NOTICE: The Robert Hillstead Gallery will be CLOSED Nov. 23rd-Nov. 26th in accordance with the University's Thanksgiving Vacation
The gallery is dedicated to Dr. Robert Hillestad, an internationally renowned fiber artist and Professor Emeritus of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design.
Photo: Gallery detail of THIS WOMAN'S WORK by Kendra Benson
Exhibition open August 1st, 2022 through December 16th, 2022. M-F 9am-4pm
This Woman's Work is a fashion project by Kendra Benson. Since 2013 she has produced four collections - Japonica, Padam Padam, americanodyssey, and Nashua. Whether inspired by dreams of 1940’s Paris, an obsession with a little-known chain of defunct roadside restaurants, or a fascination with the dark side of American life, the collections are always heavily researched and deeply rooted in nostalgia. Unexpected combinations of color and materials and riffs on traditional “dressmaker” shapes and details drive each narrative. Refined construction and finishing often belie a sense of play and the indulgence of childhood affinities. Each collection includes one-of-a-kind pieces and pieces produced in multiples.
Benson is a 2005 graduate of the Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design program at UNL. She has held design positions at Tracy Reese and Donna Ricco and managed Edna Moran Archival Textiles in New York.
Summer/ Fall 2022 Exhibition- Designer Kendra Benson
Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, December 16, 2022
TMFD will host alumni and NYC fashion designer Kendra Benson with an exhibition of her latest collections; Padam Padam, Japonica, Nashua and americanodyssey. Benson is a 2005 graduate of the Fashion Design program and has since launched her career with her brand THIS WOMAN'S WORK. We also look forward to a visit from Kendra during the Fall 2022 semester for a gallery talk and TMFD workshop with students in Experimental Design and Draping.
Read more about: Summer/ Fall 2022 Exhibition- Designer Kendra Benson
FUTURE TENSE: 2023 Textiles and Fiber Art Juried Exhibition
Thursday, February 23, 2023 to Sunday, April 23, 2023
FUTURE TENSE 2023 will celebrate the creative work of student artists, designers, and makers working with or inspired by fiber or textile materials or techniques. FUTURE TENSE 2023 offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary fibers by presenting the very best work being made by students in the field today. All SDA member and non-member students working in any media are encouraged to apply.
Read more about: FUTURE TENSE: 2023 Textiles and Fiber Art Juried Exhibition
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 Human Sciences Building at 35th and Holdrege Streets.
HOURS: The Gallery is open to the public without charge Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and weekends by special request. Call (402) 472-2911, to request weekend opening. It is closed University holidays and between shows.
PARKING: Visitors to the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery are welcome to park on East Campus in metered parking just east of the Human Sciences Building.