Choose a Future in the Arts
School of Art, Art History & Design
Unlock Your Creative Potential
Grow as
an Artist
The best thing about the Hixson-Lied College is the community. Everyone has such a brilliant mind and the many talents that are displayed throughout the college amaze me every single day.”
In the School of Art, Art History & Design, our state-of-the-art facilities and arts-rich campus offer the perfect canvas for your artistic journey, while the school’s interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration and innovation inside and outside the classroom.
Academics
Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees in Studio Art, Art History and Graphic Design, the School of Art, Art History & Design emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and close collaboration with faculty and peers alike. At a renowned Big Ten institution surrounded by a thriving arts community, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge, resources and connections to start an impactful career in the arts.
Beyond the
Classroom
Expand your artistic journey outside the classroom through student-curated galleries, engaging with numerous arts organizations around campus, attending visiting artist talks and discovering Lincoln’s diverse, dynamic arts community that attracts creatives from around the world.
Studios & Spaces
Students thrive amidst surroundings that inspire, including renowned institutions like the Sheldon Museum of Art and the Great Plains Art Collection.
student work
Rachel Dempsey
Third Year (Graphic Design)
UGH! My Tummy Hurts Again (interior spread)
Dawson Adams
Third Year (Studio Art)
head 18 & head 19, acrylic on concrete, 14"x9.5"x13"(x2), 2024
Lim Pouch
Fourth Year (Studio Art)
Holz Reach, Oil on linen, 11x14 , 2024
Art &
Community
Students will immerse themselves in a vibrant arts community in the heart of the city of Lincoln, where creativity and opportunities abound that will shape your education and future career as an artist.
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