 402.472.3258 to reserve your place.
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Friday, October 6, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Start your weekend off with First Friday at Sheldon. Explore the fall exhibitions.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 5:30pm
Kim Conaty, Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawings and Prints at the Whitney
Museum of American Art, will discuss Edward Hopper and her research for the recent
Whitney exhibition "Edward Hopper’s New York," which she organized. Sheldon loaned the
Hopper painting "Room in New York" to the Whitney for the exhibition and now celebrates
the work’s return with "Sheldon Treasures: Edward Hopper and His Contemporaries."
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Like many buildings on the University of Nebraska campus, Sheldon is closed the day of each home football game.
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 10:00am
Sheldon opens its doors for a member-only tailgate party before the Homecoming football game against Purdue on October 28. The event begins two hours before the game and ends at kickoff.
RSVP to Janelle Stevenson at jstevenson@unl.edu or 402-472-3258. Janelle also has information on Sheldon membership, or you may join online.
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Friday, November 3, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Start your weekend off with First Friday at Sheldon. Explore the fall exhibitions.
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Friday, November 10, 2023 - 10:00am
A new series exclusively for museum members, Sheldon Connections presents works of art as catalysts for conversations on contemporary life and issues. RSVP to sheldonmembership@unl.edu or call 402.472.3258 to reserve your place.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 10:00am
Sheldon opens its doors for a member-only tailgate party before the football game against Maryland on November 11. The event begins two hours before the game and ends at kickoff.
RSVP to Janelle Stevenson at jstevenson@unl.edu or 402-472-3258. Janelle also has information on Sheldon membership, or you may join online.
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Friday, November 24, 2023 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Like many buildings on the University of Nebraska campus, Sheldon is closed the day of each home football game.
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Friday, December 1, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Start your weekend off with First Friday at Sheldon. Explore the fall exhibitions.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sheldon’s Great Hall will be transformed into a Great Study Hall for an afternoon. When you’re ready to take a break from your books, explore the galleries for inspiration and fuel up with free snacks.
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