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# Nebraska Arts Council

Nebraska's State Agency dedicated to furthering the arts

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- [2023 State Arts Awards Nomination deadline extended](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2023-state-arts-awards-nomination-deadline-extended/) - The deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 State Awards has been extended to July 16th! Is there an artist or arts organization in your community that you would like to recognize? Nominate them for this year’s State Arts Award! The biennial awards program is Nebraska’s premier event in recognizing individuals and organizations that shape
- [2026 Creative District Assembly & Nebraska Statewide Arts Conference Registration](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-creative-district-assembly-nebraska-statewide-arts-conference-registration/) - The Nebraska Arts Council Creative District Assembly and Statewide Arts Conference are back! This biennial conference will take place this year Wednesday and Thursday, September 2nd & 3rd in Kearney, Nebraska at the Legacy on the Bricks (16 W 21st St., Kearney). Daily Schedule Wednesday, Sept 2nd: Sessions focus on growing successful creative districts. Open to certified districts, communities in
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Falling Skies" by Chad Fonfara & Beatriz Rodriguez](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-falling-skies-by-chad-fonfara-beatriz-rodriguez/) - Falling Skies By Chad Fonfara & Beatriz Rodriguez July 24 – Sept 16, 2026 Falling Skies brings together a thought-provoking from Beatriz Rodriguez and Chad Fonfara, weaving themes of migration, fragility, and the human search for meaning. Rodriguez’s prints reveal the struggles and resilience of fictional island inhabitants navigating displacement and survival. Fonfara’s Condemnations series transforms the image
- [I-80 Sculpture Project Exhibits](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/i-80-sculpture-project-exhibits/) - The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), in partnering with multiple Nebraska venues to host statewide exhibits celebrating the 50th anniversary of the I-80 Sculpture Project, originally installed at rest areas along the interstate in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial. Each community where one of the I-80 Bicentennial Sculptures is installed will have an
- [2026 Micro Grants are now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-micro-grants-are-now-open/) - Micro Grants are now open! Micro Grants provide up to $500 of non-matching funds for artists and small organizations with Nebraska addresses, who are first-time applicants and have an annual budget below $30,000. There are two designated tracks: Artist Development- artists only: Focuses on enhancing an artist’s marketing, business, or creative skills through equipment purchases, training, and
- [2026 Creative District Nebraska Poster Series](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-creative-district-nebraska-poster-series/) - We are excited to share that the 2026 posters from the Creative Districts of Nebraska Series are completed and ready for purchase. This year’s Creative District posters highlight the Creative Districts of: Alliance, artist: Bailey Johnson Dundee, artist: Drew Davies Grand Island, artist: JC Hochstetler Kearney, artist: Bobbi Dickerson The two At-large posters, not directly
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Resonance" by Charles Kay Jr and Casey Callahan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-resonance-by-charles-kay-jr-and-casey-callahan/) - Resonance By Casey Callahan & Charles Kay Jr. May 22 – July 15, 2026 Reception: May 21, 5-7pm Resonance brings together the work of Casey Callahan and Charles Kay Jr., each exploring perception and emotional presence through different visual languages. Callahan’s sculptures, installations, and color studies draw attention to subtle sensory rhythms—light, texture, movement, and
- [Spring 2026 Set Deadline Grant Panel Meetings](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/spring-2026-set-deadline-grant-panel-meetings/) - Panel meetings for this year’s Fall Set Deadline Grants will be held May 5th-20th. The following meetings will be livestreamed on the NAC YouTube channel starting at 9 am. Annual Series & Events (ASE) Day 1: Tuesday, May 5th ASE Day 2: Wednesday, May 6th Arts Project Grants (APG) Day 1: Tuesday, May 12th APG
- [FY26 Floating Deadline Grants open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fy26-floating-deadline-grants-open/) - Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is currently taking applications for projects starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. IMPORTANT: As a reminder, all grant awards and payments are contingent on NAC receiving federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). NAC will review these grants on a first come, first served basis. Grant
- [2026 IAF Recipients](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-iaf-recipients/) - Congratulations to this year's Individual Artists Fellowship recipients! The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists in Nebraska. Fellowship recipients are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be used for the creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research. This year's rotational category was Performing Arts. Here are
- [2026 Nebraska POL State Champion](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-nebraska-pol-state-champion/) - Pictured from left to right: Chloe Jacobs, Sophie Hemphill, and MajieAhna Winfrey Congratulations to our State Champion, MajieAhna Winfrey from Marian High School in Omaha. She will represent Nebraska at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington DC later this spring. Runner ups for POL were Sophie Hemphill from Seward High School and Chloe
- [Creative District Development Grants Recipients FY25](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-district-development-grants-recipients-fy25/) - The Nebraska Arts Council recently awarded Development Grants for FY25 to Nebraska Creative Districts. The grants are available to all certified Creative Districts and are made possible through an appropriation from the State of Nebraska. The purpose of the Development Grant is to provide funds to the Creative Districts of Nebraska for projects that focus
- [NAC is Hiring: Program Manager Arts Ed](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-is-hiring-program-manager-arts-ed/) - The Nebraska Arts Council is currently accepting applications for our Program Manager: Arts Education position. This position works to ensure that Nebraskans have opportunities in the arts and arts education. The individual in this position is responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating NAC's arts programs, as well as the administration of grants and services. Job
- [Artist INC Express Registration 2026](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-inc-express-registration-2026/) - Calling all Nebraska artists! Registrations are open for Artist INC Express! Artist INC Express, a career development program of Mid-America Arts Alliance
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibition: "Nostalgia: Moments in Time" by Nadine Saylor & Holly Tharnish](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibition-nostalgia-moments-in-time-by-nadine-saylor-holly-tharnish/) - Nostalgia: Moments in Time By Nadine Saylor & Holly Tharnish Mar 20 – May 13, 2026 Reception: Mar 19, 5-7pm Centered on the power of nostalgia, Nostalgia: Moments in Time, explores how memories shape the stories we tell about ourselves. Artists Holly Tharnish and Nadine Saylor draw from childhood impressions, garden spaces, and cultural narratives
- [NAC Secures New Funding for Creative Aging](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-secures-new-funding-for-creative-aging/) - Nebraska Arts Council recently secured new funding from a national grant program to advance creative aging programs for older adults in Nebraska. The Creative Aging, Creative Futures program, a joint initiative of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy builds upon the remarkable success of previous initiatives: Leveraging State Investments
- [NAC welcomes new Business Manager](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-welcomes-new-business-manager/) - Nebraska Arts Council would like to welcome a new member to the team: Rachel Zelm! Rachel joins NAC as the new Business Manager and comes from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. In her role, Rachel serves as the administrative support for the agency and staff, including accounting, budget monitoring, procurement, database and payroll processing. She
- [Invitation Only Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/invitation-only-grants/) - Basic Support Grants (BSG) Due to budget limitations, the NAC is not considering new applicants to the Basic Support Grant Program at this time. Provides annual general operating support to arts organizations across Nebraska that make important contributions to the vitality of our communities and cultural landscape of our state. Organizations must demonstrate excellent artistic, educational
- [2026 Spring Deadline Grants are open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2026-spring-deadline-grants-are-open/) - Applications are now being accepted from now until March 16th, 2026, for projects taking place between July 1st, 2026, to June 30th, 2027. You can apply on our online grants system. Categories that are open are: Artists in Schools/Communities Extended Residencies Artists in Schools & Communities grants provide funds to hire artists from Nebraska Arts
- [Artists in School/Communities Floating Deadline Grant Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artists-in-school-communities-grant-guidelines/) - Program Description The Artists in Schools/Communities (AiS/C) Grant program provides funds to hire artists from the Nebraska Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Roster to lead interactive sessions conducted online or in-person. During the sessions, artists share expertise with participants through creative and educational demonstrations, performances, or guided arts activities in a variety of disciplines. Sponsors may
- [2nd Annual NAC Open House](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2nd-annual-nac-open-house/) - News 2026 2nd Annual NAC Open House Nebraska Arts Council
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibition: "On Tradition" by Celeste Butler & Lesley Darling](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibition-on-tradition-by-celeste-butler-lesley-darling/) - On Tradition By Celeste Butler & Lesley Darling Jan 16 – Mar 11, 2026 Reception: Jan 15, 5-7pm This is Nebraska Arts Council’s second biennial exhibit featuring Folk and Traditional Arts throughout the state. Like the first exhibition in 2023, the curator is Teliza Rodriguez, a curator based in Nebraska. She selected two artists that
- [The Art of Connection: Creative District presentation by Karrie Steely](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/the-art-of-connection-creative-district-presentation-by-karrie-steely/)
- [NAC is Hiring: Business Manager](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-is-hiring-business-manager/) - NAC is Hiring: Business Manager - 2025 December Nebraska Arts Council
- [Past Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/past-individual-artist-fellowship-recipients/) - *First time award recipients 2025 Visual Arts Recipients $5,000 Shelby Seir* (Omaha) Jordan Ismaiel* (Hastings) Dana Fritz* (Lincoln) $2,500 Hannah Demma* (Lincoln) Beatriz Rodriguez* (Wayne) $1,100 Patrick Casey* (Lincoln) Bradley Peters (Lincoln) 2024 Literary Arts Recipients $5,000 Jody Keisner (Omaha) $2,500 Katie Marya (Lincoln) Carolina Hotchandani (Omaha) Caitlin Cass (Omaha) Brad Aaron Modlin (Kearney) $1,100
- [2025 Fall Set Deadline Grant Panel Meetings](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-fall-set-deadline-grant-panel-meetings/) - Panel meetings for this year's Fall Set Deadline Grants will be held November 18th-20th. The following meetings will be livestreamed on the NAC YouTube channel starting at 9 am. Art Project Grant (APG) Day 1: Tuesday, Nov. 18th APG Day 2: Wednesday, Nov. 19th Arts Learning Grant (ALG): Thursday, Nov. 20th While the panel will be live and open to
- [Board Meeting Minutes](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/board-meeting-minutes/) - REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING MINUTES Fall Quarterly Meeting September 11, 2025 Summer Quarterly Meeting June 10, 2025 Spring Quarterly Meeting March 4, 2025 Winter Quarterly Meeting December 10, 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting September 5, 2024 Summer Quarterly Meeting June 4, 2024 Spring Quarterly Meeting March 5, 2024 Winter Quarterly Meeting December 12, 2023 Fall Quarterly Meeting
- [1% for Arts Opportunity: University of Nebraska Lincoln | Westbrook Music Building](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-arts-opportunity-university-of-nebraska-lincoln-westbrook-music-building/) - The University of Nebraska- Lincoln is seeking existing 2D artworks for direct purchase to be displayed in the new Westbrook Music Building.
- [1% for Arts Opportunity: Call for Completed 2D Artwork UNMC | Residence Hall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-arts-opportunity-call-for-completed-2d-artwork-unmc-residence-hall/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025 Total Budget: $150,000 The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has issued a Call for Completed 2D Artwork to be installed on its new residence hall. This residence hall will house up to 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, offering diverse living arrangements and amenities. This Call for Direct Purchased
- [1% for Arts Opportunity: UNMC | Residence Hall RFQ](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-arts-opportunity-unmc-residence-hall-rfq/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: November 13, 2025 Total Budget: $300,000 The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for public artwork to be installed on its new residence hall. This residence hall will house up to 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, offering diverse living arrangements and amenities. The committee's goal
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Remaining Strata" by Travis Apel](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-remaining-strata-by-travis-apel/) - Remaining Strata By Travis Apel Oct 31 – Dec 24, 2025 Reception: Oct 30, 5-7pm Remaining Strata is a solo exhibition featuring a series of new sculptures on how artist Travis Apel has dealt with materials, memory, and malaise over two decades of living in Omaha. This body of artwork was reduced by aggressive labor
- [2025 State Arts Awards RSVP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-state-arts-awards-rsvp/) - The biennial awards program is Nebraska’s premier event in recognizing individuals and organizations that shape our state’s artistic landscape. The impact of the arts, and these honorees, is felt in the classroom, the economy, and the community. The awards ceremony will be held in the Rotunda at the Cornhusker Hotel (333 South 13th Street, Lincoln,
- [2025 Fall Set Deadline Grants Open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-fall-set-deadline-grants-open/) - Applications are being accepted from now until October 1st, 2025, for projects taking place between January 1st, 2026, to June 30th, 2026.
