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From the Collection

Eddie Dominguez
Anton's Flowers II c. 2004
UNL-Robert E. Schweser and Fern Beardsley Schweser Acquisition Fund, through the University of Nebraska Foundation
© Eddie Dominguez

Reception for New Acquisitions: African-American Masters Collection Friday, Jan.16, 5-7 p.m.

Exhibitions and Events

Lincoln PhotoFest

Feb. 1, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2009

12:00 pm

A community-wide celebration of photography, Lincoln PhotoFest will be anchored by Evolving Eden at Sheldon. Click here for a list of photographic exhibitions in galleries across the city.

New Acquisitions: African-American Masters Collection

Dec. 16, 2008 - Mar. 2, 2009

Newly acquired artworks by eight 20th century African-American artists will be on view. The artists are: Charles White, Alvin Loving, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Charles Alston, Lois Mailou Jones and Aaron Douglas.

Portraits and Personalities: Prints from the F. M. Hall Collection

Dec. 5, 2008 - Mar. 1, 2009

Alison Stewart, a professor of art history at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has chosen approximately 20 prints from the Sheldon Museum of Art's permanent collection to augment her course, the History of Prints.

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From Boxelder, based on a design by GUstav Klimt. Handmade 100% silk, $38

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