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When Levi first became interested in using glass for his @unlart senior capstone project, he knew there would be a few hurdles he’d need to clear in order to bring his vision to life.

Earning both a Research and Creative Activity Grant and an Elgas Project Grant helped @theartoflevi jumpstart the process of pursuing the work that inspires him.

“When I started thinking about my capstone, I knew early on that I wanted to do something with glass work. I also knew it would be a pretty complicated endeavor since the process requires special equipment. With these grants, I’m able to get my hands on the glass and tools I need — things that can typically get pretty expensive.”

Awarded through @unlarts, Levi is one of many Husker artists whose work has been supported by these and other grants available through the college. The awards have also helped Levi make a personal connection from his past into his work.

“A big draw for me to explore working with glass is my grandma. She was really into antique glass that came in all these interesting forms and colors — she even made a glass bottle tree for me when I was really little. Getting the opportunity to explore that connection in my capstone is really meaningful.”

Throughout the application process, Levi found lots of support and helpful feedback from his program.

“Our professors are very vocal about encouraging us to take advantage of these grant opportunities and helping us keep track of deadlines. My sculpture professor and a graduate student both gave me amazing critiques on my application that really helped me improve it before sending it in.”

Grant applications are a big part of being a working artist, and Levi says that gaining this experience is just one more aspect of the program that’s helped him mature in his practice.

"Everyone in the school — from the professors to the grad students — has been very supportive and are so good at pointing you in the right direction. I'd say I’ve grown into a completely different artist today than I was when I came in here.”
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Levi Robertson is a senior studio art major from Columbus, NE. To share your story or nominate a friend, email social@unl.edu. #ImAHusker Levi smiles for a photo in the Richards Hall workroom with buckets and tools for clay around him. He holds a sign that says "I'm a Husker & empowered to make my art" and an example of his glasswork — a glass head wearing a hat taken in University of Nebraska-Lincoln by @unlart

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It is our utmost pleasure to introduce the newest member of the UNL Ceramics Faculty: Assistant Professor,
Andy Shaw.

We are so thrilled to have Andy join the UNL family. Welcome Andy!

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“Originally from the town of Lewisburg in central PA, Andy Shaw is currently a Teaching Assistant Professor of Ceramics at East Carolina University. Previously he taught for 16 years at Louisiana State University. His creative projects include the conceptual development and coordination of the Mid-Atlantic Keramik Exchange (MAKE) in Reykjavik Iceland, the LSU Ceramics Factory team-production studio, the first Queeramics Symposium held at LSU, and The Boneyard exhibition at LSUMoA. Andy has completed nationally and internationally based artist residencies including the Royal Danish Academy, SÍM Residency in Reykjavik, Íshús Hafnarfjarðar in Hafnarfjörður (2016), MAKE 2019, 2022, and 2025 all in Iceland, AIA with the Red Lodge Clay Center, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Canada, the Northern Clay Center of Minneapolis as a funded McKnight Artist, The Clay Studio of Philadelphia as the 2007 Evelyn Shapiro Foundation Fellow, the Archie Bray Foundation, and at the Arrowmont School of Crafts. In 2000 he earned his MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and in 1992 a BA in History from Kenyon College with a senior study on medieval Icelandic literature and law. He also studied at Penn State University, the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and apprenticed at Basin Creek Pottery, Montana.

Among the distinguished permanent holdings of his work are the Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Swidler Collection at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Everson Museum of Art, and the E. John Bullard Collections at the LSU Museum of Art and at Bates College. Andy is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.”

#unl #unlart #unlarts #unlceramics #lincolnnebraska taken in University of Nebraska-Lincoln by @unlart

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A space for collaboration, exploration and inspiration – that’s what students like Dawson Adams love about the studio. As a studio arts major, Dawson has the opportunity to create his work, display the art in galleries and even sell to those who get to enjoy his craft in their homes.

#UNLarts @unlart by @unlart

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Part of being a human being is having a unique sense of creativity. Creativity is like a muscle—the more you use it, the better it gets. Professors like Sandra Williams encourage students to flex this muscle through work such as mural design. Art in itself fosters ownership and a sense of belonging in your city, finding connection and collaborating with those around you.

