Great Plains Art Museum hosts artist-in-residence April 22-27 Michael Albrechtsen of Olathe, Kan., will be the 2008 Elizabeth Rubendall artist-in-residence April 22-27 at the Great Plains Art Museum. During his residency, Albrechtsen will create two original oil paintings of the nearby Nebraska landscape based on site visits and photographs taken by the artist. Both paintings will become part of the museum's permanent collection. The public is welcome to observe and interact with the artist while he works. Albrechtsen will be painting from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., April 22-26 and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 27. Examples of Albrechtsen's work are available at http://michaelalbrechtsen.com. For more information, go to www.unl.edu/plains/gallery/gallery.html or call 472-6220.