- [Fred Simon Gallery exhibition: In the Patterns of Being](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fred-simon-gallery-exhibition-in-the-patterns-of-being/) - In the Patterns of Being By Ilaamen Pelshaw & Oria Simonini Aug 29 – Oct 22, 2025 Reception: Aug 28, 5-7pm "In the Patterns of Being" artists, Ilaamen Pelshaw and Oria Simonini, use the work in this exhibition to evaluate what they see in everyday life, their memories into childhood, and their studies into their
- [Creative District Nebraska Poster Series](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-district-nebraska-poster-series/) - In 2024, Flatwater Free Press and the Nebraska Arts Council combined forces to launch the Creative Districts of Nebraska Series, a poster project celebrating the energy and character of the state’s official certified Creative Districts. Artists were selected from highlighted districts to create an original artwork that celebrates the distinct cultural identities that make their communities truly
- [2025 Creative District Assembly Registration](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-creative-district-assembly-registration/) - NAC will be holding its 2nd annual Creative District Assembly in Norfolk on Friday, September 12th! Learn more about programs and services from our reginal partner Mid-America Arts Alliance, learn how to integrate arts education in your district, and hear from a panel from the River Point Creative District about how to work with your local
- [2025 Nebraska State Arts Award Awardees](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-nebraska-state-arts-award-awardees/) - Congratulations to the following awardees for this year’s State Arts Awards! We had many nominations, and we are grateful to those nominators for all of their hard work! The biennial awards program is Nebraska’s premier event in recognizing individuals and organizations that shape our state’s artistic landscape. The impact of the arts, and these honorees,
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibition: "Marked for Unbelonging" by Lindsey Weber](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibition-marked-for-unbelonging/) - Marked for Unbelonging By Lindsey Weber Jun 26th – Aug 20th “Marked for Unbelonging and Feed explores the ways identity, memory, and power are constructed through systems of symbolism—be they digital, ecological, or agricultural.” -Lindsey Weber Marked for Unbelonging explores the collision of digital symbolism, natural science, and identity politics. The work layers imagery drawn
- [NAC is hiring: Director of Administration](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-is-hiring-director-of-administration/) - The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is seeking a Director of Administration to help lead a vibrant, proactive, and resourceful statewide agency that has extensive grant programs, a portfolio of pioneering initiatives and a national reputation for outstanding service to the field of arts administration. This position’s primary function is as the agency’s Chief Financial Officer.
- [FY25 Floating Deadline Grants are now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fy25-floating-deadline-grants-are-now-open/) - Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is currently taking applications for projects starting July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. IMPORTANT: As a reminder, all grant awards and payments are contingent on NAC receiving federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). NAC will review these grants on a first come, first served basis. Grant
- [NAC roster artist named 2025 NEA National Heritage fellow](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-roster-artist-named-2025-nea-national-heritage-fellow/) - (Photo credit: Steve Tamayo Ancestral Voices Mural, South Omaha, Photo by Ryan Soderlin for the Flatwater Free Press) Congratulations to Steve Tamayo (Omaha) for being named a 2025 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow! The program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional arts heritage. Steve Tamayo
- [2025 State Arts Awards Nominations Open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-state-arts-awards-nominations-open/) - (Pictured: 2023 SAA Winners) The Nebraska Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 State Arts Awards. The biennial awards program is Nebraska’s premier event in recognizing individuals and organizations that shape our state’s artistic landscape. The impact of the arts, and these honorees, is felt in the classroom, the economy, and the community.
- [Governor's Residence Gallery: Call for Exhibitions](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/governors-residence-call-for-exhibitions/) - The Governor’s Residence is now seeking submissions for exhibitions. The call will be open from Feb. 14th to May 9th, 2024. Please use this link to apply: https://nebraska.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/77344 The Governor’s Residence exhibition space is accepting submissions from all artists living and working in Nebraska who are 21 years or older. Exhibitions are typically three months
- [1% for the Arts RFQ: University of Nebraska | Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-the-arts-rfq-university-of-nebraska-kristensen-rural-health-education-complex/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: May 13, 2025 Total Budget: $150,000 Full project description PDF Project Description The University of Nebraska at Kearney is seeking to purchase completed 2D and 3D artworks for its new Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex, allocating a budget of $150,000 for this purpose. The Selection Committee is seeking work that already exists.
- [2025 Nebraska Poetry Out Loud state finals results](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-nebraska-poetry-out-loud-state-finals-results/) - Lainey Fillmore, a senior at Gordon-Rushville High School in Gordon, was named the 2025 Poetry Out Loud Nebraska State Champion. Lainey was one of nine students from high schools across the state who competed for the title on Sunday, March 9, at the Kimmel Theater at Midland University in Fremont. Majie Ahna Winfrey, from Marion
- [New CAAP Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-caap-artists/) - NAC is pleased to announce 10 new teaching artists who have joined the Creative Aging Program (CAAP) Roster. All artists completed CAAP training led by artist Carolyn Albracht, Ph.D. of Wayne. New CAAP artists include visual artists Laura Bentz (Chadron), Cindy McClellan (Aurora), Marlene Meitl (McCook), and Priscilla Mingus (Omaha). Also new to the CAAP
- [2025 Spring Set Deadline Grants are now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2025-spring-set-deadline-grants-are-now-open/) - Applications are being accepted from now till March 17th, 2025, for projects taking place between July 1st, 2025, to June 30th, 2026. Categories that are open are: Artists in Schools/Communities – Set Artists in Schools & Communities grants provide funds to hire artists from Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Roster to lead interactive sessions conducted online or in-person.
- [Transcription, Captions & Subtitles](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/transcription-captions-subtitles/) - Sorenson Interpreting Services ASL Interpreters Bethany Koubsky bkoubsky@sorenson.com 402/686-3317 Outlook Nebraska Audio description and brail printing Megan MackieMMackie@outlooken.org 402/614-3331 Rev - Audio Transcription Captioning, Transcribing and Language Translations CaptionAccess Real-time and post production Captioning
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Sugar Coated" by Susan Moore](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-sugar-coated-by-susan-moore/) - Sugar Coated Feb 14, 2024 – Apr 9, 2025 Reception: Feb 13, 5-7pm Sugar Coated translates the temporal delight of food into the more enduring satisfaction of painting. This exhibit explores the experiences associated with food, from the anticipation of the first bite to the sensations of indulgence. This complex experience is deliberately and carefully crafted
- [1% for Art: University of Nebraska Medical Center | CORE Building](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-the-arts-rfq-university-of-nebraska-medical-center-core-building/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: Feb 3, 2025 Total Budget: $133,002 Project Description The new UNMC CORE Building (Campus Operations and Research Excellence) – is located in the new EDGE District at the corner of Saddle Creek Road and Farnam Street in Omaha. The EDGE District is anticipated to a hub for health-focused scientific discovery, entrepreneurship and
- [Gov. Pillen announces new Nebraska State Poet](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/gov-pillen-announces-new-nebraska-state-poet/) - Governor Jim Pillen announced that Jewel Rodgers, of Omaha, has been designated as Nebraska’s next State Poet. The selection process was led by the Nebraska Arts Council, Humanities Nebraska, and the Nebraska Library Commission, a group of state agencies and organizations that together presented finalists to the Governor for consideration. Rodgers is a 3-time Omaha
- [1% for the Arts RFQ: University of Nebraska Lincoln | Architecture Hall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-the-arts-rfq-university-of-nebraska-lincoln-architecture-hall/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: February 11, 2025 Total Budget: $223,052 Full project description PDF Project Description The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking proposals for public art installations at the new addition of its Architecture Hall. Located on the southwestern fine arts quadrant of the City Campus, the HDR Pavilion anchors a prominent corner of the University
- [Newest Creative District: Hastings](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-hastings/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Hastings! The Heartbeat District, also known as the Hastings Art & Beat District, is generally bounded by Burlington Avenue, Eastside Boulevard, the railroad tracks, and 7th Street in Hastings’ historic downtown. With revitalized historic buildings that contain local businesses and upper story living, Downtown Hastings is a lively
- [Fred Simon Gallery Meet & Greet](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fred-simon-gallery-meet-greet/) - You are welcome to join our holiday meet and greet and the Fred Simon Gallery opening reception at the NAC offices! The meet and greet will start at 4 pm, followed by the opening reception of the next Fred Simon Gallery exhibit. Meet our newest NAC staff members: Cindy Grady Cindy is NAC’s new Deputy
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: “Filament” by Calandra Cooper and Keith D. Buswell](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-filament-by-calandra-cooper-and-keith-d-buswell/) - Filament An exhibition by Calandra Cooper and Keith D. Buswell Dec 13, 2024 – Feb 5, 2025 Reception: Dec 12, 5-7pm This Fred Simon Gallery exhibition features the works of Calandra Cooper, Omaha, and Keith D. Buswell, Lincoln. In this exhibition, we examine facets of filaments -- the threads that tie us together, and literally,
- [1% for Art RFQ: University of Nebraska Lincoln | Westbrook Music Building](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-the-arts-rfq-university-of-nebraska-lincoln-westbrook-music-building/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: January 6 Total Budget: $450,000 Project Description The Westbrook Music Building is a facility within the Glenn Korff School of Music in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which is Nebraska’s only land-grant university. The Glenn Korff School of Music is a professional, comprehensive arts
- [2024 Fall Set Deadline Grant Panel Links](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-fall-set-deadline-grant-panel-links/) - Nebraska Arts Council will be holding our first 2024 Fall Set Deadline Grant Panel for the Arts Project Grant category on Wednesday, November 13th, and Thursday, November 14th, as well as the Arts Learning Project grant category on Tuesday, November 19th. All three panels will be live streamed on our YouTube channel starting 9 a.m.
- [2024 CAAP Artist Training Application](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/caap-artist-training-application/) - Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) artist training cohort. A limited number of artists will be selected for this training, which will be conducted by Carolyn Albracht, Ph.D. You must be available for online training December 16, 17, and 18 from 6-8 p.m. CST (5-7 p.m. MST). Participants will
- [Newest Creative District: Auburn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Auburn! The Auburn Creative District is a destination for tourists with its friendly, small-town feel, rich history, and opportunities to enjoy arts and culture both inside and outdoors. Their mission is to nurture and cohesively promote the district’s unique cultural identity, engage community members of all ages, and
- [NAC Creative District Assembly Open Call for Host Communities](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-creative-district-assembly-open-call-for-host-communities/) - The Nebraska Arts Council invites you to submit a proposal to host the 2025 Creative District Assembly. The Creative District Assembly is an annual event that will be held in Creative Districts across the state of Nebraska. The goals of the Assembly include bringing together district representatives to learn from each other and presenters and
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "The Unfolding" by Karien Bredenkamp and Jeff Sedrel](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-the-unfolding-by-karien-bredenkamp-and-jeff-sedrel/) - The Unfolding An exhibition by Karien Bredenkamp and Jeff Sedrel October 18 – December 4th, 2024 Reception: Oct 17, 5-7pm The "Unfolding" exhibition brings together the contrasting yet complementary worlds of artists Karien Bredenkamp and Jeff Sedrel. Through their distinct mediums and approaches, both explore themes of growth, transformation, and revelation. Jeff Sedrel’s floral compositions
- [1%for RFQ: Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home in Bellevue](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1for-rfq-eastern-nebraska-veterans-home-in-bellevue/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: November 3, 2024 Total Budget: $21,243 Click here for full Request for Qualifications and submission details Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home (ENVH) is one of Nebraska's four veterans' homes across the state, and is located in Bellevue in the southeast part of Nebraska. The building has multiple different wings, known as Neighborhoods, which
- [Fall 2024 Set Deadline Grants are open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fall-2024-set-deadline-grants-are-open/) - Fall Set Deadline grants are open! These grants are for projects occurring between January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. Categories that will be open are: Artists in Schools/Communities – Set Arts Learning Project Grant Arts Project Grant Deadline is October 1st.
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: “Disorder” by Shawnequa Linder](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-disorder-by-shawnequa-linder/) - Disorder BY SHAWNEQUA LINDER August 16 – October 9, 2024 Reception: August 15th, 2024, 5-7 pm "Disorder" captures Shawnequa's visionary approach as she transcends traditional portraits and figurative, exploring endless possibilities through her unique texture technique. Her work features unique characters that evoke familiarity and enigma, inviting viewers to ponder the narrative beneath the surface.
