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The '''Sheldon Museum of Art'''<ref>{{cite web| url=http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/unlnews/public/fmpro?-db=unlnews.fp5&-format=newsrelease.shtml&-lay=unlnews&-recid=34497&-find=| title='Sheldon Museum of Art,' 'Sheldon Art Association' are new names |publisher=[[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]] |date=2008-03-07 |accessdate=2008-03-08}}</ref> is located at 12 & R Streets in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]], on the city campus of the [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]]. The Sheldon houses both the Sheldon Art Association collection (founded in 1888 as the [[Benjamin Haydon|Haydon]] Art Club), and the University of Nebraska collection, initiated in 1929. Together they comprise more than 12,000 works of art in all media. This comprehensive collection of [[Visual art of the United States|American art]] includes prominent holdings of 19th-century [[Landscape art|landscape]] and [[still life]], [[American Impressionism]], early [[Modernism]], [[Geometric abstraction]], [[Abstract Expressionism]], [[Pop art]], [[Lyrical Abstraction]], [[Color Field painting]], [[Minimalism]] and [[Contemporary Art]]. The nationally accredited facility is said, in university promotional literature, to have the world's largest collection of 20th century North American art. The Sheldon presents its art in a building designed by [[Philip Johnson]]. |
The '''Sheldon Museum of Art'''<ref>{{cite web| url=http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/unlnews/public/fmpro?-db=unlnews.fp5&-format=newsrelease.shtml&-lay=unlnews&-recid=34497&-find=| title='Sheldon Museum of Art,' 'Sheldon Art Association' are new names |publisher=[[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]] |date=2008-03-07 |accessdate=2008-03-08}}</ref> is located at 12 & R Streets in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]], on the city campus of the [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]]. The Sheldon houses both the Sheldon Art Association collection (founded in 1888 as the [[Benjamin Haydon|Haydon]] Art Club), and the University of Nebraska collection, initiated in 1929. Together they comprise more than 12,000 works of art in all media. This comprehensive collection of [[Visual art of the United States|American art]] includes prominent holdings of 19th-century [[Landscape art|landscape]] and [[still life]], [[American Impressionism]], early [[Modernism]], [[Geometric abstraction]], [[Abstract Expressionism]], [[Pop art]], [[Lyrical Abstraction]], [[Color Field painting]], [[Minimalism]] and [[Contemporary Art]]. The nationally accredited facility is said, in university promotional literature, to have the world's largest collection of 20th century North American art. The Sheldon presents its art in a building designed by [[Philip Johnson]]. |
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In the Sculpture Garden, more than 30 [[monumental sculpture]]s are exhibited year-round and include works by [[Gaston Lachaise]], [[Jacques Lipchitz]], [[Claes Oldenburg]] and [[Coosje van Bruggen]], [[David Smith (sculptor)|David Smith]], [[William G. Tucker]], [[Bryan Hunt]], [[Mark di Suvero]], [[Michael Heizer]], and [[Richard Serra]]. |
In the Sculpture Garden, more than 30 [[monumental sculpture]]s are exhibited year-round and include works by [[Gaston Lachaise]], [[Jacques Lipchitz]], [[Claes Oldenburg]] and [[Coosje van Bruggen]], [[David Smith (sculptor)|David Smith]], [[Lyman Kipp]], [[William G. Tucker]], [[Bryan Hunt]], [[Mark di Suvero]], [[Michael Heizer]], and [[Richard Serra]]. |
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The Sheldon's exhibition program comprises approximately 20 exhibitions per year and focuses on American art in all media. The curatorial staff organizes exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, many of which circulate nationally. The program also includes exhibitions organized by peer institutions throughout the United States. Educational programs such as symposia, lectures, children’s workshops and tours are organized in conjunction with each exhibition. |
The Sheldon's exhibition program comprises approximately 20 exhibitions per year and focuses on American art in all media. The curatorial staff organizes exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, many of which circulate nationally. The program also includes exhibitions organized by peer institutions throughout the United States. Educational programs such as symposia, lectures, children’s workshops and tours are organized in conjunction with each exhibition. |
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| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska |
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| NRHP reference No. | 13000676[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 3, 2013[1] |
The Sheldon Museum of Art[2] is located at 12 & R Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska, on the city campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The Sheldon houses both the Sheldon Art Association collection (founded in 1888 as the Haydon Art Club), and the University of Nebraska collection, initiated in 1929. Together they comprise more than 12,000 works of art in all media. This comprehensive collection of American art includes prominent holdings of 19th-century landscape and still life, American Impressionism, early Modernism, Geometric abstraction, Abstract Expressionism, Pop art, Lyrical Abstraction, Color Field painting, Minimalism and Contemporary Art. The nationally accredited facility is said, in university promotional literature, to have the world's largest collection of 20th century North American art. The Sheldon presents its art in a building designed by Philip Johnson.
In the Sculpture Garden, more than 30 monumental sculptures are exhibited year-round and include works by Gaston Lachaise, Jacques Lipchitz, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, David Smith, Lyman Kipp, William G. Tucker, Bryan Hunt, Mark di Suvero, Michael Heizer, and Richard Serra.
The Sheldon's exhibition program comprises approximately 20 exhibitions per year and focuses on American art in all media. The curatorial staff organizes exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, many of which circulate nationally. The program also includes exhibitions organized by peer institutions throughout the United States. Educational programs such as symposia, lectures, children’s workshops and tours are organized in conjunction with each exhibition.
References
- ^ a b List Of Actions Taken On Properties: 9/03/13 Through 9/06/13
- ^ "'Sheldon Museum of Art,' 'Sheldon Art Association' are new names". University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 2008-03-07. Retrieved 2008-03-08.