An exhibition at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum is showcasing the threads that connect non-traditional quilts to historical design and the world of art. “Perspectives: Art, Craft, Design and the Studio Quilt” showcases the quilts of 21 contemporary artists from five nations. The exhibition was curated by Michael James, a studio quilter and […]
Three faculty teams have received Global Gateway Faculty Leader awards to support international study abroad activities for 2010. The award winning teams are Terrance Sebora and Ronald Hampton, professors of management and marketing in the College of Business Administration; Michael Hoff, professor of art history in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts; and […]
Quilts of 21 contemporary artists are on display at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in the new exhibition “Perspectives: Art, Craft, Design and the Studio Quilt,” showing through May 9. The exhibition assembles quilts from the permanent collection of the IQSC complemented by several related works in various media owned by local collectors. […]
Four UNL professors were selected among the 2009 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for research, teaching and engagement. “The universitywide awards recognize faculty whose research and teaching have made an impact on students, the university and the state,” said James B. Milliken, president of NU. “The strength and reputation of any university depends […]
James’ quilts break tradition “The only way tradition can be carried on is to keep inventing new things.” Robert Davidson, Haida artist For Michael James, those are words to live by. The artist and chair of UNL’s textiles, clothing and design department works in quilts – a design medium that hasn’t exactly been known for […]
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken on March 24 announced the 2009 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for research, teaching and engagement. “The universitywide awards recognize faculty whose research and teaching have made an impact on students, the university and the state,” Milliken said. “The strength and reputation of any university depends […]