- [NAC Deputy Director position re-opened for applications](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-deputy-director-position-re-opened-for-applications/) - Nebraska Arts Council has reopened applications to fill the Deputy Director position. As chief financial officer for the agency, the Deputy Director develops, maintains, and reports all budgeting and financial accounting of the agency to the executive director, the board, and the proper governmental agencies. As chief operating officer for the agency, the Deputy Director
- [NAC is hiring!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-is-hiring-again/) - Nebraska Arts Council is looking to fill the Deputy Director position. As chief financial officer for the agency, the Deputy Director develops, maintains, and reports all budgeting and financial accounting of the agency to the executive director, the board, and the proper governmental agencies. As chief operating officer for the agency, the Deputy Director supervises
- [Call for Photos: NAC Website](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/call-for-photos-nac-website/) - Nebraska arts council is looking for photos to be featured on our website. NAC is wanting to showcase your photos on the front page of our website! We will be rotating the photos to highlight art, organizations, and communities in Nebraska! Photos must be of high quality (preferably with a DSLR camera) and landscape
- [Nebraska State Poet Selection 2025-29](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-state-poet-selection-2025-29/) - The Nebraska Arts Council, Humanities Nebraska, and Nebraska Library Commission are seeking nominations for the next Nebraska State Poet. This designation recognizes and honors a Nebraska poet of exceptional talent and accomplishment. Nominations must be submitted online no later than midnight CDT on August 16,2024. Nominations may be made by any organization or individual in
- [Creative District Poster Series: A NAC & Flatwater Free Press Project](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-district-poster-series-a-nac-flatwater-free-press-project/) - Nebraska Arts Council and the Flatwater Free Press have combined forces to launch a new poster series celebrating some of our state’s most distinctive arts communities. This exclusive series showcases the energy and character of six of the state’s official Creative Districts. These original works, made by an artist selected from each district, celebrate the distinct cultural identities
- [NAC open position: Program Coordinator](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-open-position-program-coordinator/) - Nebraska Arts Council is hiring! We are looking for someone to fill our Program Coordinator position. This position coordinates NAC programs and services including the following grant categories: Basic Support Grants--Tier 2 and Tier 3 organizations, Annual Series and Events (ASE), Mini Grants and Micro Grants, Nebraska Touring Program (NTP), Presenting the State Poet program.
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "between / two skies / And a firm ground " by Allegra Hangen](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-between-two-skies-and-a-firm-ground-by-allegra-hangen/) - between / two skies / And a firm ground BY Allegra Hangen June 13th – August 7th, 2024 Reception: June 13th, 2024, 5-7 pm “The pieces in this series reflect the spontaneity and serendipity that she experiences each time she visits Folsom Point, and the acceptance of error in the creative process.” This new exhibit,
- [Save the Date: 2024 Statewide Arts Conference](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/save-the-date-2024-statewide-arts-conference/) - Join us Sept 5th & 6th in beautiful Beatrice, NE! On Thursday, Sept 5th, the 1st annual Assembly of NE Creative Districts (current and future) On Friday, Sept 6th, the Statewide Arts Conference for artists, organizations, and arts enthusiasts Make sure to stay tuned to the NAC website and social media to learn about how
- [Newest Creative District: Ralston](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-ralston/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Ralston! The Ralston Hinge Creative District is home to more than 18 creative businesses encompassing nearly every facet of the arts, from visual arts, performing arts, writers, a furniture maker, culinary arts and more. A vibrant cultural destination that values entrepreneurism, artistic expression, and attracts economic growth from its
- [Making it Public in Nebraska](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/making-it-public-in-nebraska/) - The Nebraska State Arts Council is pleased to offer Making It Public in partnership with Forecast Public art. This workshop series, comprised of six 90-minute virtual workshop sessions, covers practical and tactical subject matters in facilitating public art, such as stakeholder considerations, community engagement, calls‐for‐artists, equitable selection processes, contracting, and more. Sessions include guest
- [FY24 Floating Deadline Grants are open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fy24-floating-deadline-grants-are-open/) - Floating Deadline Grants are now OPEN for projects occurring between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Please click on the grant name to learn more about the application and the requirements. Artists in Schools/Communities floating (less than $2,000 per artist) Arts Accessibility Grant for Event Services Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Projects (LOI Required)
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Near and Far" by Gretchen Peters and Paula Wallace](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-near-and-far-by-gretchen-peters-and-paula-wallace/) - Near and Far BY GRETCHEN PETERS AND PAULA WALLACE April 12 – June 5, 2024 Exhibition Statement Artists Gretchen Peters from Gering and Paula Wallace from Omaha, who reside near and far from the Fred Simon Gallery, are both treasured members of their art communities. Despite the distance from each other, their attention to their
- [2024 Statewide Conference Call for Proposals](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-statewide-conference-survey-rfp/) - The Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Nebraskans for the Arts invite you to submit a session proposal for the 2024 State Arts Conference in Beatrice, Nebraska. The conference will take place on September 5th-6th, 2024. We are excited to invite YOU, our local experts, to propose breakout sessions that will energize our attendees
- [Newest Creative District: Grand Island](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-grand-island/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Grand Island! Spanning across the unique and diverse Railside and 4th Street districts, Grand Island Creative District is a one-of-a-kind destination representing the vibrancy of its hometown. The district is a hub of community, culinary delights, and cultural richness. Grand Island Creative District leverages the arts to promote
- [2024 Individual Artist Fellowship Recipients](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-individual-artist-fellowship-recipients/) - Congratulations to this year's Individual Artists Fellowship recipients! The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists in Nebraska. Fellowship recipients are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be used for the creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research. This year's rotational category was literary arts. Here are
- [2024 Poetry Out Loud Nebraska State Champion](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-poetry-out-loud-nebraska-state-champion/) - Pictured (from left to right): Carlee Livingston from Summerland Public School (Ewing), Elizabeth Buescher of Marian High School (Omaha), and William Mortensen from Wahoo High School (Wahoo). Elizabeth Buescher, a junior at Marian High School in Omaha, was named the 2024 Poetry Out Loud Nebraska State Champion. Elizabeth was one of six students from
- [Creative District Cohort Meeting](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-district-cohort-meeting/) - The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) will be holding a Creative District meeting on Wednesday, May 1st in Sidney, Nebraska from 9:00am – 11:00am Mountain Time. This will be before the Rural Prosperity Nebraska Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference in Sidney, Nebraska. We’d love to have you join us! We’ll hear from two of our certified districts
- [1%for RFQ: University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1for-rfq-university-of-nebraska-at-kearney-kristensen-rural-health-education-complex/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: May 13, 2024 Total Budget: $150,000 Click here for the full RFQ and submission instructions The University of Nebraska at Kearney is building a new facility as part of its Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex, known as the Rural Health Education Building. The design of this new building focuses on
- [2024 Spring Set Deadline Grants are now open!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-spring-set-deadline-grants-open/) - Nebraska Arts Council has opened its Spring 202 Set Deadline Grants. The deadline for these grants is Friday, March 15, 2024. The following categories are open: Artists in Schools/Communities The Artists in Schools/Communities (AiS/C) Grant program provides funds to hire artists from the Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Roster (Nebraska Arts Council website) to lead interactive sessions conducted
- [Newest Creative District: Alliance](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-alliance/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Alliance Creative District! Alliance Creative District is committed to building an enduring artistic community to foster economic and cultural growth. It will enrich and revitalize the area through beautification, coordination, and education while honoring our diverse history. This district is recognized as an attractive destination for the arts
- [1% for Art RFQ: University of Nebraska Medical Center | College of Dentistry](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-art-rfq-university-of-nebraska-medical-center-college-of-dentistry/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: April 15, 2024 Total Budget: $126,060 Click here for the full RFQ and submission instructions The UNMC COD (College of Dentistry) building, located in Lincoln, NE, is currently being renovated. It houses the Lincoln Dental Clinic, along with the UNMC COD Departments for Surgical Specialties, Dental Hygiene, Growth & Development, Adult Restorative
- [Public Art Online Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/public-art-online-workshops/)
- [Newest Creative District: David City](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-david-city/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Destination David City! As a hub to 11 surrounding villages, Destination David City mission is to grow art, improve the community and generate economic growth by embracing diversity in people and programming; and by being the community connector to organized activities and organizations already in place. The vision
- [Newest Creative District: Valentine](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-valentine/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Heart City Creative District in Valentine! Valentine is the “Heart City” of the Nebraska Sandhills with a rich heritage of Lakota Sioux culture and ranching, western shops and art, museums and historic buildings, the cowboy trail head, chic boutiques and gift shops, the sculpture walk, a brewery, renowned
- [Newest Creative District: Tecumseh](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-tecumseh/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Tecumseh Historic Downtown Creative District! This historic town, near Lincoln, has several destinations on the national Register of Historic places within the district. The town square contains many buildings which were significant architectural pieces in the past. The Tecumseh Historic Downtown Creative District is dedicated to fostering immersive
- [Call for Photos-NAC Strategic Plan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/call-for-photos-nac-strategic-plan/) - We are currently looking for photos from our constituents and organizations for our 2024-26 Strategic Plan! The photos we are looking for include: Events/performances (indoor and outdoors) Artwork in communities (murals, sculptures, statues, etc.) Members of the community in photo (particularly interacting with another or the event itself) Names of everyone in photo Permission from
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Studying and Transcribing"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-studying-and-transcribing/) - Studying and Transcribing BY YUN SHIN 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
- [Newest Creative District: Iron Horse (Holdrege)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-iron-horse-holdrege/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Iron Horse Creative District (Holdrege)! Nestled in south central Nebraska, Holdrege is a town that is richly rooted in agriculture, art, and music. The Iron Horse Creative District's mission is to create a vibrant and attractive destination for residents and visitors and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and artistic
- [2024-26 NAC Strategic Plan community feedback](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2024-26-nac-strategic-plan-community-feedback/) - As part of our 2024-26 Strategic Planning, we are looking for feedback on the latest draft for the strategic plan. You can download a PDF of the draft by clicking the link below. We are also looking for high resolution photos from organizations from events that would like to be featured. A second form is provided
- [Arts NOW Grants Awarded to Nebraska Schools](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-now-grants-awarded-to-nebraska-schools/) - Students across Nebraska will have access to projects in a wide range of arts through special grants awarded this year. The Arts NOW Grants are special one-time grant opportunities that were made possible by funding from the Nebraska Arts Council in partnership with the NDE and will provide $180,000 to 23 school districts impacting 79
- [Newest Creative District: Seward](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-seward/) - Congratulations to our newest Creative District: Seward Creative District! The Seward Creative District’s mission is to encourage economic growth through the cultivation of creativity by fostering diversity, inclusion and equity grounded in the innate ability to create and build a better artistic and cultural community through advocacy, promoting programs and activities, and providing opportunities for
- [Video: Fred Simon Gallery presents: "Across the Abyss" by Santiago Cal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/video-fred-simon-gallery-presents-across-the-abyss-by-santiago-cal/)
- [Newest Creative District: Hartington](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-hartington/) - Congratulations to the newest Nebraska Creative District: Hartington! The Hartington Creative District's mission is to celebrate community and grow vibrancy as a regional hub by preserving the rich history, and encouraging creative industry. This district is a welcoming downtown area for local residents and tourists that attracts entrepreneurs and is infused with its history, arts and
- [Floating Deadline Grants are closed](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/floating-deadline-grants-are-closed/) - Our Floating Deadline Grant categories are now closed. This includes Micro, Mini, School Bus, Arts Accessibility Grants for Improvement Projects, Artist Accessibility Grants for Event Services, Artists in Schools Communities, and Nebraska Touring Artist/State Poet. We anticipate the FY24 grants will reopen in late April for projects starting July 1, 2024. Please check back then.
