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
2025 High School Student Art and Design Exhibition
Monday February 10, 2025 to Friday March 28, 2025
This Spring, we are excited to host our annual "Juried Exhibition," showcasing the art and design work of regional high school students.
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.