For Freedoms

An exhibit at Sheldon Museum of Art explores the four essential freedoms laid out in a 1941 speech to Congress by President Franklin D. Roosevelt: freedom of speech and religion, freedom from want and freedom from fear. The exhibit includes works from Sheldon’s permanent collection and runs through December 31. The exhibit and associated activities are part of the 50 State Initiative sponsored by the For Freedoms Federation, a nonpartisan organization that provides ways for artists and art institutions to engage in public life. One of the co-founders of the federation, artist Eric Gottesman, visited UNL and presented a lecture in association with the exhibit. He also met with art students who were part of a graphic design class activity at the museum.