Sheldon to host series of special college nights this fall

Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln welcomes all students and faculty to College Nights this semester. Sheldon will be open at no charge one night each month especially for individual students, student organizations, class groups and instructors.

This is the second year Sheldon has offered a night schedule specifically for college students. Last winter scores of students enjoyed refreshments, camaraderie and art tours led by other students. Classes and students from all universities and colleges in the region are welcome.

Sheldon’s permanent collection and special exhibitions will be available for guided tours or informal visits. Snacks and beverages will be offered. Hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Guided class or group tours must be scheduled two weeks in advance by calling (402) 472-4524. No appointment is necessary for instructor-led tours.

The fall College Night schedule and the exhibitions that will be on view on those dates are:

Monday, Sept. 10: "The Permanent Collection: American Narratives," "Wanda Ewing's Bougie," and "Seasonal Celebrations, Daily Life: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide."

Tuesday, Oct. 9: "The Permanent Collection: American Narratives," "Wanda Ewing's Bougie," and "Seasonal Celebrations, Daily Life: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide."

Wednesday, Nov. 7: "The Permanent Collection: American Narratives," "Wanda Ewing's Bougie," and "Seasonal Celebrations, Daily Life: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide."

Thursday, Nov. 29: "The Permanent Collection: American Narratives," "Wanda Ewing's Bougie," "Seasonal Celebrations, Daily Life: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide," and "Sheldon Survey: An Invitational."

To learn about the latest museum events and to find podcasts about exhibitions and artworks, visitors are invited to check the museum website: www.sheldonartgallery.org.

Sheldon houses a permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects focusing on American art. The museum, located at 12th and R streets on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For information or to arrange a tour, please call (402) 472-2461. Additional information is available on the Sheldon web site, www.sheldon.unl.edu.

Contact: Tom White, public relations manager, Sheldon, (402) 472-1197