Mission Statement
The Sheldon Museum of Art collects, studies, and presents American art in its historical diversity and transnational origins. Housing one of the country’s premier collections of American art, Sheldon is committed to being a national leader in developing multidisciplinary approaches to the visual arts. Our programs and activities explore manifold relationships among the arts, from music to architecture, philosophy to film, and performance to literature. We invite inquiry and imagination by fostering creative and critical thinking.
Located on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Sheldon supports the University’s objectives in academic research and teaching. In the public service tradition of land-grant institutions, our activities and outreach programs foster collaborations within the University and among our constituents in the community, Nebraska, and the nation.
Director's Messages
In 2009, Director Jorge Daniel Veneciano has written a series of messages, which outine developments in new growth at the Museum. These messages are available by clicking on the titles:
Museums and Ethical Leadership
Sheldon's New Mission Statement
The Art of Civic Engagement
