Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture talk with Jessica Groskopf (Read More)
A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be featured at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center through November 20. Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture, will give a talk about the historical role of women, their current challenges and their future involvement in agricultural sciences at 6 p.m. on November 18. The exhibition, “Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture,” aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of over 70 portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Each portrait is accompanied by the subject’s short answer to the question, “what has called you to this work?” Minnesota-based photographer John Noltner has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. His multimedia arts project, “A Peace of My Mind,” uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, “A Peace of My Mind” leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. “A Peace of My Mind" reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections.
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Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture Exhibition: UNL West Central REEC (Read More)
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will celebrate 40 years with a traveling photo gallery exhibition, "Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture." The gallery aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Through portraits and personal stories, Noltner works to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. "We are thrilled to present this unique exhibition honoring the resilience, innovation and enduring impact of women in agriculture," said Jessica Groskopf, Director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. "Through these powerful portraits, we hope to encourage discussion about the role of women in our state’s largest industry." On November 18 at 6 p.m., Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture, will speak about the historical role of women, their current challenges and their future involvement in agricultural sciences.
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“Beyond Combat:” Opening Day Celebration (Read More)
At the Durham Museum a patriotic celebration kicks off Veterans Day weekend and the opening of Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of "Doc" Cook. At 1PM, the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard will set the stage for a day of remembrance with the presentation of colors followed by the national anthem and an armed forces salute by the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band that pays tribute to our brave veterans. Guests can enjoy a craft activity at The Platform where they will create their own poppy and learn more about why the flower is known as a symbol of remembrance around the world. This drop-in activity is FREE for museum members; regular admission applies for non-members. (Adults: $15* Seniors (62+): $12*, Children (ages 3 – 12): $8* *plus tax) Veterans and their immediate family enjoy complimentary admission all weekend long in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans can also enjoy a FREE hot dog meal at the Soda Fountain both days.
ORDER: A Study of Narrative Shaping & Photo-editing will feature work by Louie Palu, a world-renowned documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work focuses on social political issues such as war, human rights and poverty. Nothing will be formally framed and there will be workstations that can be touched and re-curated by visitors. This deconstruction of traditional formats and thinking about the editorial process is central to Palu’s editorial projects he calls “concept newspapers.” MCC Elkhorn Valley Campus Art and Design Gallery hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Louie Palu is a documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work focuses on social political issues such as war, human rights and poverty. His work has appeared in festivals, publications, exhibitions and collections internationally. His project covering politics in Washington from 2019-2021 was selected for a World Press Photo award. He is a 2016-17 John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and a Harry Ransom Center Research Fellow in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the recipient of numerous awards including Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Grants, 2011-12 Bernard L Schwartz Fellowship with the New America Foundation and Milton Rogovin Fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is well known for his work which examines social political issues such as human rights, conflict and poverty. He is currently working on a long-term project on the Arctic partnered with National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Society and is a National Geographic Explorer. In 2019 his work was selected for the Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture. His work is held in numerous collections including the Smithsonian, U.S. Library of Congress and National Gallery of Art. Louie graduated with an associate of the Ontario College of Art diploma and has an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
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ORDER: exhibit opening reception and artist talk with Louie Palu (Read More)
ORDER: A Study of Narrative Shaping & Photo-editing will feature work by Louie Palu, a world-renowned documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work focuses on social political issues such as war, human rights and poverty. Nothing will be formally framed and there will be workstations that can be touched and re-curated by visitors. This deconstruction of traditional formats and thinking about the editorial process is central to Palu’s editorial projects he calls “concept newspapers.” ORDER will be on exhibit in the MCC Elkhorn Valley Campus Art and Design Gallery from October 16 to November 18. Louie Palu is a documentary photographer and filmmaker whose work focuses on social political issues such as war, human rights and poverty. His work has appeared in festivals, publications, exhibitions and collections internationally. His project covering politics in Washington from 2019-2021 was selected for a World Press Photo award. He is a 2016-17 John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and a Harry Ransom Center Research Fellow in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the recipient of numerous awards including Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Grants, 2011-12 Bernard L Schwartz Fellowship with the New America Foundation and Milton Rogovin Fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is well known for his work which examines social political issues such as human rights, conflict and poverty. He is currently working on a long-term project on the Arctic partnered with National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Society and is a National Geographic Explorer. In 2019 his work was selected for the Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture. His work is held in numerous collections including the Smithsonian, U.S. Library of Congress and National Gallery of Art. Louie graduated with an associate of the Ontario College of Art diploma and has an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
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Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture gallery talk with Jessica Groskopf (Read More)
A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be featured Oct. 1-31, in the Loft Gallery on the third floor of the Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Drive. It will kick off with a free presentation by Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture, at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1, in the East Union’s Prairie Suite A. She will speak about the historical role of women, their current challenges and their future involvement in agricultural sciences. The exhibition, “Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture,” aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of over 70 portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Each portrait is accompanied by the subject’s short answer to the question, “what has called you to this work?” Minnesota-based photographer John Noltner has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. His multimedia arts project, “A Peace of My Mind,” uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, “A Peace of My Mind” leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. “A Peace of My Mind" reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections.
