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 Human Connections
Exhibition open January 9th, 2023 through February 17th, 2023. M-F 9am-4pm
Disconnector by Valeriya Dedushkevich & Ray Soper
Human Connections
Monday, January 9, 2023 to Friday, February 17, 2023
Human Connections features UNL student work from the Visualization Studio course in the Textiles, Merchandising, Fashion Design Department. Students visualized a physical and metaphorical “human connection” using sketching, 3D modeling, and body scans to create wearable art made from chip board.
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.
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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 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.