The gallery will be closed until May 8th for the installation of a new exhibition.
Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery
Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery educates and increases awareness of the rich traditions of art, craft, design, and material culture expressed through the exhibition of all forms of textiles and apparel. The gallery is dedicated to Dr. Robert Hillestad, an internationally renowned fiber artist and Professor Emeritus of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design. Our mission is to educate and increase awareness of the rich traditions of art, craft, design, and material culture expressed through the exhibition or all forms of textiles and apparel.
Installation in-Progress
The gallery will be close this month for installation if a new student exhibition in May.
Visit the Gallery
The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery is in Lincoln, Nebraska on the UNL East Campus. It is located on the second floor of the Gwendolyn Newkirk Human Science Building #234, 1650 N. 35th St.
HOURS: The Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are closed on weekends, University holidays, and between exhibitions.
PARKING: Visitors to the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery are welcome to park on East Campus in metered parking just east of the Gwendolyn Newkirk Human Sciences Building.
Michael Burton - Gallery Director
Michael Burton - Gallery Director
Michael works at the intersection of digital design, VR, and maker culture—building spaces and projects where art, technology, and innovation converge. Whether he’s designing immersive environments, producing animated films, or developing maker-centered learning spaces, his focus is always on helping students build technical fluency and creative habits that spark new ideas.
He has served as the gallery director since 2019