Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery

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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.

The gallery is closed on national holidays and when UNL is closed. For UNL Academic Calendar see: https://registrar.unl.edu/calendars/academic-calendar/ 

Current Exhibition

Michaela's show card

Michaela Lentsch Presents "Sustainable Fashion Identified - An exploration and education of sustainable apparel"
Friday April 4, 2025 to Friday August 1, 2025

Sustainable Fashion Identified - An exploration and education of sustainable apparel 

Michaela Lentsch

M.A. Option B Graduate Student Project.

Advisor: Dr. Sandra Starkey


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Dorsa's showcard

Dorsa Farzi's Show- Corsets of Empowerment
Friday April 4, 2025 to Friday August 1, 2025

Dorsa Farzi

M.A. Option B Graduate Student Project

Advisor: Dr. Sandra Starkey


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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. - 4 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.