Nebraska Arts Council aspires to positively impact lives of Nebraskans through the power of art. We provide programming, grants, and opportunities to foster creative innovation statewide.

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Looking for an accomplished artist to engage your students? What about a seasoned musician for your community event? The possibilities are endless with our Artist Roster, featuring Nebraska artists from multiple disciplines who are available for hire.

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Current and Upcoming Events

Friday, November 1, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Not Too Far Distant: An original play by Becky Boesen

“It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did…” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters their challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when a […]

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Saturday, December 7, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Edem Soul Music

Plan to spend the first Saturday in December (and Willa Cather’s birthday) listening to Edem Soul Music! You won’t want to miss this eclectic, one-of-a-kind performance. Edem Soul Music (Edem K. Garro) is a world-class vocalist, performer, and multi-instrumentalist currently living in Omaha. Originally from the East Coast, a large part of her music focuses […]

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Friday, October 18, 2024

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years and marches Crescent City tradition forward in their brilliant stage performances. Returning to the Lied for the first time since 2006, the band has spread its hometown’s iconic sound to festival stages from Coachella to Newport, […]

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