Fred Simon held steadfast belief in the importance of establishing a vibrant arts culture in Omaha and Nebraska as a whole.
For nearly 40 years, Fred and his wife Eve served as generous advocates and supporters of Opera Omaha. They were also major sponsors of the Omaha Symphony, Film Streams, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Performing Arts Society, and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, in addition to Fred’s involvement with Nebraska Cultural Endowment and Nebraska Arts Council.
Located in the lower level of the Burlington Building at 1004 Farnam Street, adjacent to the Old Market. Open hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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February 9th – April 3rd, 2024
“As an artist, I find fascination in objects belonging to my family members, particularly those crafted by my mother, such as sheets, covers, and curtains. These objects, tied to my emotional past and relationships, serve as a source of inspiration.”
-Yun Shin
Studying & Transcribing involves a repetitive, intelligible, and recurring practice, reflecting the devoted time and investigation of decorative design as a guide in craft. The work comprises two-dimensional abstract patterns composed of gridded geometric shapes and subtle colors, inspired by handcrafted objects typically created by women.
Shin’s working method involves creating abstract images on a two-dimensional surface using humble materials like pencil and paper. The emphasis in her work lies in lines, grids, and fields of subtle color.
From Shin’s bio on the UNO website: Yun Shin has earned several art degrees, including an M.F.A. in studio arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a B.F.A. in craft and material studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a B.F.A. in industrial design from Cho Sun University in South Korea.
She began teaching in 2012 at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. In 2021, she joined UNO’s art and art history program to teach foundations courses, including drawing, art appreciation, and 2D design.
As an artist, she recently has had solo exhibitions at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Wisconsin, Whittier College in California, and the Des Moines Art Center in Iowa. Shin is a recipient of a 2017 Artist Fellowship from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
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The reception is February 8th, from 5-7pm. Reception is free and open to the public.
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Shabnam Jannesari (Hastings)
May 19 – July 12, 2023
Reception: June 1, 5-7pm
Derrick Burbul (Kearney)
July 21 – Sept 14, 2023
Reception: July 20th, 5-7pm
Folk Art Exhibition
Sept 29 – Nov 29, 2023
Reception: Sept 28th, 5-7pm
Santiago Cal (Lincoln)
Dec 8, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Reception: December 7, 5-7pm
Yun Shin (Omaha)
Feb 9 – April 3, 2024
Reception: February 8, 5-7pm
Paula Wallace (Omaha) and Gretchen Peters (Gering)
April 12 – June 5, 2024
Reception: April 11, 5-7pm
Allegra Hangen (Omaha)
June 14 – Aug 7, 2024
Reception: June 13, 5-7pm
Shawnequa Linder (Omaha)
Aug 16 – Sept 20, 2024
Reception: Aug 15, 5-7pm
Karien Bredenkamp (Omaha) and Jeff Sedrel (Omaha)
Oct 18 – Dec 4th, 2024
Reception: Oct 17, 5-7pm
Calandra Cooper (Omaha) and Keith Buswell (Lincoln)
Dec 13, 2024 – Feb 5, 2025
Reception: Dec 12, 5-7pm
Susan Moore (Nebraska City)
Feb 14 – April 9, 2025
Reception: Feb 13, 5-7pm
Travis Apel (Omaha)
April 18 – June 18th, 2025
Reception: April 17, 5-7pm
Lindsey Weber (Lincoln)
June 26 – August 20, 2025
Reception: June 25, 5-7pm
Oria Simonini (Omaha) and Ilaamen Pelshaw (Omaha)
Aug 26 – Oct 22, 2025
Reception: Aug 25, 5-7pm
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Sept 16 – Nov 9, 2022
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Nov 18, 2022 – January 11, 2023
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Jan 20 – March 8, 2023
March 17 – May 10, 2023