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Beyond Combat: World War I through the Lens of “Doc” Cook (Read More)
R.H. “Doc” Cook, a photographer who enlisted during World War I, served with the 88th Division, 313th Engineers and captured the company’s experiences with his camera. A century later, local resident Mollie Anderson purchased a case that had belonged to Cook. The case contained his original photographic negatives. After researching Cook’s life and displaying some of the images at Gallery 92 West in 2022, she donated the entire set to The Durham Museum. Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of Doc Cook is a temporary exhibition developed by The Durham Museum. Through photos curated from Cook’s collection, it tells the story of the 313th Engineers from their training at Camp Dodge until the completion of their deployment in May 1919. Their story highlights military jobs that contributed to the war effort beyond the traditionally understood duties of combat. The military engineers that “Doc” served with were responsible for repairing roads, building bridges, laying track, improving dugouts and shelters and assisting in the restoration of war-torn regions. Plans for the exhibition also include a small theater area, with seating, featuring additional images in which guests are invited to linger with “Doc” Cook’s images and immerse themselves in the 313th Engineers’ experience. Admission (not including tax): Adults: $15, Seniors (62+): $12, Military/Veteran: $12, Children (ages 3 – 12): $8, Children 2 years and under FREE. Museum hours: Sunday Noon – 4PM, Monday through Saturday 10AM - 4PM, closed major holidays.
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Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture Exhibition: Husker Harvest Days (Read More)
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will celebrate 40 years with a traveling photo gallery exhibition, "Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture." The gallery aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Through portraits and personal stories, Noltner works to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. "We are thrilled to present this unique exhibition honoring the resilience, innovation and enduring impact of women in agriculture," said Jessica Groskopf, Director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. "Through these powerful portraits, we hope to encourage discussion about the role of women in our state’s largest industry." Admission to Husker Harvest Days is free with advance registration online at HuskerHarvestDays.com. Otherwise, gate admission is $25, $10 for youth 13–17, and free for youth donating 5 non-perishable food items or for 12 and under.
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Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture Exhibition: Nebraska State Fair (Read More)
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will celebrate 40 years with a traveling photo gallery exhibition, "Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture." The gallery aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Through portraits and personal stories, Noltner works to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. "We are thrilled to present this unique exhibition honoring the resilience, innovation and enduring impact of women in agriculture," said Jessica Groskopf, Director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. "Through these powerful portraits, we hope to encourage discussion about the role of women in our state’s largest industry." Admission to the Nebraska State Fair is $12, or $6 for youth 6-12.
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“Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” Photography Exhibit (Read More)
The exhibit “Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” presents a selection of over 60 color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Florence Arquin, and Juan Guzmán.
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Cristina Kahlo Gallery Talk: Frida Kahlo and the Blue House (Read More)
The exhibit “Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” presents a selection of over 60 color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Florence Arquin, and Juan Guzmán. Photographer Cristina Kahlo will present a gallery talk during the exhibit's opening reception. The reception will be from 5 - 8 pm, with the gallery talk at 6pm. Cristina Kahlo is a scholar, and researcher, and a practicing photographer and member of Maestro Julio Galindo’s Platinum Print Workshop in Mexico City. Cristina is one of Mexico’s most prominent contemporary photographers. Her three-decade career follows in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, Guillermo Kahlo, and father, Antonio Kahlo, both celebrated photographers. Additionally, she is the grandniece of renowned artist Frida Kahlo and is co-curator of “Kahlo: An Expanded Body,” an exhibition that investigates Frida’s medical history through her art. Cristina is the living legacy of one of contemporary Mexico’s most celebrated families, beginning with her great grandfather, her great aunt, and her father. Cristina is fiercely creative and engaging. She is the critically acclaimed resident scholar of the Kahlo family legacy.
