MFA Thesis Exhibitions on display in Eisentrager-Howard Gallery

Laura Cobb, “my mother’s hand,” archival pigment print, 2022.
Laura Cobb, “my mother’s hand,” archival pigment print, 2022.

Nine 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 beginning March 20.

The simultaneous solo shows will be on display in four rounds, with a new pairing of artists each week between March 20-April 21.

The first round runs March 20-24 and features the work of Asher Rey (painting and sculpture) and Andy Bissonnette (ceramics). Artist talks will take place on Friday, March 24 from 4-5 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. A closing reception will be held on Friday, March 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.

The second round runs April 3-7 and features the work of Carlie Antes (sculpture) and Jamie Ho (photography). Artist talks will take place on Friday, April 7 from 4-5 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. A closing reception will be held on Friday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.

The third round runs April 10-14 and features the work of Courtney Kuehn (drawing) and Laura Cobb (photography). Artist talks will take place on Friday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. A closing reception will be held on Friday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the gallery.

The final round runs April 17-21 and features the work of Maxwell Henderson (ceramics) and Penny Molesso (photography). Artist talks will take place on Friday, April 21 from 4-5 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. A closing reception will be held on Friday, April 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.

In addition, Gretchen Larsen (sculpture and emerging media) will present her MFA Thesis Exhibition from April 7-21 at the Turbine Flats’ Resonator Gallery, 2124 Y St. in Lincoln. An opening reception will be April 7 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Turbine Flats. An artist talk with Larsen will be on April 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

General hours for the MFA Thesis Exhibitions are Monday–Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

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.

Please contact the School of Art, Art History & Design for more information at (402) 472-5522 or schoolaahd@unl.edu.

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For more information on the artists and exhibits, visit https://go.unl.edu/c4zk.