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Large sculpture planned for Central Green at UNK’s University Village

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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

First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement

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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

‘River at Dawn’ sculpture dedication March 14 at UNK

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KEARNEY – Visitors to the Health Science Education Complex are now greeted by a 250-pound, 50-foot colorful aluminum sculpture reminiscent of the Platte River. “The River at Dawn” by Daniel Goldstein will be dedicated at a public open house event at 4:30 p.m. March 14. The sculpture was installed in November, created by San Francisco artist Goldstein. Goldstein’s woodblock prints, collages and sculptures have been exhibited in leading galleries and museums across the … [Read more...] about ‘River at Dawn’ sculpture dedication March 14 at UNK

Sculptures donated by alumnus Shanahan installed at UNK

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By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kearney State College alumnus Dr. Joe Shanahan has had an appreciation for art since he was a child. But it was his art professor at KSC, Jack Karraker, who inspired him to become a collector of art and donate more than 100 sculptures. Shanahan donated two sculptures to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Both are made of rusted corten steel and were recently installed on campus. He also donated sculptures to the … [Read more...] about Sculptures donated by alumnus Shanahan installed at UNK