Art Archives - Hastings College

Alumni shaping culture of two Colorado high schools

Coming from two different eras at Hastings College, Eric Johnson ’97 and Cora Lanter 05’ share something in common: they both aim to continuously build and shape the culture at neighboring Colorado high…

Mlynarik found unforgettable experience at Stuhr Museum

Stephanie Mlynarik, a senior studio art major from Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, is gaining an experience she never thought was possible. Mlynarik spent the summer before her senior year working in the archives…

Woman of Steel: Sally Jurgensmier ’93

On her family farm, near Minden, Nebraska, artist Sally Jurgensmier ’93 uses a wire welder to transform cold scrap metal into wondrous, expressive sculptures that fill her farmyard and showroom: a giant…

Opportunities at Hastings College help Polacek ’22 pursue art therapy (video)

Since she was young, Josie Polacek, who graduated in May with distinction in psychology, knew she wanted to become a practicing art therapist and counselor. To do that, she knew she had…

Ellis showcases artistic talents through painting murals

Savanah Ellis spent last summer in a basement. Painting for more than 100 hours in that basement, she was able to complete a full room mural for the Axtell (Nebraska) First Presbyterian…

Knehans leaves comfort zone behind while continuing her education at CalArts

An advocate for continually exploring outside her comfort zone, Hastings College alumnus Cheyenne Knehans ‘18 is currently pursuing her master degree at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Knehans is in…

Campbell creates sculpture for nature to reclaim (video)

One way or another, most materials used to create art come from the natural environment. Hastings College junior art student Joseph Campell from Columbus, Nebraska, explores that in a sculpture he created for…

Muff, Hessler score dream internship blowing glass for Corning Museum of Glass

Some students spend months searching for the opportunity that will give them real world experience, networking and pieces to add to their portfolio. For seniors Avery Muff and Christian Hessler, the Corning…

While finishing college career, Sesay developing skincare line to honor her heritage

Hastings College senior Mariama Sesay has always loved practicing skincare because when she looked around at her family, they all had flawless skin at any age. She said she dreamt of making…

When internship goes virtual, Vaughn learns to trust her own skills

After a semester-long internship with the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF), Hastings College senior Megan Vaughn was offered a summer job with them as an AmeriCorp summer associate vista. GGICF is…

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