- [Nebraska Arts Council 50th Anniversary Video](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-arts-council-50th-anniversary-video/)
- [1% for Art RFQ: University of Nebraska Omaha | H&K REACH](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-art-rfq-university-of-nebraska-omaha-hk-reach/) - RFQ Submission Deadline: January 29, 2024 Total Budget: $ 88,944 Click here for the full RFQ and submission instructions The H&K REACH (Health and Kinesiology - Research, Engagement, and Collaboration Hub) will call home to this 33,200 renovated building, which will include space for research laboratories, classroom, meeting spaces, and more. The offices for these
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Across the Abyss"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-across-the-abyss/) - Across the Abyss BY SANTIAGO CAL December 8th, 2023 - January 31st, 2024 Reception: December 7th, 2023, 5-7 pm "How to imagine Nebraska? I try to see with a child’s vision. I think about time; the now, the how it was, and the long before. I think about my son; he is Nebraskan, half from
- [Newest Creative Districts: York and Potter](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-districts-york-and-potter/) - Congratulations to our newest Nebraska Creative Districts: York and Potter! The Tin Roof Creative District (Potter) celebrates the history and popularity of the type of roofing used in many of the original structures in the downtown Potter area. The name evokes not only the sturdy indestructability of this type of roofing, but also the tenacious
- [The healing strands of art, created by Shasti O'Leary Soudant](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/shasti-article-unmc-1/) - Nebraska's latest 1% for Public Art Project sits in front of the Williams Science Hall on the Omaha campus of the University of Nebraska Medicine (UNMC). The sculpture, titled DE NOBIS ABUNDANS; ABOUNDS WITHIN US, was installed by Shasti O'Leary Soudant, along with her husband, Jethro in early August. Soudant is a multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, designer
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Nebraska Folk and Traditional Arts: A Sampling"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-nebraska-folks-and-traditional-arts-a-sampling/) - Nebraska Folk and Traditional Artists: A Sampling showcases the work of 10 folk and traditional artists who create in diverse methods and media and live throughout Omaha, Lincoln, and greater Nebraska. Folk and traditional artists learn techniques and imagery that have been passed down through communal or familial means. At times an artist has been
- [Newest Creative District: UNI Place in Lincoln](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/newest-creative-district-uni-place-in-lincoln/) - Congratulations to our newest Creative District: UNI Place Creative District in Lincoln! Nestled within the historic University Place neighborhood, the Uni-Place Creative District invites the community to embark on a journey through a world of artistic experiences. From theater productions and musical performances to art exhibitions and classes, the district is a haven for creativity
- [2023 State Arts Awards Winners](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2023-state-arts-awards-winners/) - Congratulations to the following winners for this year’s State Arts Awards! We had many nominations and we are grateful to those nominators for all of their hard work! We have 7 categories for this year’s awards with the following winners: Access to the Arts Circle Theatre Circle Theatre works to provide a platform and voice
- [2023 State Arts Awards RSVP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2023-state-arts-awards-rsvp/) - Join us for the Nebraska State Arts Awards and the celebration of the Nebraska Arts Council’s 50th anniversary The celebration starts with a reception at 4:30 pm followed by the awards presentation at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 19th located at the Embassy Suites – Lincoln, 1040 P Street, Lincoln Nebraska. The dress code is business casual and drinks and light
- [CAAP Librarian/Administrator Training Application](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/caap-librarian-administrator-training-application/) - Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) training cohort. Unfortunately, we are currently full and are not accepting anymore applications at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Alston at: anne.alston@nebraska.gov
- [New Creative Districts: Falls City and Columbus](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-creative-districts-falls-city-and-columbus/) - Congratulations to our newest certified Creative Districts: Falls City and Columbus! The mission of the Falls City Creative District is to stimulate economic growth by collaborating with local partners and promoting activities to enrich our historical and vibrant arts community. The mission of the Columbus Creative District is to curate a community culture that inspires
- [Fall 2023 Set Deadline Grants are now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fall-2023-set-deadline-grants-are-now-open/) - Nebraska Arts Council has opened its Fall 2023 Set Deadline Grants. These grants are for projects occurring between January 1 and June 30, 2024. The deadline for these grants is Monday, October 2nd, 2023. The following categories are open: Artists in Schools/Communities The Artists in Schools/Communities (AiS/C) Grant program provides funds to hire artists from the
- [Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) applications are live](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-aging-arts-program-caap-applications-are-live/)
- [Upcoming listening forum: Norfolk](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-listening-forum-norfolk/) - Nebraska Arts Council will be holding its next listening forum in Norfolk next week! The forum will be held on Thursday, August 17th at the Norfolk Arts Center located at 305 N 5th St. starting at 2 pm! The public is warmly invited to attend! The listening forum is an opportunity for community members to
- [New NAC deputy director: Nick Osborn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-nac-deputy-director-nick-osborn/) - Nebraska Arts Council is proud to announce that Nick Osborn has taken over the deputy director position! Nick joined NAC back in July and comes to us from Film Streams where he oversaw the fundraising and membership departments as the Director of Development. Prior to that, he worked at Creighton University in University Relations as a Business
- [Individual Artist Fellowship applications are now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/individual-artist-fellowship-applications-are-now-open/) - Are you an artist in Nebraska that specializes in literature that includes fiction, non-fiction, or poetry? Well, the Individual Artist Fellowship program might be for you! The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes visual artists in Nebraska. Applicants are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be used for
- [New artist video up: Derrick Burbul](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-artist-video-up-derrick-burbul/) - Join us at taking a look at the current Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: “Wanderings: A Walk in the Woods” by Derrick Burbul. In this video, we take a look at some of the pieces in the gallery, as well as hear from Derrick himself!
- [NAC to hold listening forum in Lincoln](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-to-hold-listening-forum-in-lincoln/) - Nebraska Arts Council will be holding its next listening forum in Lincoln next week! The forum will be held on Thursday, July 27th at the Lincoln Public School District Offices located at 5905 O St. starting at 5:30 pm! The public is warmly invited to attend! The listening forum is an opportunity for community members
- [2023 Nebraska State Arts Awards and Nominations](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2023-nebraska-state-arts-awards-and-nominations/) - Nominations are now closed! The Nebraska Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2023 State Arts Awards. The biennial awards program is Nebraska’s premier event in recognizing individuals and organizations that shape our state’s artistic landscape. The impact of the arts, and these honorees, is felt in the classroom, the economy, and the community.
- [Now hiring for new position: Creative Districts Coordinator](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/now-hiring-for-new-position-creative-districts-coordinator/) - The Nebraska Arts Council is currently taking applications for a new position within the agency: Creative Districts Coordinator In 2020, the Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Creative Districts (NCD) program to bring about economic growth, tourism, and jobs by developing the arts and creative industries in communities across the state. The success of the program
- [NAC to hold two listening forums in Omaha](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-to-hold-two-listening-forums-in-omaha/) - The Nebraska Arts Council will soon be holding community listening forums and grant workshops in Omaha (see dates and locations below). The public is warmly invited to attend either or both sessions! The listening forums are an opportunity for community members to informally share your thoughts about the arts in your own community, and the
- [NAC receives $95,000 grant award from NASAA for CAAP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-receives-95000-grant-award-from-nasaa-for-caap/) - The Nebraska Arts Council recently secured new funding from a national grant program to advance creative aging programs for older adults in the state. NAC sought funding from the States Leading Creative Aging program, a new joint initiative of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. We were able to
- [Nebraska Arts Council 2023 Constituent Survey for Strategic Planning](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-arts-council-2023-constituent-survey-for-strategic-planning/)
- [Upcoming Fred Simon exhibition: "Wanderings: A Walk in the Woods" by Derrick Burbul](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-exhibition-wanderings-a-walk-in-the-woods-by-derrick-burbul/) - Wanderings: A Walk in the Woods BY DERRICK BURBUL July 21 – Sept 14, 2023 Reception: Reception: July 20th, 5-7pm "Here I create photographic works where time is as elastic as Albert Einstein’s description, where photographic processes from the past collide with processes from the now, and create bridges between times, places, and worlds. A
- [Upcoming Listening Forums](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-listening-forums/) - Nebraska Arts Council staff will be conducting three four more community listening forums as part of our strategic planning. We look forward to hearing what community members have to say about the arts! We are also offering grant workshops in Omaha for anyone who would like to learn more about NAC grants and programs. Everyone
- [New Workflow for SAM.gov Federal Unique Entity Identifier Number](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/sam-gov-new-workflow-for-sam-gov-federal-unique-entity-identifier-number/) - On May 26, 2023, we introduced improvements to the SAM.gov registration workflow. The changes may be noticeable to returning or frequent SAM.gov registrants, but likely won’t be significant for those registering for the first time. If you create a new entity, you will be asked two questions about what you are trying to do in SAM.gov.
- [Listening Forum: Nebraska City](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/listening-forum-nebraska-city/) - Nebraska Arts Council staff will be conducting another listening forum as part of our strategic planning. The next listening will take place in Nebraska City on Thursday, June 1st! Just like our previous sessions, there will be no presentations or PowerPoints, just staff listening to what the community has to say! The listening forum will
- [NAC Listening forums: Chadron and Elmwood](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-listening-forums-chadron-and-elmwood/) - Nebraska Arts Council staff will be conducting two more listening forums as part of our strategic planning. The next listening will take place in Chadron on Wednesday, May 24th! This listening forum will take place at the Mari Sandoz Heritage Center located at 1000 Main St. from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The following listening
- [New Creative Districts: Valley County, Fremont, and Scottsbluff](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-creative-districts/) - Congratulations to our newest Certified Creative Districts: Valley County, Fremont, and Scottsbluff! The mission of the Valley County Creative District is to build a collective home for creatives, driven by the diverse participation of innovative talent, supported by abundant pride in the arts and unique beauty of the district. The Fremont Creative District enhances quality of
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery Exhibit: "Each String is Thread, Each Color a Chord" by Shabnam Jannesari](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-each-string-is-thread-each-color-a-chord-by-shabnam-jannesari/) - Each String is Thread, Each Color a Chord by Shabnam Jannesari May 19 – July 12, 2023 Reception: June 1, 5-7pm "My work challenges the oppression of women by the Islamic patriarchy in Iran. The opposition is not explicit or radical in my paintings and drawings, rather, I seek to create a different kind of
- [2023 Individual Artist Fellowships](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2023-individual-artist-fellowships/) - Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the 2023 Individual Artist Fellowships! The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists living in Nebraska. Applicants are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be used for the creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research. This year's recipients were part of
- [NAC staff to hold listening forums in McCook and Hastings](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-staff-to-hold-listening-forums-in-mccook-and-hastings/) - As the Nebraska Arts Council starts its next strategic planning process, we want to hear from you! NAC Staff will be visiting McCook on April 24th at the NE-1 Station: Creative Commons (6-7 pm) and Hastings on April 25th at The Lark (11 am to 12 pm) to hold listening forums with the community. Everyone is
- [Fred Simon Gallery presents: "Landscape, Seascape, Some Kind of Escape" by Joe Addison video](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fred-simon-gallery-presents-landscape-seascape-some-kind-of-escape-by-joe-addison-video/) - Join us at taking a look at the current Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Landscape, Seascape, Some Kind of Escape" by Joe Addison! In this video, we take a look at some of the pieces in the gallery, as well as hear from Joe himself! If you would like to know more about the gallery or
- [Additional Resources for Accessibility](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/additional-resources-for-accessibility/) - Accessibility Services Sorenson Interpreting Services ASL Interpreters http://www.sorenson.com Bethany Koubsky bkoubsky@sorenson.com 402/686-3317 Assistology Universal Design Consultation Services www.assistologyomaha.com Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls assistologyomaha@gmail.com 402/500-0667 Outlook Nebraska Audio description and brail printing https://outlookne.org/enrichment/live-performances/ Megan Mackie MMackie@outlooken.org 402/614-3331 All Kinds Accessibility Consulting Sensory Guides https://www.allkindsaccessibility.com/ Shelby Seier Rev Captioning, Transcribing and Language Translations https://www.rev.com/ CaptionAccess Real-time and postproduction
- [Assistive Technology](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/assistive-technology/) - Assistology Universal Design Consultation Services Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls assistologyomaha@gmail.com 402/500-0667 All Kinds Accessibility Consulting Sensory Guides Shelby Seier National Endowment for the Arts List of Resources to Help Ensure Accessibility of Your Virtual Events for People with Disabilities
- [Deputy director position remains open; applications still being accepted](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/deputy-director-position-remains-open-applications-still-being-accepted/) - The Arts Council will continue taking applications for the Deputy Director position until May 2nd. The Deputy Director functions first as the Chief Financial Officer of the agency and oversees the administrative functions of the agency. Successful candidates will have education, training and experience in the areas of accounting, budgeting, and finance commensurate with the