Learn more about the School of Art, Art History & Design at art.unl.edu.

#UNLarts @unlart by @unlart

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A collective, yet diverse group of students who “share a curiosity about interrogating and articulating interests” – that is the beauty of Art History. Within and throughout the city of Lincoln, students are learning that art cannot be contained and that there is beauty sewn into our community. #UNLarts @unlart by @unlart

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It was great to have so much student work on display in the photography area this semester! Senior Istar Quintero has been three-dimensionalizing her photographs for the last two years! Don’t miss her large interactive pieces in the Undergraduate Capstone Exhibition in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall this week!

@unlart @unlarts taken in Woods Art Building by @unlart

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It was great to have so much student work on display in the photography area this semester! This series of gelatin silver prints from Weeping Water, Nebraska by senior Elise Kruska was supported by an Elgas Grant.

@unlarts @unlart taken in Woods Art Building by @unlart

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Students in Prof. @walkerpickering’s Studio Photography class made some phenomenal work this semester. Too hard to choose just one from each person! 
IMAGE CREDITS: Tenley Wright
Sierra Noble
Carly Liggett
Grace Shepherd
Hank Ball
Pat Rujirayanyong
Keely Gill
Pengcheng Lu
Hser Htoo
Abby Halsey by @unlart

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Jen Landis, the professor for “Designing Happiness,” aims to bring joy into the classroom by teaching positive thoughts and allowing students to design what fills their buckets with happiness. As a UNL graphic design alumna, Assistant Professor of Practice in Graphic Design Landis loves watching things come full circle as a student and now professor, collaborating and sharing excitement for graphic design with students. #UNLarts @unlart @jen.landis_ #graphicdesign by @unlart

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From @unlphoto Prof. @walkerpickering ‘s Studio Photography students tried to work outside with their 4x5 cameras, but rain got in the way. Seems like the dark cloths could double as ponchos! by @unlart

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Student Spotlight: Istar Quintero
B.A. Studio Art (photography)
Hometown: Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, but Lincoln, Nebraska, since 2013.

Describe yourself with six words.
Determined, independent, resourceful, assertive, productive and attentive.

What’s something you’ve done at Nebraska that will impact your future career?
Thanks to the Hixson-Lied Study Activity Grant, I attended a workshop led by one of my biggest inspirations, Colette Fu, at the Women’s Studio Workshop. In the week-long workshop, I learned the fundamental elements of pop-up bookmaking alongside five other artists from diverse backgrounds and ages. The program evolved from basic techniques to more complex mechanisms. This experience significantly impacted my future career by deepening my understanding of conceptualizing my three-dimensional work. It also gave me a lot of professional techniques that I have now incorporated into my craft.

Why are the arts important?
Arts are important because they foster critical thinking, curiosity and problem solving. While that may sound cliché, it is something I experience firsthand through my work and the materials I choose to use.

Tell us about something you have coming up that you’re excited about and why.
I’m really excited about my project for the upcoming capstone exhibition as I prepare to graduate this December. I’ve been work on this project for the past year and a half, and watching it come to life has been rewarding.

What do you like best about the Hixson-Lied College?
What I like best is the wide range resources available, such as student galleries to show your work and Adobe software. But also, the freedom to shape your own path as an artist. If you stay persistent, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow.

Would you like to give any shout-outs?
I’d like to give a huge shout-out to my partner in crime and biggest supported, Devin Tate, as well as my friends and family who have always had my back. I’m also grateful to my mentor who has been there throughout my four-year academic journey, offering guidance, Dana Fritz.

#UNLarts @unlart @istar_darkroom by @unlart

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Director of the School of Art, Art History & Design and Cather Professor of Art Fransisco Souto tells students “Your voice is what makes you special.”

Faculty and staff in the School of Art, Art History & Design work diligently as role models for students and to cultivate a space where students feel encouraged to use their voices.

#UNLarts @unlart @fsoutoart by @unlart

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