Academics
We attract students with a shared love for the arts and a desire to make meaningful impacts through their work. At UNL, you’ll join an artistic community that values tradition, embraces innovation and fosters thoughtful conversation through close collaboration with your faculty and peers alike.
Our Programs
Studio Art
Explore ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking in the school’s studio art program. With world-renowned faculty and comprehensive, top-tier resources, students will receive hands-on training that prepares them for diverse careers in the arts.
Art History & Criticism
Dive into the past and present of the arts in our art history & criticism program. Through in-depth study and critical analysis, students explore diverse artistic traditions that prepare them for careers in museums, arts organizations and beyond.
Graphic Design
The graphic design program grounds students in the histories of art and design principles, helping them merge creativity and technical skill that sets them up for creative careers in design and visual storytelling across physical and digital mediums.
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.
Explore Opportunities
How We Support You
Faculty
Our faculty are world-renowned artists, scholars and professionals who you’ll collaborate and learn from every day.
Studios & Spaces
From the vibrant and varied studio spaces and galleries of Richards Hall to the interdisciplinary digital labs and performance venues of the Woods Art Building, students have access to top-tier resources that inspire them to realize their artistic vision.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
New and returning students in the School of Art, Art History and Design are eligible for scholarships, grants and awards to help you on your college journey.