More than 120 students from 17 area high schools attended Imagination Day on Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A recruiting event for UNK’s Department of Art and Design, the day introduces high schoolers to the courses offered at the university and exposes them to new techniques and equipment. Participants attended art demonstrations, presentations and workshops during the event including glass blowing, ceramics, print making, painting, photography and computer … [Read more...]
UNK design students finish high at graphic arts event
KEARNEY – Visual communication design students at UNK won 15 medals, including four gold, at the recent American Institute of Graphic Arts competition in Omaha. The University of Nebraska at Kearney had 30 entries advance to the second round of judging at the Nov. 4 show, which included students from colleges and universities across Nebraska. Aaron Fischer of Comstock, Kelli Potratz of Grand Island, Sarah Styron of Lincoln and Jase Hueser of Papillion each won golds. Hueser also … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day: Reloaded!
UNK art, design students create 9/11 tribute
KEARNEY – Art and design students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney have created a 9/11 tribute and art display to honor Sept. 11. The public presentation, titled “Hello, 911 Tribute and Art Display,” currently is on display through Monday on the lawn south of the UNK Health and Sports Center, 2501 15th Ave. “As each academic year brings a new group of art and design students to UNK, they also develop a different viewpoint or understanding of 9/11 events,” said Professor of Art … [Read more...]
