'Celebration of Youth XIII: Innovations' at Hillestad Gallery Oct. 9-27

Youth from across Nebraska will celebrate their textile innovations Oct. 9-27 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery.

Twenty-two 4-H'ers, ages 10 through 19, will have their textile art on display as part of "Celebration of Youth XIII: Innovations" at the gallery on the second floor of the Home Economics Building, north of 35th Street and East Campus Loop.

The wide variety of textile art, apparel and home environment design on display was selected by jurors from more than 2,700 Nebraska State Fair 4-H clothing and home environment project exhibits.

The exhibit recognizes the accomplishments and creativity of Nebraska youth and the uniqueness of their projects. The experience also increases their understanding of textile science, design and apparel merchandising while exposing them to college life.

Youth will discuss their work at a public lecture in the Home Economics Building at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15. A visit to the gallery and artists reception follows. The exhibit and lecture are free and open to the public.

For more information about the Celebration of Youth exhibit, call (402) 472-2911. The Hillestad Gallery is open to the public without charge Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed weekends and university holidays. Visitors may park in East Campus lots marked Visitor Parking. Parking passes may be obtained the day of the visit in Rooms 105 or 234 of the Home Economics Building.

Celebration of Youth is sponsored by the nonprofit group, Friends of the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery; the Department of Textiles, Clothing and Design in the College of Education and Human Sciences; and 4-H, a part of UNL Extension in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The links below are to color JPEG images of two pieces in the "Celebration of Youth" exhibit. They are "Crocheted Dress" by Kyla Huey-Labelet of Shubert and "Bargello in the Round," a quilt by Laura Purcell of Cook.

Following is a list gallery exhibitors and alternates by hometown with the titles of their projects.

Alliance: Chelsea Cowher (gallery participant, home environment), "Alkoomi Burrimul."

Avoca: Rebecca Thoms (alternate, home environment), "Purple Stars."

Belvidere: Samantha Hatfield (alternate, home environment), "My Zany Zebra."

Bennet: Jessica Stephenson (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "The Urban Jungle."

Bladen: Emily Lovejoy (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Orange Vest, Coat of Many Strips."

Cook: Laura Purcell (gallery participant, home environment), "Bargello in the Round" and "Nantucket Lightship Basket."

Elkhorn: Frankie Krejci Smith (alternate, home environment), "Live Simply."

Fairbury: Michelle Fairley (alternate, clothing and apparel), "Shimmer and Shine: Evening Elegance."

Funk: Krystal Ericson (alternate, clothing and apparel), "Lotus Blossom."

Gibbon: Elizabeth Manfull (gallery participant, home environment), "Grandpa's Flower Garden."

Gresham: Jessica Wiemer (gallery participant, home environment), "Grandma's Garden."

Hastings: Jacie Oshsner (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Necktie Dress."

Indianola: Hailey Esch (gallery participant, home environment), "Marbled Mayhem."

Lexington: Erica Heusinkvelt (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Prom's Pleated Perfection"; Rebecca Rickertsen (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Polynesian Petals."

Minatare: Jessica Seals (alternate, clothing and apparel), "Wild and Wooly Bling."

Morrill: Schila Strain (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Orange Blossom Special."

Norfolk: Laurel Rub (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Nebraskan Gray Steel Magnolia," and (alternate, clothing and apparel), "Renovations in Suede."

North Platte: Mary Jacobson (gallery participant, home environment), "Metamorphosis" and (alternate, home environment), "Autumn Leaves."

Shubert: Kyla Huey-Lambelet (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Crocheted Dress."

Stromsburg: Tommy Hester (gallery participant, home environment), "Hand Crafted Mosaic Clay End Table"; Kelsey Quandt (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Victorian Jewel."

Swanton: Katlyn Likens (alternate, home environment), "Blue Swedish Weaving."

Syracuse: Kim Windhorst (alternate, home environment), "Chenille Bed of Paisley.

Tekamah: Megan Anderson (gallery participant, home environment), "Radiance."

Upland: Brittany Johnson (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "Raw Hide -- Done Right."

Walton: Evan Kucera (gallery participant, home environment), "Ruby."

West Point: Tatem Kreikemeier (gallery participant, home environment), "Crazy Curves"; Elizabeth Rogers (gallery participant, home environment), "My Crayon Box."

Wilber: Barrett Huneke (gallery participant, clothing and apparel), "In The Saddle . . . Or Out!"

CONTACT: Wendy Weiss, Director, Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, (402) 472-6370