Eight graduating Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present their MFA Thesis Exhibitions in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall this spring.
The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in four rounds, with a new pairing of artists each week between March 22-April 16.
The first round runs March 22-26 and features the work of Katie Bosley (ceramics) and Julia Leggent (painting). In lieu of an in-person reception, a virtual artist talk and tour with Q&A is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/p7ae (Meeting ID: 972 6796 2923). The gallery will be closed for an oral examination on Wednesday, March 24 from 12:30-2 p.m.
The second round runs March 29-April 2 and features the work of Terry Ratzlaff (photography) and Isaiah Jones (printmaking). In lieu of an in-person reception, the artists are utilizing remote platforms to celebrate with the public. A remote artist talk for Ratzlaff will be hosted via Zoom on Thursday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. by 2nd year MFA candidate in photography Eddy Aldana. Connect via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/rft6 (Meeting ID: 968 9612 1842). In addition, Ratzlaff and Jones will present a live tour of their exhibitions via Instagram (@terryratzlaff and @isaiaherinjones) on Friday, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The gallery will be closed for an oral examination on Tuesday, March 30 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The third round runs April 5-9 and features the work of Matt Carlson (sculpture) and Chance Allen (painting). Carlson and Allen will be having remote artists talks on Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. Connect via Zoom at https://unl.zoom.us/j/98410402807 (Meeting ID: 984 1040 2807). The gallery will be closed for oral examinations on Wednesday, April 7 at 8-9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The fourth round runs April 12-16 and features the work of Taylor Sijan (ceramics) and Amythest Warrington (ceramics). The two artists will present a live tour of their exhibitions via Instagram (@taylorsijan and @amythest_the_ceramicist) on Thursday, April 15 after 4:30 p.m. The gallery will be closed for oral examinations on Wednesday, April 14 until 2 p.m. and Thursday, April 15 after 2 p.m.
For more information on the artists and their exhibitions, visit https://go.unl.edu/v7pd.
General hours for the MFA Thesis Exhibitions are Monday–Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Call (402) 472-5522 to make an appointment. The gallery will be closed to all visitors during oral examination times listed above during each round.
The Eisentrager-Howard Gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall at Stadium Drive and T streets on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Until further notice, all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are required to comply with current CDC safety guidelines (social distancing and facial coverings) in response to COVID-19. Details, exclusions and updates can be found at the City of Lincoln’s website at https://app.lincoln.ne.gov/city/covid19/how-to-help.htm and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln website at https://covid19.unl.edu. Additionally, all campus visitors must enter Richards Hall via the north doors if unaccompanied by student, faculty or staff. If greeted by an attendant at the stairs, please call the number below for further assistance.
Please contact the School of Art, Art History & Design for more information and assistance at (402) 472-5522 or schoolaahd@unl.edu.