The newly restored bison diorama at the University of Nebraska State Museum reopened on April 8 after a year-long renovation. The staff also added several features to the exhibit's exterior that will make it more interactive and informative for visitors of all ages. Three bison skulls give an indication of bison evolution. Enhanced textual displays in large type and at child's height tell about the bison and the Native Americans who inhabited the area, as well as the environment they shared. The renovation was funded almost exclusively by the Friends of the State Museum.
Parking is available next to the museum.
The Textiles Clothing and Design Department Juried Student Exhibition will open from 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery. The show runs until May 3. This year the two jurors, Anne Pagel, director of the Haydon Gallery, and Kate Brooke, printmaker and president-elect of the Nebraska Women's Caucus For Art, selected 35 pieces by 18 students from a group of 59 entries. The work ranges from the humorous use of unexpected materials to poignant commentary on contemporary issues. According to Wendy Weiss, gallery director and associate professor, viewers will see wearable art constructed with teabags as the defining decorative element, and a suspended weaving with yarn and branches called Woven Forest.