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   from the issue of November 8, 2007

     
 
'Sheldon Survey' exhibit opens Nov. 9

"Sheldon Survey: An Invitational" opens Nov. 9 at the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery.


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SHELDON SURVEY - "Pearl Farm II" by Lisa Sanditz, is included in the "Sheldon Survey: An Invitational" exhibition, openign Nov. 9. Courtesy image.

 
The biennial invitational offers works by 20 contemporary artist on the forefront of American art today. The exhibit will be on view through Jan. 6.

The exhibit continues the tradition of invitational exhibitions that were held by the Nebraska Art Association beginning in 1888 and continuing through 1964. The invitational exhibition was renewed in 2005 with "Singular Expressions: A Sheldon Invitational." Many important works of art in Sheldon's collections were acquired through these exhibitions, and the works in this year's exhibition will be available for purchase.

Artists will visit Sheldon to discuss their work in public lectures followed by receptions. The remaining lectures include James Surls, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m., and Sandra Scolnik, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.

The NAA will also have a gala fundraising event, The Collection Campaign Party, at the exhibition opening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets are $125 per person and will entitle the holder to cast a vote for an artwork to be purchased for the Sheldon collection at the end of the evening. Contact Monica Babcock at (402) 472-2463, or stop by the museum during office hours for tickets. The admission to the exhibition and all events associated with it, except for the Nov. 9 opening, are free.

For more information, go online to www.sheldon.unl.edu or call 472-2461.


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