- [FY23 Floating Deadline Grants are now open!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fy23-floating-deadline-grants-are-now-open/) - Floating Deadline Grants are now OPEN for projects occurring between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Please click on the grant name to learn more about the application and the requirements. The links open to NAC's website: Artists in Schools/Communities floating (less than $1,650 per artist) Arts Accessibility Grant for Event Services Arts Accessibility
- [Job Announcement: Deputy Director](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/job-announcement-deputy-director/) - The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead a vibrant, proactive and resourceful statewide agency that has extensive grant programs, a portfolio of pioneering initiatives and a national reputation for outstanding service to the field of arts administration. Applications for the position are open until April 11th. Applications are being
- [Nebraska Poetry Out Loud champion and runner ups](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-poetry-out-loud-champion-and-runner-ups/) - Congratulations to the 22-23 Nebraska Poetry Out Loud State Finals champ: Amelia Escalante from Bellevue West High School in Bellevue. Amelia will go on to represent Nebraska in the POL National Competition in Washington D.C. in May, where she will compete with students from all 50 states for over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Congratulations also to
- [New artist resource on NAC website](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-artist-resource-on-nac-website/) - We are excited to announce that we have added a new webpage which will allow organizations to submit calls for artists – a resource to both artists and those looking to work with artists. This page will allow organizations and groups to submit calls for artists on this page and for artists to view any
- [From the desk of the executive director](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/from-the-desk-of-the-executive-director/) - From the desk of Executive Director Mike Markey: Hello friends in the Nebraska arts community, I want to take a moment to say how honored I am for the trust given me to lead the Nebraska Arts Council into the future. I thank the members of the board for this opportunity, and I thank former
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: "Landscape, Seascape, Some Kind of Escape" by Joe Addison](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-landscape-seascape-some-kind-of-escape-by-joe-addison/) - Landscape, Seascape, Some Kind of Escape By Joe Addison March 17 – May 10, 2023 "Landscape, Seascape, Some Kind of Escape, began accidentally during 2020. During quarantine, I spent a lot of time in my studio—while some days were hyper-productive, working on various photographic projects, other days I would stare out the window in complete
- [Mike Markey announced as new NAC executive director](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/mike-markey-announced-as-new-nac-executive-director/) - During their latest meeting on March 7th, 2023, the Nebraska Arts Council chose Mike Markey to lead the agency as the new executive director. He will immediately take over the position that has been vacant since January, after the retirement of former executive director, Suzanne Wise. Markey becomes just the seventh executive director of the
- [Nebraska Arts Council is celebrating its 50th anniversary](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-arts-council-is-celebrating-its-50th-anniversary/) - The Nebraska Arts Council is celebrating 50 years of serving the state through the arts! In celebration of this anniversary, we are unveiling this new (temporary) logo that will be used throughout the year! You will be seeing this logo on our Facebook page, website, emails, and even our constituents can use it! Along with
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery Exhibition: "Spatial Distance" by Nancy Lepo](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibition-spatial-distance-by-nancy-lepo/) - "Spatial Distance" Nancy Lepo January 20-March 8 “Spatial Distance” addresses the intersection of art and science. Astronomy, space exploration, and quantum ideas are the inspiration for this collection of images. The works offer interpretations of realms that exist beyond what is normally visible. I am awed by the thought that we’ll have to come to
- [Former NAC Board Member Joan Gibson passes away at 69](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/former-nac-board-member-joan-gibson-passes-away-at-69/) - Joan Gibson, who served on the Nebraska Arts Council board from 2002 to 2008, passed away on January 1st, 2023, at age 69. Originally from Michigan, Joan was an artist who lived and worked in Omaha. She pursued studio art courses at the California College of Arts and Crafts, the University of Nebraska at Omaha,
- [After 20 years, Suzanne Wise is saying goodbye to NAC](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/interview-with-outgoing-nac-executive-director-suzanne-wise/) - For over 20 years, Suzanne Wise has been leading the Nebraska Arts Council as its executive director. At the end of the month, she will be retiring from her role. Suzanne's journey with NAC began in 1988, when she accepted a position managing the state's public art program. She had recently left her job at
- [Nebraska State Poet awarded $50,000 from Academy of American Poets](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-state-poet-awarded-50000-from-academy-of-american-poets/) - The Academy of American Poets announced Tuesday that it is awarding a combined total of $1.1 million to its 2022 Poet Laureate Fellows. Of the 22 fellows, one of those is Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason. Mason is the former executive director of the Nebraska Writers Collective, and lives in Omaha. The $50,000 award will
- [Rural Creative District Webinar](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/rural-creative-district-webinar/) - State arts agencies in Nebraska, Washington, and Idaho will join forces in December to educate peers and the public about Creative Districts in rural communities. The December 12 Webinar is designed to demystify the Creative District process. The three states will share research, strategies, and guidance to help communities pursue certification – or even get
- [CAAP Teaching Artist Cohort](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/caap-teaching-artist-cohort/) - Trained* in best practices of engaging older adults in professional arts instruction, the following 20 teaching artists are certified to conduct CAAP residencies. Note, artists whose names are hyperlinked are also part of NAC’s teaching artist roster Carolyn Albracht | Wayne, NE (402) 454-5144 | c.albracht@gmail.com Mixed media art, watercolor, acrylic painting Ariadne Albright |
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: Gabriella Quiroz](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit-gabriella-quiroz/) - "Curio" Gabriella Quiroz November 18th - January 11th “Curio” is my attempt to showcase how I personally see that connection and make it “human." - Gabriella Quiroz This show has built and expanded on Gabi’s love for finding meaning and beauty in the everyday and discarded. The stages of life and decay and how it
- [Remembering Pam Snow](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/remembering-pam-snow/) - Pamela Hilton Snow, who has served on the Nebraska Arts Council board, passed away this month. Everyone here at the NAC, as well as the Nebraska Culture Endowment, are deeply saddened and join the entire arts and humanities community in Nebraska in mourning the loss of Pam. Pam not only served on the NAC Board,
- [NAC roster artist to be featured at multiple venues this Fall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-roster-artist-to-be-featured-at-multiple-venues-this-fall/) - Sarah Rowe, a teaching artist on the Nebraska Arts Council roster, has a busy season ahead of her. Rowe is a visual artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work opens cross cultural dialogues by utilizing methods of painting, printmaking, textiles, performance, and Native American ceremony in unconventional ways. According to the Reader, Rowe is being
- [Fred Simon Gallery exhibition](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fred-simon-gallery-exhibition/) - Quiet Witness of the High Plains Photographs and paintings from Mari Sandoz country by Mary Donahue and Laura Bentz July 15 – Sept 7, 2022 Quiet Witness of the High Plains Laura Bentz and Mary Donahue Photographs and paintings from Mari Sandoz country “. . .stories we could all hear so long as
- [Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/upcoming-fred-simon-gallery-exhibit/) - "Crossroads" Photographic Documentary by Atiim Jones Sept 16-Nov 9, 2022 "Whether it be a quick portrait, chat or moving conversation about life, it is the trust and authenticity given to me by complete strangers, which has not only made me a better person, but has given me a small glimpse into the Human Condition." -Excerpt
- [Individual Artist Fellowship applications now open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/individual-artist-fellowship-applications-now-open/) - Individual Artist Fellowship grants are now officially open! This year's IAF awards will focus on Performing Arts. Applications are being accepted from now till November 15th. Monetary stipends of $1,000 to $5,000 to provide support for presentations, training, research, and/or creation of new art for one year. Applicants must be 19 years old or older
- [New Nebraska Public Media special showcases Nebraska artists, artisans and craftspeople in "Heartland Homemade"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/new-nebraska-public-media-special-showcases-nebraska-artists-artisans-and-craftspeople-in-heartland-homemade/) - Lincoln, NE- Nebraska Public Media is hosting the premiere of its "Heartland Handmade" special. This special explores Nebraska Nebraska artists, artisans and craftspeople share their journeys, revealing their inspiration, unique talents and vibrant passion for the creative process. From handcrafting a custom pair of boots using 100-year-old techniques to building one-of-a-kind guitars, the hour-long program
- [NEW INFORMATION: SAM.gov update on Entity Validation and suggested documents to upload](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/notice-from-general-services-administration-about-sam-gov-downtime/) - NEW INFORMATION ON SAM.GOV ENTITY VALIDATION DOCUMENTS 6-29-22. The new SAM.gov UEI site is up and available. To set up your SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier number, please review the Quick Guide NEW UPDATE 8-8-2022 Changes are coming to SAM.gov for new and renewing entities completing the entity validation process. Validating your entity (making sure an
- [Previous POL Nebraska State Finalists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/poetry-out-loud-previous-nebraska-state-finalists/) - POETRY OUT LOUD STATE CHAMPION | 2021-2022 Congratulations to, Alexandra Zaleski of Skutt Catholic High School! Thank you to Sherri Hoye, teacher and POL coordinator for Skutt Catholic High School! As State Champion, second year in a row, Alexandra Zaleski, has earned $200 from The Poetry Foundation, as well as an additional $500 for her school's library to
- [Multiple Nebraskan arts organizations receive grants from Mid-America Arts Alliance Awards](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/multiple-nebraskan-arts-organizations-receive-grants-from-mid-america-arts-alliance-awards/) - Mid-America Arts Alliance has announced its recipients for its annual Artistic Innovations grants program. The total amount of the grants is $255,418 split between 19 grants, chosen from a pool over 100 candidates. Three arts organizations have been chosen to receive monies from these grants: The Union for Contemporary Art in Omaha, the LUX Center
- [2022 NTP Renewal Form](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2022-ntp-renewal-form/) - Hello Nebraska Touring Program (NTP) artists! It’s that time of year again when we ask if you would like to continue being on the roster. Please complete the form below and submit by August 15, 2022. Any responses not received at that time will be removed from the roster. To view your artist page on
- [NAC Team Interviewed on the OhMahART! Podcast](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-team-interviewed-on-the-ohmahart-podcast/) - ohMahART! Is a weekly podcast about all things art in Omaha. Ang Bennett interviews visual artists and makers to discuss life and work in the arts. We sat down with Ang to talk about grants, artist rosters, and Nebraska Arts Council programs. You can check out the episode at the links below: ohMahART Webiste: Podcast
- [NAC Office on Wheels](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nac-office-on-wheels/) - We’re coming to a location near you! During the summer, our staff is packing up and taking our office on the road. We’d love to see you at any of the events listed below. We want to make sure we have enough materials for everyone, so please fill out the registration form below to reserve
- [Folk & Traditional Arts: The-Hole-in-the-Wall Traditional Rug Hookers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/folk-arts-hole-in-the-wall-rug-hookers/) - Pictured Above: New England Berry Tree, hooked by Libbey Lundgren, designed by Barbara Carroll Among the many textile arts that settlers brought with them to Nebraska, traditional rug hooking is not as well-known as weaving or embroidery to those outside of the textile arts. For visitors to the West Nebraska Arts Center in March 2021, their
- [Basic Support Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-learning-grants-panel/) - Join us this morning to listen in on our Basic Support Grants. Please let us know who you are by registering here: 2022 Grant Panel sign-up - Nebraska Arts Council
- [Arts Learning Morning](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-learning-morning/) - Arts Learning Morning Wednesday, June 8 from 9:00am-12:00pm CT via Zoom Educators and everyone who cares about arts education are invited. Join us for either or both parts! Free of Charge - Register by June 3
- [Poetry Learning Morning](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/poetry-learning-morning/) - Wednesday, June 1 from 9:00am-12:00pm CT via Zoom Nebraska high school teachers and lovers of poetry are invited. Discover best practices for engaging your students in poetry Learn about Poetry Out Loud Sessions led by Nebraska English teachers and teaching artists Interactive sharing among participants Free of Charge – register by May 27
- [Fred Simon Gallery presents: Shaun Ilahi](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/shaun-ilahi/) - IN : COLOUR New works by Shaun Ilahi May 13 – July 6, 2022 IN : COLOUR, presented by Shaun Ilahi, explores a colorful commentary of perspectives, across mediums and styles, on the universal spirit of humanity in the midst of a global pandemic. By extracting and combining various images captured from around the world,
- [2022 Grant Panel sign-up](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2022-grant-panel-sign-up/)
- [Arts Accessibility Grant for Event Services Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-accessibility-grant-for-event-services-guidelines/) - Program Description The Arts Accessibility Grant for Event Services provides reimbursement funds for services that increase the ability of persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency to access the arts. Funds can be used for licensed services used in connection with an arts or cultural event held virtually, indoors, outdoors, or a combination
- [Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Project Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-accessibility-grant-for-improvement-project-guidelines/) - Program Description The Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Projects grant is designed to provide non-matching funds to enhance access to an arts organization’s existing programs or facility for persons with disabilities beyond the minimum ADA requirements. A Letter of Intent is required and, if the proposal is determined to be eligible, an invitation to apply
- [Folk & Traditional Arts: Destruction Drill Team](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/fta-destruction-drill-team/) - Folk & Traditional Arts: Destruction Drill Team Of the folk and traditional arts practiced in Nebraska, few have as much energy and excitement as Drill. Omaha is home to Destruction Drill Team, a group of about 80 dancers and drummers between the ages of 4 and 18, who perform at community events and compete against
