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Curriculum Workshop for Instructors

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Sheldon will host a workshop for instructors of all levels on integrating art from the museum’s collection and exhibitions into curricula.

Attendees will be able to engage with museum staff and workshop participants through interactive, inquiry-based activities in the galleries. They will also receive guidance and feedback from museum staff on potential lesson plans or assignments for upcoming classes.

Register for the event using this form. To learn more, contact Erin Hanas, curator for academic and campus engagement, at erin.hanas@unl.edu.

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Hyde Lecture | "Architecture in Film"

Monday, November 11, 2024 - 4:00pm

Award-winning art director Alex Gordon Stotz, one of the creative driving forces behind the blockbuster hits “Barbie,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” and more, will deliver a Hyde Lecture entitled “Architecture in Film.”

Stotz is an accomplished art director and set designer, whose work spans across the industries of both film and television. A graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a bachelor of science in design and a master of architecture, Stotz began his career as an architect in Washington, DC, before transitioning to the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. His impressive portfolio includes work on projects such as “Rings of Power,” “The Fabelmans,” “Barbie,” and “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

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Sips at Sheldon

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 5:30pm

Sips at Sheldon (formerly called Sheldon Connections) is a series in which works of art are catalysts for conversations on contemporary life and issues. Explore art from new and diverse perspectives with University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty and Erin Hanas, curator for academic and campus engagement.

Join Erin and Jeffrey R. Stevens, Susan J. Rosowski Professor of psychology and faculty member in the Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior, for a discussion of works on view in the fall semester exhibitions.

Free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

RSVP by email to sheldonmembership@unl.edu or call Natalie at 402.472.7523.

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First Friday at Sheldon Museum of Art

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Start your weekend off with First Friday at Sheldon. Explore the exhibitions, participate in creative activities, and socialize with friends. This event is free and open to the public.

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