By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is transforming the Central Green space at University Village by adding a new sculpture to the mixed-use development. The piece of art named “Parable” will include three large steel arches, with the shortest being 25 feet in height and the tallest 40 feet high at its peak. The sculpture measures 47 feet wide and will be surrounded on each side by four concrete performance stages and … [Read more...] about Large sculpture planned for Central Green at UNK’s University Village
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Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rick Schuessler calls it “a noisy, but exciting time” in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building. The department of art and design, which he chairs, is getting new studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture and glassblowing through a project that adds about 5,500 square feet to the building’s west wing and introduces new technology to UNK’s art education programs. “We’ve never had a department … [Read more...] about Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Christy Kosmicki has her own way of measuring academic success – and it has nothing to do with standardized test scores. She believes students should be imaginative and self-expressive, instead of focusing all their energy on finding the “right answer.” “That’s why we need art educators, because they teach kids that ability to visualize and problem-solve and be creative,” Kosmicki said. The Minden native has spent most of her … [Read more...] about Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
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 … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Few people have access to Raymond Schultze’s creation. For 362 days a year, it’s stashed inside University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen’s conference room – tucked between a pair of bookcases filled with various mementos and scholarly literature. Among the items on display – volleyballs signed by former Loper players, volumes of books on the “Writings of Washington” and “Laws of Nebraska” and a … [Read more...] about First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