- [New Federal Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI) for all federal grantees](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/uei/) - The new SAM.gov UEI site is up and available. To set up your SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier number, please review the Quick Guide The federal government requires Federal Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI) for all federal grantees. This number will come from sam.gov. Nebraska also redrew the Congressional and Nebraska Unicameral boundaries. With these changes,
- [NEA Resources on Creating an Accessibility Plan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nea-resources-on-creating-an-accessibility-plan/) - ADA Access Plan The NAC encourages all organizations to have an ADA Access Plan. If your organization does not have one in place, one of the first steps to take is to organize an Access Advisory Committee. The committee should include persons with disabilities and service providers to persons with disabilities. These individuals can provide
- [Call for Art | Douglas County Justice Center](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/call-for-art-douglas-county-justice-center/) - Call for Artworks Douglas County Justice Center RFQ Submission Deadline: April 26, 2022 Total Comprehensive Budget: $200,000 Click here for Call for Art details Located in downtown Omaha, the new Douglas County Justice Center will streamline judicial processes, and coordinate services in order to improve justice outcomes and enhance safety for all members
- [How to Feel at Home works by Sophie Newell and Cheryl Dyer March 11 – May 4, 2022](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/nebraska-arts-council-fred-simon-gallery/) - Fred Simon Gallery presents: How to Feel at Home works by Sophie Newell and Cheryl Dyer March 11 – May 4, 2022 For their duo exhibition at the Fred Simon Gallery, Omaha artists Sophie Newell and Cheryl Dyer use their personal stylistic approach to explore ideas and questions around the exhibition’s theme and title, How
- [University of Nebraska Lincoln | College of Engineering Deadline: March 27, 2022](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/university-of-nebraska-lincoln-college-of-engineering/) - Request for Qualifications University of Nebraska Lincoln | College of Engineering RFQ Submission Deadline: March 27, 2022 Total Budget: $400,000 Review Full RFQ UNL is home to the sole College of Engineering in the state of Nebraska, supplying engineering education and leadership in technology-based economic development for the state, the nation and the
- [2022 Grant Webinar Sessions](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/2022-grant-webinar-sessions/) - The spring grant deadline is coming up on March 15 and we want you to be prepared! The Nebraska Arts Council staff has conducted a series of workshops to aid you in your application process and made the recordings from those sessions available below. Grant Informational Session Webinar Join the Nebraska Arts Council staff as
- [UNK | "Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion" Public Art](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/unk-celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion-public-art/) - Request for Qualifications University of Nebraska Kearney | Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Plaza RFQ Submission Deadline: March 7, 2022 Total Budget: $100,000 View Full RFQ Here Project Description The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public, residential university committed to be one of the nation’s premier undergraduate institutions with excellent graduate education, scholarship,
- [1% for the Arts RFQ UNMC | Williams Science Hall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/1-for-the-arts-rfq-unmc-williams-science-hall/) - RFQ: University of Nebraska Medical Center | Williams Science Hall. RFQ Submission Deadline: January 3, 2022 Total Budget: $81,000
- [What We Fund](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/what-we-fund/) - NAC funding priorities are listed below in no particular order. What We Fund Arts projects or programs of the highest artistic excellence and merit Arts projects or programs that reflect creativity and innovation Arts projects or programs that provide opportunities for artists and arts organizations Arts projects or programs that support cultural and generational diversity
- [Who We Fund](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/who-we-fund/) - Nebraska Nonprofit Organizations All organizational grant applicants must be incorporated as a nonprofit organization, and physically located, in the State of Nebraska with articles of incorporation current and on file in the Nebraska Secretary of State's office. Colleges and Universities Institutions of higher learning may apply for NAC funding only when there is significant planning
- [School Bus Grant Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/school-bus-grant-guidelines/) - Special COVID Policy If you can’t bring your students to the arts, then bring the arts to your students. Until further notice, NAC’s School Bus for the Arts Grants can be used to hire professional arts organizations for an in-school program such as a concert, performance, or interactive workshop. The following guidelines still apply to
- [Arts Project Floating Deadline Grants (APF) Fiscal Year 2021 Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-project-floating-deadline-grants-apf-fiscal-year-2021-guidelines/) - Program Description The purpose of the new Arts Project Floating Deadline (APF FY21) grants is to provide funds that support a variety of arts and arts education projects that are conducted online or in-person, with adherence to health and safety guidelines. There are two sub-categories of Arts Project Floating Grants: APF Grants for the General
- [Support the Arts License Plate](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/support-the-arts-license-plate/) - It's only $5 extra! The Nebraska Arts Council is elated to share with you the design of the very first Support the Arts specialty license plate in Nebraska's history. This design was created by artist Danielle Dewees of Bennet, NE. We received over forty design concepts for the Support the Arts license plate. In collaboration
- [Recent Grant Recipients](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/recent-grant-recipients/) - Ainsworth School Bus Grants Ainsworth Community Schools $455 Albion Basic Support Grant Albion Area Arts Council $6,955 Nebraska Touring Program Grant/State Albion Area Arts Council $1,226 Alliance Basic Support Grant Alliance Arts Council $6,250 Carnegie Arts Center $1,219 Aurora Artists in Schools/Communities Floating Deadline Aurora Public Schools $550 Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc. $450 Nebraska Touring
- [Meet Sondra Jonson](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/meet-sondra-jonson/) - Creative Prompt Download PDF Artist Q & A Describe your normal studio or workspace. My studio is a 19th c. wood frame house next door to my home. I purchased the building in 2001 and began a thorough renovation to make it functional. What was a 1400 sq. ft. house has now become a perfect
- [Creative District Development Grant Examples](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/creative-district-development-grant-examples/) - The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds that will help certified Creative Districts of Nebraska (CDN) realize the vision and goals of the district’s approved CDN Development Plan. Projects supported by the program will help the CDN attain their goals of economic development and increased tourism through the creative arts of their
- [Presenting Nebraska’s State Poet Sponsor Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/presenting-nebraskas-state-poet-sponsor-guidelines/) - Program Description Presenting Nebraska’s State Poet grants provide financial assistance for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and accredited public or private schools hosting events featuring the current Nebraska State Poet. Presenting organizations that hold performances within a school setting are required to attest that their school-based performances follow the host school’s health guidelines as described below. Eligibility
- [Artist Spotlight: Garan Coons](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-spotlight-garan-coons/) - Garan Coons is a professional Native American, Oglala Lakota dancer, singer, flute player and storyteller. The stories he tells and the culture he shares have inspired people all across the midwest. We caught up with Garan to talk about his journey as someone sharing his native culture, and why that work means so much to
- [Pave Free Resources for Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/pave-free-resources-for-artists/) - (List excerpted from web-based inventory of arts business training programs in “How it’s Being Done: Arts Business Training across the US”) Web-based Resources Alliance of Artists Communities- Residency Tips A series of tips for selecting the right residency for your creative practice, how to apply, monetary concerns, and other issues surrounding residencies. Americans for
- [Accessibility Glossary](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/accessibility-glossary/) - Accessibility Audit - A systematic evaluation of the physical facility, programs, employment policies and practices of an organization to determine the degree to which all aspects of the organization are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Accessibility Audit is the written report of this systematic evaluation. Accessibility Checklist/Self-Evaluation - An evaluation form designed to identify
- [Guidance on How to Write and Speak About Accessibility](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/guidance-on-how-to-write-and-speak-about-accessibility/) - People with disabilities and older adults, like other under-served groups, are actively seeking full civil rights including participation in the arts as creators, audiences, staff, board members, panelists, volunteers, teachers, and students. The way you portray people in what you write or say may enhance their dignity and promote positive attitudes. For example, refer to
- [How to Plan and Promote an Accessible Event](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/how-to-plan-and-promote-an-accessible-event/) - When planning and promoting activities, remember to: Secure licensed accessibility services: Sign Language Interpreters Audio Describers Sensory Kits for people on the Autism spectrum Transportation for people who lack mobility Distribute promotional materials in alternative formats (and languages). Include the availability of accommodations in your written materials and publicity (see examples below). Hold events in
- [Water Cooler: What Do I Need to Do to Reopen Safely?](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-reopen-safely/) - Matthew Boring, Associate Director of Marketing and Patron Development at the Lied Center for Performing Arts and Jamie Ulmer, Executive Director of the Beatrice Community Players will share the steps their organizations took, and how they are constantly evolving, to make their facility safe for reopening. Resources Event Safety Reopening Guide Matthew Boring's Presentation
- [Water Cooler: How Do I Keep Funders Engaged During a Pandemic?](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-how-do-i-keep-funders-engaged-during-a-pandemic/) - For the third Water Cooler Session Kyle Cartwright and Steve Barth join as they discuss fundraising during a pandemic.
- [Water Cooler: A Holiday Special from the Omaha Community Playhouse](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-a-holiday-special-from-the-omaha-community-playhouse/)
- [Water Cooler: Making Virtual Events More Accessible](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-making-virtual-events-more-accessible/) - Rachel Morgan of the NAC is joined by Brad Holt of Sorenson Communications, Bill Graham CEO of Caption Access, and Paulette Monthei of Outlook Enrichment as they discuss making virtual events more accessible.
- [Water Cooler: Creative Virtual Programming](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-creative-virtual-programming/) - Hear from the American Midwest Ballet and the Minden Opera House about their creative virtual programming.
- [Water Cooler: Outdoor Programming](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-outdoor-programming/) - As the weather begins to turn nice, but audiences don’t feel 100% comfortable with gathering indoors, how do we provide programming in a safe and creative environment outside?
- [Water Cooler: Self-Care](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/water-cooler-self-care/) - NAC Water Cooler - Self-Care Presentation Resources Presented by Laura M Huntimer, May 20, 2021 REFERENCED IN THE PRESENTATION Nonprofit Burnout: How to Recognize it And Manage it Ilma Ibrisevic https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-burnout/ December 19, 2018 Five Myths that Perpetuate Burnout Across Nonprofits Ann-Sophie Morrissette https://ssir.org/articles/entry/five_myths_that_perpetuate_burnout_across_nonprofits# Oct. 31, 2016 Mindfulness and Wellness Dr. Saundra Jain https://www.kinesophy.com/mindfulness-and-wellness/ July
- [Create Now: Demystifying the Creative Process with Keri Chryst](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-demystifying-the-creative-process-with-keri-chryst-part-1/) - In this 5 part mini-series Keri takes us behind the scenes of the creative process. Watch all 5 parts here Artist Bio International performer and educator Keri Chryst currently lives and works in Paris, France — by way of Chicago, Illinois where she studied jazz at Northwestern University (master’s degree, 1998). Her spunky, authentic
- [Create Now: Dancing with Roxanne Nielsen](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-dancing-with-roxanne-nielsen/) - Artist Bio Roxanne is the new Executive Director of Pacific Ballroom Dance. She served as the Resident Choreographer and Director of Education and Outreach for the Omaha Community Playhouse for many years and was the Executive Director of The ARTery (now Arts in Motion). She trained as a Teaching Artist for the National Dance Institute,
- [Create Now: Commedia Dell’arte with Carrie Nath](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-commedia-dellarte-with-carrie-nath/) - Video Script Download PDF Artist Bio Carrie Nath has been working in schools and communities throughout the United States for over thirty years. Carrie enjoys teaching students of all ages, K – Adult Seniors, and has extensive experience working with differently-abled creators. Movement based storytelling and creating opportunities for the artist in all of
- [Create Now: Music-Making with Found Sounds by Michael Fitzsimmons](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-music-making-with-found-sounds-by-michael-fitzsimmons/) - Found Sound Instruments You Can Play video script Hi everybody, I’m Michael Fitzsimmons. A few years ago, I led a found sounds music workshop for children and their families at the University of Nebraska Med Center. I asked the participants to explore the room for sounds that were interesting to them. We used these found
- [Create Now: Drawing with Kristin Pluhacek](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-drawing-with-kristin-pluhacek/) - Drawing Exercise These two drawing exercises will help you to explore and discover your subject more fully, and to become comfortable with beginning your studio drawings using loose, often hidden underdrawings. When doing these exercises, be sure to focus on the process rather than the product. You will probably surprise yourself! These exercises can be done
- [A video introduction to POL with State Poet Matt Mason](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/a-video-introduction-to-pol-with-state-poet-matt-mason/)
- [Create Now: Acting Tips with Mr. Fran Sillau](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/create-now-acting-tips-with-mr-fran-sillau/) - Fran Sillau Biography Fran Sillau is the new artistic director of Circle Theatre and the accessibility coordinator at the Rose Theater in Omaha. Over the past decade, Fran Sillau has served as a teacher, writer, director, actor and producer. With an extensive background in theatre for youth, Sillau has worked for both Lexington Children’s Theatre
- [Artist Spotlight – Marya Lucca Thyberg](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-spotlight-marya-lucca-thyberg/) - Marya Lucca-Thyberg thrives on creating theatre in any environment. As a freelance director and designer, teaching artist and certified theatre teacher she can work with all ages K-adult in elementary and secondary schools, community or professional settings. Marya works on the modus operandi of teaching through doing.
