Pictured: Tim Guthrie Fred Simon Gallery Opening
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.
Visit this unique space or explore upcoming exhibits.
Currently in transition to upcoming exhibit
Coming soon!
Shabnam Jannesari (Hastings)
May 19 – July 12, 2023
Reception: June 1, 5-7pm
Derrick Burbul (Kearney)
July 20 – Sept 14, 2023
Reception: July 19th, 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: Oct 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
July 15 – Sept 9, 2022
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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