Spring 2019 Exhibitions and Programs

Stuart Davis Arch HotelJanuary 18–May 5

First-floor north gallery

John Walker Moments of ObservationJanuary 18–July 14

Second-floor north galleries, including the Kathryn and Marc LeBaron Gallery

Table Manners Art and FoodJanuary 18–July 14

Second-floor south galleries, including the Sarah Pearson Campbell, Woods Family, and Rohman Family Galleries

Sheldon TreasuresOngoing

Roseann and Philip L. Perry Gallery, first floor

Stuart Davis (Philadelphia, PA 1892–New York, NY 1964)Arch HotelOil on canvas, 1929; 28 3/4 x 39 1/2 inchesUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln, Anna R. and Frank M. Hall Charitable Trust, H-268.1947

Barkley L. Hendricks (Philadelphia, PA 1945–New London, CT 2017)Bid ‘Em In/Slave (Angie)Oil and acrylic on canvas, 1973; 72 3/8 x 50 1/4 inchesUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln, Olga N. Sheldon Acquisition Trust, U-5540.2009

Martin Johnson Heade (Lumberville, PA 1819–St. Augustine, FL 1904)Oranges and Orange BlossomsOil on canvas, 1883/1895; 12 1/8 x 20 7/8 inchesUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln, In loving memory of Beatrice D. Rohman by Carl H. and Jane Rohman through the University of Nebraska Foundation, U-4661.1996

John Walker (born Birmingham, England 1939)Tidal ChangeOil on canvas, 2017; 84 x 66 inches© John Walker, courtesy Alexandre Gallery, New York

How does a painting come to be? This exhibition explores the question by looking closely at one of Sheldon’s masterpieces, Arch Hotel, painted in 1929 by Stuart Davis. Prints and drawings made by the artist while living in Paris—including key loans from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art—are shown alongside the painting to help shed light on its formal qualities, historical and geographic context, and artistic legacy.

Exhibition support is provided by Roseann and Phil Perry, Dillon Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Sheldon Art Association.

The vicissitudes of land and sea have provided rich subject matter for John Walker’s paintings over the past fifteen years. This exhibition features both large- and small-scale works created by the artist in response to living much of this period on the coast of Maine. Born in Birmingham, England, in 1939 and trained in the UK and France, Walker was selected to represent Great Britain in the 1972 Venice Biennale. Widely traveled, he currently resides in the US.

Exhibition support is provided by Roseann and Phil Perry, Alexandre Gallery, Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Sheldon Art Association.

Sheldon continues an exhibition of some of its most important and best-known objects, including works by Louise Bourgeois, Aaron Douglas, Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Exhibition support is provided by Roseann and Phil Perry, Dillon Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Sheldon Art Association.

What we eat, how we consume it, and where we source our food are expressive of our collective habits and desires. To that end, artists have long explored food as a theme to comment on social issues, cultural values, and political agendas surrounding our insatiable taste and physiological need for edible things. Spanning a period from the late 1800s through today across six galleries, Table Manners features important works from Sheldon’s permanent collection as well as prominent loans.

Exhibition support is provided by Roseann and Phil Perry, Kathryn and Marc LeBaron, Lisa and Tom Smith, Security First Bank, and Hixson-Lied Endowment.

Thursday, January 17, 6PMMember Preview of Exhibitions

Sheldon Art Association members are invited to walk through the new exhibitions with Wally Mason, director and chief curator. To join the SAA, contact Laurel Ybarra at laurel.ybarra@unl.edu or visit sheldonartmuseum.org/join.

Tuesday, February 19, 6 PM“A Diverse Menu: Race, Gender, Class, and the Things We Eat” A conversation with Ijeoma Oluo and Soleil Ho

Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want To Talk About Race, and Soleil Ho, host of the podcast Racist Sandwich, will discuss the intersections of food and the social constructs that define our world. Casey Kelly, associate professor of communication studies, will moderate the discussion.

Tuesday, March 5, 6 PMA Conversation with Artist John Walker

John Walker’s paintings capture the essence of light and impermanence of tides. Walker will discuss his creative process and fascination with the coastline of Maine with curator and art historian Jennifer Samet.

Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 PM

collectiontalk“Edward Hopper’s ‘Hotel Consciousness’” A public talk by Leo Mazow

Curator Leo Mazow will consider Edward Hopper’s Room in New York alongside his commercial work for hotel trade journals. Mazow is the Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane Curator of American Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Presented in collaboration with the School of Art, Art History & Design.

Thursday, April 11, 6 PM

collectiontalk“Stuart Davis: An American in Paris” A public talk by Karen Wilkin

Art critic and curator Karen Wilkin will discuss Stuart Davis’s Arch Hotel and the energetic zeitgeist of 1920s Paris. Wilkin teaches at the New York Studio School and is author of numerous books and essays, including The Drawings of Stuart Davis and selections in Stuart Davis: A Catalogue Raisonné.

Thursday, April 18, 5:30 PM“Real Food/Real Facts: Truth, Politics, and Power in the US Food and Information Landscape” A public talk by Charlotte Biltekoff

Sheldon partners with Humanities on the Edge, a speaker series that promotes cross-disciplinary conversation and theoretical research in the Humanities.

Charlotte Biltekoff, associate professor of American studies and food science and technology at the University of California, Davis, explores the cultural politics of dietary health and the values and beliefs that shape American eating habits, expanding upon themes present in Table Manners: Art and Food.

Saturday, May 11Soirée Parisienne Sheldon Art Association Gala at the Country Club of Lincoln

Kathy and Marc LeBaron will receive the Sheldon Award at a gala supporting the museum’s exhibition and education programs. Sponsor tables are available now by contacting Laura Reznicek at 402.472.1366 or laura.reznicek@unl.edu. Individual tickets will go on sale in March.

First Friday in Four CoursesFirst Fridays from 5–7 PM

Sheldon is serving four courses of First Friday programming. Each month will highlight local food producers or campus food experts in celebration of Table Manners: Art and Food.

February 1Appetizers

March 1Soup and Salad

April 5Main Course

May 3Dessert

Study at Sheldon

From Great Hall to study hall, the museum is transformed to support the rigorous work of students. Fuel up with snacks and find inspiration throughout the galleries.

Tuesday, February 5, 5–8 PM Wednesday, March 6, 5–8 PM Tuesday, April 9, 5–8 PM

Look at LunchtimeThird Thursdays at 12:15 PM

Members of Sheldon staff and university faculty lead 15-minute dialogues about artwork on view in the museum.

February 21John Walker: Moments of Observation

March 21 The Kitchen Table Series by Carrie Mae Weems

April 18Arch Hotel by Stuart Davis

May 16Beer Street and Gin Lane by William Hogarth

Events are free unless noted. Dates and times are subject to change. For the most current event information, visit sheldonartmuseum.org.

Donations are encouraged to keep programming accessible to all.

Ongoing Programs

COVER

Wayne Thiebaudborn Mesa, AZ 1920Cupcake (detail)Acrylic on canvas, 19617 1/4 x 9 3/16 inchesUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln, Gift of Mrs. Olga N. Sheldon, U-3387.1982

RIGHT

John Walkerborn Birmingham, England 1939Untitled (detail)Oil on bingo card, 2011© John WalkerCourtesy Alexandre Gallery, New York

Classroom and Group Tours

Tours of Sheldon exhibitions and outdoor sculptures are free and may be tailored to visitors’ interests. Guided or curriculum-based tours for elementary, secondary, and college students may also be customized. Generally, tours must be requested at least two weeks in advance. To arrange a tour, please complete the online request form at sheldonartmuseum.org/tours.

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Alexandre GalleryGeoff and Kristen ClineDillon FoundationHixson-Lied EndowmentKathryn and Marc LeBaronNebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Cultural EndowmentPace Woods Foundation

Peed FoundationRoseann and Phil PerrySecurity First BankSheldon Art AssociationLisa and Tom SmithLee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationJames Stuart III Family FoundationUnion Bank and Trust

Support for these exhibitions and programs is provided by

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Admission is free

Monday–Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM

Thursday–Friday 10 AM–7 PM

Saturday 10 AM–5 PM

Sunday 12 PM–5 PM

Sheldon will be closed from January 2 through January 17 for the installation of new exhibitions.