- [Artist Spotlight – J. Crum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-spotlight-j-crum/) - A community advocate, a mentor to young people, and a prolific hip-hop artist currently on the NAC Roster. This is J. Crum.
- [Artist Spotlight: Greenblatt & Seay](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-spotlight-greenblatt-seay/) - Debby Greenblatt and David Seay come together to form the acclaimed folk music duo Greenblatt & Seay. The duo has been a longtime staple on the Nebraska Arts Council Touring Artist Roster and as individuals both Debby and David are on the NAC Artists in Schools and Communities Roster. We caught up with Debby and
- [Arts & Culture in Nebraska Communities, Pt. 1 – Gordon Willow Tree Festival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/arts-culture-in-nebraska-communities-pt-1-gordon-willow-tree-festival/) - Gordon, Nebraska is populated by just 1,500 people, but the spirited, vibrant atmosphere of the place rivals cities twice its size. We traveled to the northwest corner of the state to talk to the locals about what makes this destination special, and why you should put its annual Willow Tree Festival on your calendar.
- [Artist Spotlight: Jason Fischer](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/artist-spotlight-jason-fischer/) - Born in Washington D.C. and transplanted to Omaha, Jason Fischer is a community advocate, an artist and a visionary. Here is our Q&A with him.
- [Studio Clips: Meet The Lightning Bugs](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-the-lightning-bugs/) - Enjoy the musical stylings of The Lightning Bugs.
- [Studio Clips: Meet Ellen Struve](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-ellen-struve/) - Creative Prompt A simple, but fun at-home exercise! All you need to make your own shadow puppets are your hands, a wall and a light source. A bedside lamp or table lamp works perfectly. Put one hand between the light and the wall so that you can clearly see the shadow of your hand. Then, simply by changing the
- [Studio Clips: Meet David Manzanares](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-david-manzanares/) - Creative Prompt Download PDF Artist Q&A Describe your normal studio or workplace. I would spend most of my time at the Nebraska Innovation Studio where I am the Artist in Residence. Due to the nature of my work, I also work in temporary city spaces while painting murals. Describe your makeshift studio or workplace in
- [Studio Clips: Meet Ted and Alice Miller](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-ted-and-alice-miller/) - Ted and Alice Miller are singer/songwriters from Northeast Nebraska, they write songs and create music about the life they live. They enjoy finding connection with the people they've met and the countryside that surrounds them, as It all blends together to create their Folk/Americana soundscape. Creative Prompt Sometimes, just the very idea of creative writing
- [Studio Clips: Meet Kat Fackler](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-kat-fackler/) - Artist Bio Kat Fackler is a dancer + choreographer living in Omaha, and the co-director of tbd. dance collective. She has been studying movement in a variety of styles for almost 25 years while attending studios, masterclasses, and workshops across the country. Originally from Hastings, NE, she relocated to Omaha in 2010 and began working
- [Studio Clips: Meet Sydney Shead](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-sydney-shead/) - Artist Statement It is my desire to use film to show beauty and humanity within people groups that have been misrepresented in media. I hope to showcase the telling of stories that connect the importance of unwavering resilience to navigating unfamiliar territory and overcoming trauma or adversities in life. Using film and storytelling I hope
- [Studio Clips: Meet Sarah Berkeley](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-sarah-berkeley/) - Creative Prompt Project: Create a dynamic colorful mosaic using Zoom Materials Needed: 3 or more people 2 or more different colored pieces of paper per person. Letter size or larger works best. Thicker material like file folders or cardstock is ideal 1 laptop per person 1 Zoom account per person Here’s how: Schedule a Zoom
- [Studio Clips: Meet State Poet Matt Mason](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-state-poet-matt-mason/) - Creative Prompt Writing Prompt: Poem as Time Capsule Step 1. We are living in a unique time. Even if you’re still going to work, you don’t eat in restaurants anyway, are doing “regular” things, everyone around you is trying to figure out what their life is. Especially the Sports reporters. What I’d like you to
- [Studio Clips: Meet Aaron Holz](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-aaron-holz/) - Creative Prompt Pick up a small drawing journal and a nice pen or pencil. The journal can be six by eight inches- nothing large, nothing expensive. It’s ok to spend more on the pen or pencil. Find 10 minutes each day to draw and write. Don’t cheat this part! Do this every day, 10 minutes
- [Studio Clips: Meet Camille Metoyer Moten](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/studio-clips-meet-camille-metoyer-moten/) - Creative Prompt Thinking about when I have felt the urge to write a song or lyric it usually happens at a time when I am alone and thinking about a certain emotion or feeling. My creativity usually grows from my time to assess things in my life or in the world as it is at

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/)
- [How to Apply](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/how-to-apply/)
- [DRAFT School Bus Grant map test site](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/draft-school-bus-grant-map-test-site/)
- [Poetry Out Loud](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-education/poetry-out-loud/)
- [Professional Environmental Assessment of Arts Therapy Certification within Nebraska - Survey Page](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/professional-environmental-assessment-of-arts-therapy-certification-within-nebraska-survey-page/)
- [2026 Nebraska Statewide Arts Conference](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2026-nebraska-statewide-arts-conference-registration/)
- [Arts Accessibility for Improvement Projects](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/arts-accessibility-for-improvement-projects/)
- [Creative Aging Arts Program](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/creative-aging/) - This program provides grants to hire an artist to lead workshops at senior centers, assisted living facilities, libraries and nonprofits serving older adults.
- [2026 Creative District Assembly Travel Stipend Application](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2026-creative-district-assembly-travel-stipend-application/)
- [Fred Simon Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/fred-simon-gallery/)
- [Individual Artist Fellowship](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/individual-artist-fellowship/)
- [AiS/C and CAAP Artist Renewal Form](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-ais-c-artist-renewal-form/)
- [Micro Grants - Closed](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/micro-grants/) - Micro Grants provide financial support to assist artists and community organizations applying for a grant for the first time.
- [America 250 Nebraska Celebrations](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/america250-nebraska-celebrations/)
- [NTP Artist Renewal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/ntp-artist-renewal/)
- [Grand Island Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grand-island-creative-district/)
- [Creative District Nebraska Poster Series](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/nebraska-creative-district-poster-series/)
- [NAC Portal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/portal/) - Welcome to the Board Portal for the Nebraska Arts Council! Below you will find all the materials needed for the upcoming board meeting. If you need assistance or are having difficulties accessing the necessary information please contact our Executive Director, Mike Markey.
- [Arts Learning Projects Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-learning-grants/)
- [4th of July Artist Talk- Seward RSVP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/4th-of-july-artist-talk-seward-rsvp/)
- [Museum of Speed Reception RSVP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/museum-of-speed-reception-rsvp/)
- [Logos](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/logos/)
- [About](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/)
- [Presenting the State Poet](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/presenting-the-state-poet/)
- [500 Mile Sculpture Garden with Panel Discussion RSVP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/500-mile-sculpture-garden-with-panel-discussion-rsvp/)
- [Creative Districts](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/creative-districts/)
- [Certified Creative Districts](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/)
- [NAC Creative District Assembly Open Call for Host Communities](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/nac-creative-district-assembly-open-call-for-host-communities/)
- [Mini Grant](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/mini-grant/)
- [Artists in Schools/Communities Sponsor Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/artists-in-schools-communities-sponsor-grants/)
- [Nebraska Touring Program Sponsor Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/nebraska-touring-program-sponsor-grants/)
- [Governor’s Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/governors-residence-gallery/)
- [Arts Project Grant](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-project-grant/)
- [Gordon Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/gordon-creative-district/)
- [2026 Creative District Cohort](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2026-creative-district-cohort/)
- [2026 Arts & Culture Day Creative District Stipend Form](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2026-arts-culture-day-creative-district-stipend-form/)
- [Folk & Traditional Arts](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/folk-traditional-arts/)
- [Grant Recipients](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grant-recipients/)
- [Welcome to the Fred Simon Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/welcome-to-the-fred-simon-gallery/)
- [Nebraska Arts Education Data Project (AEDP)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-education-data-project-aedp/)
- [Creative District Development Grant](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/creative-district-development-grant/)
- [2025 State Arts Awards Survey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-state-arts-awards-survey/)
- [2025 Nebraska State Arts Awards](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-nebraska-state-arts-awards/)
- [2025 State Arts Awards Program](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-state-arts-awards-program/)
- [1% For Art Opportunities](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/1-for-art-opportunities/)
- [The Bricks Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/the-bricks-creative-district/)
- [Creative District Holiday Guide](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/creative-district-holiday-guide/)
- [School Bus for the Arts Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/school-bus-for-the-arts-grants/)
- [Apply to Join Artist Roster](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-roster/join/)
- [2025 Creative District Assembly](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-creative-district-assembly/)
- [Benson Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/creative-district-benson/)
- [Support the Arts](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/support-the-arts/)
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/accessibility-policy/)
- [Historic Dundee Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/historic-dundee-creative-district/)
- [America250/50th Anniversary Bicentennial Sculpture Project Event Submission](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/america250-50th-anniversary-bicentennial-sculpture-project-event-submission/)
- [Oshkosh Creative District 77](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/oshkosh-creative-district-77/)
- [Nebraska AEDP Focus Group](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/nebraska-aedp-focus-group/)
- [Tin Roof Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/tin-roof-creative-district/)
- [Arts Accessibility for Event Services](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/arts-accessibility-for-event-services/)
- [UNI Place Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/uni-place-creative-district/)
- [Castle and Cathedral Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/castle-and-cathedral-district/)
- [State Arts Awards](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/state-arts-awards/)
- [Complete List of Governor's Arts Awards Recipients (1978-2020)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/state-arts-awards/complete-list/)
- [Discover Arts Education](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-education/)
- [River Point Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/river-point-creative-district/)
- [Lifetime Arts Co-Lab Membership](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/lifetime-arts-co-lab-membership/)
- [Heartbeat Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/heartbeat-creative-district/)
- [Auburn Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/auburn-creative-district/)
- [Seward Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/seward-creative-district/)
- [Inspiration + Photography](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/cumulate/inspiration-photography/)
- [How to Hire an Artist](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/how-to-hire-an-artist/) - Roster artists are available for hire through Artists in Schools/Communities (AiS/C) Grants or Nebraska Touring Program (NTP) Sponsor Grants. These grants assist with the cost of retaining artists for educational residencies or performances. PROCESS TO HIRE AN ARTIST AND APPLY FOR A NAC GRANT: Step 1: Select a teaching artist for an AiS/C program or
- [Hartington Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/hartington-creative-district/)
- [Introduction](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/cumulate/introduction/)
- [Cumulate](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/cumulate/)
- [Poems](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/cumulate/poems/)
- [Columbus Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/columbus-creative-district/)
- [Chadron Open Frontier Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/chadron-open-frontier-creative-district/)
- [State Poet Selection Guidelines](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/state-poet-guidelines/)
- [The Creative Beet](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/the-creative-beet/)
- [Iron Horse Arts District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/iron-horse-creative-district/)
- [Haymaker District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/haymaker-district/)
- [Ralston Hinge Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/ralston-hinge-creative-district/)
- [2025 National Memorial Day Parade Band Nominations](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2025-national-memorial-day-parade-band-nominations/)
- [Beatrice Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/beatrice-creative-district/)
- [Brownville Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/brownville-creative-district/)
- [Fremont Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/fremont-creative-district/)
- [The North Platte Canteen District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/the-north-platte-canteen-district/)
- [Red Cloud Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/red-cloud-creative-district/)
- [Sidney Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/sidney-creative-district/)
- [Apply for a Grant](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/)
- [Find Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-roster/)
- [Nebraska Interstate-80 Bicentennial Sculptures](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/nebraska-interstate-80-bicentennial-sculptures/)
