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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery

Textiles, Clothing and Design Department

Exhibit Schedule


Biennal Juried Student Exhibition
Opening Reception, January 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
01/10/2005 -- 01/28/2005

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Selected Art Quilts from the Collection of John M. Walsh III
Guest Speaker John Walsh
02/07/2005 -- 03/04/2005

Public Lecture by Mr. Walsh, Sunday, February 27, 1:00 p.m. "A Collector Grows with His Collection," Room 11, Home Economics Building.

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Terrie Hancock Mangat, "American Heritage Flea Market," 1986, 84.5" x 70. Cotton, cotton blends, silk, acrylic paint, color photocopying; hand appliqued, hand and machine pieced, with hand embroidery and beadwork; embellished with various ornaments; hand quilted by Sue Rule, Carlisle, Kentucy. John M. Walsh III Collection.

Nebraska Style and Substance: 20th Century Dress
From the wardrobes of Alice Abel, Majorie Woods, Jack Graff, Mary Louise Babst and Mabel Lee
03/14/2005 -- 04/08/2005

Opening reception and lecture, March 13, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Home Economics Building, 35th & Holdrege, Lincoln, NE,

Guest Lecturer: Janice Stauffer, Suiting Ourselves: A Story of Men's Tailoring

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Repeat After Me
An exhibition of student work
04/18/2005 -- 05/06/2005

Opening reception April 22, 2005, 5:00-7:00 pm

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Megan McGee

Wrappings: An Art Deco Approach
Thesis Exhibition by Susan Kesler-Simpson
05/10/2005 -- 05/27/2005

The Option II Project of Susan Kesler-Simpson
Master of Arts Candidate

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Cultural Intersection

Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political and Patriotic Persuasion

06/03/2005 -- 08/31/2005

Robert Hillestad Tetiles Gallery
Home Economics Building
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Docent-led tours provided for groups by appintment. Call 402.472.6301 to schedule a tour.

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Nancy Koenigsberg: Line and Shadow and Lewis Knauss: Ledgers

09/06/2005 -- 09/30/2005

Reception with guests artists, Sunday, September 18, 2:00 p.m. Lecture in the Home Economics Building Room 11 with reception on second floor immediate following.

Brochures available.

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Celebration of Youth XII: Envision

10/10/2005 -- 10/28/2005

Opening Reception
Sunday, October 23, 2005
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This show is presented in recognition of the efforts of youth across Nebraska and exemplifies the artistic and creative fiber arts and textiles of youth participating at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit is held in cooperation with the Department of Textiles, clothing and Design, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development, College of Educationand Human Sciences and funded by the Friends of the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery.

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Barbara Lee Smith
Mapping the Mystery
11/07/2005 -- 12/02/2005

Lecture, Surface and Structure, November 11, 5:00 p.m. Room 11 Home Economics Building. Reception will follow on the second floor.

Public workshop, Line as a Journey, with the artist November 12-13, 2005. Registration required.

Workshop Registration Form

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Sites, 50" x 50"

Culture and Context: Difficult Subjects

12/08/2005 -- 01/20/2006

Featuring work by Gyöngy Laky, Jon Eric Riis, and Michael Rohde. Also: Christina Brooks, Jessica Chillemi, Tina Koeppe, Kim Madsen, Megan Myers, Stacey Skold, Sabrina Staff, Kate Kydik, Diane Young

Reception: Thursday, December 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m. on second floor, Home Economics Building

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