Celebrating the 50th anniversary of our landmark Philip Johnson building and the 125th anniversary of the Sheldon Art Association.

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From the Collection

Invocation

Lee Krasner
American, 1908-1984

Invocation, 1970-71
Oil on canvas

Invocation was acquired in honor of the Sheldon's 50th anniversary and the 125th anniversary of the Sheldon Art Association.

Exhibitions and Events

The Naked Museum

May through June 2013

A return of the muses to the museum. Poetry, music, drama, history, dance, and a later muse, performance art.
Celebrate the home of the muses, the site of inspiration, and the beauty of place that is the Sheldon Museum of Art.
To focus on Sheldon's Philip Johnson–designed building during the commemoration of its 50th anniversary, all artwork has been removed from the galleries and Great Hall.
Guidebooks created by students in the UNL College of Architecture will be available for self-paced tours of the museum's architectural details.

"The Figure" Class Observation

Weekdays, May 21 through June 7, 2013

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Join UNL Professor of Sculpture, Santiago Cal, and his class as they use the space of Sheldon as a classroom to explore the figure. Morning sessions at Sheldon will be spent studying figurative works from the museum's collection and creating Sculpture for the Touch (works by students).

Paul Barnes Piano Recital

May 23, 2013

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

UNL School of Music professor Paul Barnes performs a retrospective of Philip Glass's minimalist compositions.

Partners Yoga

May 23, 2013

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Led by Yoga Body and Balance. Located in the sculpture garden (weather permitting). For ages 16 and older.
Note: We anticipate running this program as scheduled. Should weather become a factor, we will made a decision about canceling by 4 p.m. today.

Temporal Sculpture

May 24 and 25, 2013

7 p.m.

OmniArts nebraska presents Temporal Sculpture, an evening of choreography celebrating the beauty of the human form in motion and the architecture that elegantly houses works of art. $10 admission ($8 for seniors and students).

Museum Tour with Betsey Geffen

May 25, 2013

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

New York–based performance artist Charley Friedman, a Lincoln native, offers a special guided tour of the Sheldon building as alter ego Betsey Geffen.

Craft Circle

May 26, 2013

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Bring a craft project and work in the company of other creative people. Dry media including beading, crochet, knitting, needlework, paper crafts, and rug hooking are welcome; paint and other wet media are not permitted. Supplies not provided.

Troika Strata: One Play, Three Views

May 28, 2013

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Angels Theatre Company presents Troika Strata: One Play, Three Views in Sheldon's galleries. Prepare for a month of mystery as one story is told three ways in three different spaces on three nights. $10 admission.

Descriptive Poetry Workshop

May 28, 2013

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Led by poets Ben Clark, Stevie Edwards, and Josh Gaines in the museum's galleries. For ages 13 and older.

Young Musicians Lunchtime Concert Series

May 29, 2013

12:15 p.m.

Bring your lunch to Sheldon and enjoy music from some of Lincoln's talented, young musicians. This week features the Suzuki Strings.

The Naked Museum Party

Jun. 1, 2013

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The Sheldon Art Association and Honorary Chair Mike Seacrest invite you to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Sheldon Art Association and the 50th anniversary of Sheldon's Philip Johnson–designed building. Enjoy live music, small plates, and anniversary cocktails in a stunning setting.
For more information, to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or to reserve tickets, contact Jennifer Cantrell at 402-472-1454 or jcantrell2@unl.edu. Or order your tickets online at sheldonartmuseum.org/tickets.

Kinection: Connecting Modern Art with Modern Technology

June 4 through June 26, 2013

various dates and times

Interact with a wall-sized electronic canvas, leaving your own mark, temporarily, on the walls of Sheldon's galleries. Project designed by UNL Assistant Professor Anita Sarma and students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

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