Partnerships between Art & Art History and our local community.
Gallery 1516
We are proud to welcome Gallery 1516 as an official partner to the UNO School of the Arts. Gallery 1516 is a venue for Nebraska and regional artists’ exhibitions which also supports the arts through fund-raising, community engagement, and encouraging young people to appreciate art’s role in society.Talk to your professors about opportunities for paid internships and hands-on experiences at Gallery 1516; these positions are nominated, so notify faculty of your interest ahead of time.
Friends of Art
Friends of Art is an organization of like-minded artists, patrons, and community members who come together to support Art & Art History. They focus their efforts on community efforts and scholarships awarded to CFAM students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Scholarships are offered to juniors and/or seniors for Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education students. Winners are identified by the faculty of the UNO College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media. For more information on applying, visit . A scholarship is also presented to the student who wins the annual juried Student Art Show. Internships may also be available through Friends of Art – speak to Art & Art History faculty members for more information.
Friends of Art (FOA) serves as an advisory/support group to the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Specific areas of concentration include collaborative community efforts, educational enhancements, resource development, program advocacy, public relations, and increased visibility for UNO’s visual arts program.