- [Alliance Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/alliance-creative-district/)
- [CAAP Artist Roster Update 2024](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/caap-artist-roster-update-2024/)
- [Nebraska Creative Districts Overview](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/nebraska-creative-districts-overview/) - Creative Districts are designated cultural and economic areas
- [Statewide Conference survey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/statewide-conference-survey/)
- [What We Fund](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/how-to-apply/what-we-fund/)
- [Public Art Database](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/public-art-database/)
- [Destination David Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/destination-david-creative-district/)
- [Heart City Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/heart-city-creative-district/)
- [Tecumseh Historic Downtown Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/tecumseh-historic-downtown-creative-district/)
- [Nebraska City Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/nebraska-city-creative-district/)
- [York Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/york-creative-district/)
- [McCook Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/mccook-creative-district/)
- [2023 State Arts Awards Program](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2023-state-arts-awards-program/)
- [Falls City Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/falls-city-creative-district/)
- [Western Trails Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/western-trails-creative-district/)
- [2023 NTP Renewal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/2023-ntp-renewal/)
- [Panel YouTube Comment](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/panel-youtube-comment/)
- [Closed: Free tickets for U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon for teachers and students](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/free-tickets-for-u-s-poet-laureate-ada-limon-for-teachers-and-students/)
- [Valley County Creative District](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/valley-county-creative-district/)
- [Grant Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/how-to-apply/grant-workshops/) - The spring grant deadline is coming up on March 15 and we want you to be prepared! The Nebraska Arts Council staff is offering the workshops listed below. Read each description and sign up for the workshops that fit your needs. Be sure to register for all the sessions you are planning to attend so
- [ASE Registration Page](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/ase-registration-page/)
- [Who We Fund](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/how-to-apply/who-we-fund/) - Who We Fund
- [The Flora District (Ashland)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/certified-creative-districts/the-flora-district-ashland/)
- [Explore Arts in Nebraska](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/)
- [Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/arts-education/grants/)
- [Arts Learning Projects Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/arts-learning-grants/)
- [Careers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/careers/)
- [Kimmel Southeast Nebraska School Bus for the Arts Grants](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/kimmel-southeast-nebraska-school-bus-for-the-arts-grants/)
- [POL State Finals](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/pol-state-finals/)
- [POL State Finals Round 2](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/pol-state-finals-round-2/)
- [POL State Finals Round 1](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/pol-state-finals-1/)
- [Water Cooler Sessions](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/water-cooler-sessions/)
- [Arts Impact](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/arts-impact/)
- [Staff](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/)
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/accessibility-policy-2/)
- [Create Now: Teaching Artist Lab](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/create-now-teaching-artist-lab/)
- [Studio Clips: Meet Nebraska Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/explore/studio-clips-meet-nebraska-artists/)
- [Contact](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/contact/)
- [Events](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/events/)
- [Overview](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-roster/overview/)
- [Accordion Sample](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/accordion-sample/)

## Artists

- [Monica Eby](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/monica-eby/) - Monica and her husband, artist Todd Eby have a passion for art and unlocking the heart of an artist through an encouraging and supportive environment. Monica teaches both private and group lessons in multiple disciplines. They are the founders of Fremont Art House, an artist community with studio space, and art cafe and gallery. ebyfineart.com
- [Cindy McClellan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/cindy-mcclellan/) - Cindy McClellan teaches three different printmaking techniques in her Creative Aging Arts Program residencies. These include mono-printing, gel-printing plate printing, and linoleum block printing with a focus on creativity, hands-on experience, and community building. By learning these three methods, students will experience a spectrum of approaches within printmaking—from the intuitive and spontaneous to the methodical
- [Diane Lounsberry-Williams](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/diane-lounsberry-williams/) - Discover the Art of Watercolor Painting in a fun, creative, easy to follow workshop introducing a variety of basic techniques to beginners. Students will learn the fundamentals of color, composition , light and shadow while creating florals, landscapes and still life. As a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, Diane Lounsberry-Williams has exhibited regionally
- [Julia Noyes](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/julia-noyes/) - Julia is an adjunct instructor of oil, acrylic and watercolor painting at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, and she is the past owner of The Noyes Art Gallery, which now called the Clements Noyes Gallery featuring work by over 100 artists. Julia's artwork can still be seen at the Clements Noyes Gallery or by appointment
- [Ben Darling](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/ben-darling/) - Working with groups from kindergarten through adult, Ben Darling offers residencies in two-dimensional media including painting, drawing and printmaking. Residency activities may focus on murals, abstract painting, landscapes, painting in watercolor, tempera, acrylic, and oils, drawing, or relief printmaking. His extensive experience as an art teacher has kept him current with the use of educational
- [Cher & Gene Klosner](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/cher-gene-klosner/) - Some siblings fight, some siblings compete, and then some siblings, like award-winning artists Cher & Gene Klosner, come together as Acoustic Pop Rock Singer/Songwriters, wowing audiences with their catchy, groovin', from-the-heart, gets-stuck-in-your-head songs and their stories, with a guitar, a piano, and sibling harmonies that have been described as "audible chocolate." Cher & Gene Klosner
- [Nina Washington](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nina-washington/) - Nina is a versatile stage performer with a background in acting, singing, and dance. Her residency activities focus on helping participants build confidence and creativity through movement, vocal expression, and improvisation. Drawing from her experience in theatre and performance, Nina offers workshops that explore character development, storytelling through the body, basic choreography, and foundational voice
- [Andy William & the Nebraska All Stars](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/andy-williams-the-nebraska-all-stars/) - Since 2018, The Nebraska All-Stars have been delighting audiences as the Midwest's only authentic Cuban orchestra. Bandleader Andy William brings his experience as a top performing percussionist in Havana, and his passion for sharing Cuban culture, to present a high-energy, engaging, and diverse show. The All-Stars also feature legendary Havana vocalist Onelio Perez, known worldwide
- [Eric Tucker](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/eric-tucker/) - Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) Eric Tucker offers Creative Aging Arts Program participants the opportunity to practice the art of writing short fiction and nonfiction with the managing editor of a small Nebraska-based literary press. Participants will be led through each stage of the writing process in a relaxed, supportive, and collaborative workshop environment. The
- [Linda Stephen](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/linda-stephen/) - Explore origami and find delight in the possibilities of paper with the encouragement and coaching of award-winning artist, author and illustrator Linda Stephen. Linda uses Japanese paper arts to provide safe opportunities for creativity, connection with others, and trying a new challenge. Fluent in Japanese, Linda has taught writing and paper folding to ages 3
- [David Seay](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/david-seay/) - Within the first few minutes third graders to senior citizens can be playing their very first song on a 10 hole harmonica that David can provide more affordably than you might think. And/or with David's guidance your group can develop their own original lyrics and melodies which can be performed in a culminating event at
- [Julie Fitzgerald Ryan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/julie-fitzsimmons-ryan/) - Julie offers theatre activities to participants and has extensive experience working the students who have special needs as well as young adults in transition programs. Julie holds a Masters Degree in theatre, has taught at the college level, and has worked with WhyArts, Circle Theatre, Gotta Be Me, OPS, Ollie Webb, and Dancing Classrooms in
- [Matt Mason](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/matt-mason/) - Matt Mason served as Nebraska State Poet from 2019-2024 and has run workshops through the US State Department in Botswana, Romania, Nepal, and Belarus. As State Poet, he brought poetry programs to all 93 of Nebraska's counties and loves visiting communities. Mason is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from the Academy of
- [Juan Ramón Hernández](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/j-ramon-hernandez/) - Juan Ramón Hernández, and member of Mariachi Zapata Omaha is an independent teaching artist; provides a Music Appreciation: Música Tradicional (copyrighted 1989; 2011, 2024) class that explores a variety of instruments and percussion with a focus on the traditional mariachi genre instruments (hands on),vocals, music styles, becoming “One” team concepts and prepares students for presentations
- [Joey Gulizia](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/joey-gulizia/) - Joey Gulizia is a native of Omaha where he has played music professionally since the age of ten. He has worked for the Nebraska Arts Council as an artist-in-schools from 1979 to the present. In 1996 he received the Governor's Arts Award for excellence in education.' He has performed on many cruise ships and traveled
- [Javier Fox](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/javier-fox/) - Javier is a ceramics artist who teaches hand-building techniques (vases, sculptures and functional work), wheel techniques and casting, and mold making He is eager to share his expertise statewide and share ideas and processes that will help students learn, grow, and discover the great variety of art throughout the state. Javier earned his Master of
- [Brian Guehring](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/brian-guehring/) - Brian Guehring is the Playwright-in-Residence for the Rose Theater and a master teacher who has been teaching drama residencies in schools in Texas, Georgia and Nebraska since 1995. As a teaching artist the Rose, he teaches acting, improvisation, creative drama and playwriting classes for students aged 4-18. He holds an MFA in children's theater/creative drama
- [Edem K. Garro](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/edem-k-garro/) - Edem K. Garro, also known as ÈDÈM SOUL (f.k.a. Edem Soul Music), is a composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. She believes that everyone has something to offer the world, and that the arts can be transformational. She loves working with people of all ages. Edem’s work primarily focuses on cultural preservation and identity. She engages participants
- [Maureen Brase](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/maureen-brase-houchin/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) Maureen Brase is the founder and director of Kokyo Taiko, Nebraska's only Wadaiko (Japanese style drumming) performance group. Trained in Japan, she has taught this heart-pounding cultural art for over 25 years to students and people of all ages, experience levels, cultural backgrounds, and abilities, including deaf students and
- [Margaret Berry](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/margaret-berry/) - Margaret Berry loves to share the magic of wax – its smell, its feel and its quick effects when painting and making collages. She is reviving encaustic art, the ancient process used by the Egyptians for mummy portraits. Encaustic paint is made from beeswax, tree resin and pigment and applied molten to wood panels for
- [Julian Adair](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/julian-adair/) - Julian Adair can create exciting work for your project, musical or dance experience. She can choreograph your musical, work with theater, music or movement groups or develop a residency around a theme or project for your school or organization. Modern, musical theater, ballet, and contemporary dance are just some of the styles she can use
- [Omaha Symphony](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/omaha-symphony/) - The Omaha Symphony is dedicated to creating and providing outstanding live concert experiences for communities across the entire state. Through our “All Aboard” touring and residency program, the Omaha Symphony works in partnership with communities to design experiences that inspire, engage, and enrich by making music with the community.
- [Katy Kepler](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/katy-kepler/) - Katy Kepler is a multidisciplinary theatre artist with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Katy specializes in collaborative theatre making and prioritizes a holistic and accessible approach throughout the creative process, encouraging her students to explore their unique strengths through honest connection and communication. Her flexible approach allows
- [Edem Soul Music](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/edem-soul-music/) - Edem K. Garro also known as ‘Edem Soul Music' is a Ghanaian-American Composer, vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Mindfulness Coach & Motivational speaker from Omaha.
- [Billy McGuigan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/billy-mcguigan/) - Billy McGuigan brings you ready to rock (and roll) shows that fit your stage and wow your audiences.
- [The Wildwoods](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/the-wildwoods/) - Truly authentic to their Midwestern and Great Plains roots The Wildwoods’ rich harmonies and delicate instrumentation warms the heart and the soul. Hailing from Lincoln Nebraska it is no surprise that their home state has inspired music by Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Prine and more. The Wildwoods are led by husband-and-wife duo Noah (guitar/vocals)
- [Juli Burney](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/juli-burney/) - Juli Burney has been performing her solo comedy/improvisation for over 25 years.
- [Cabaret Theatre](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/cabaret-theatre/) - Omaha’s Cabaret Theatre has been delighting audiences throughout the Midwest and beyond, for 30 years.
- [Bel Canto Duo](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/bel-canto-duo/) - Bel Canto Duo is the internationally recognized collaboration of oboist, English hornist, and composer Darci Gamerl and cellist, looping artist, and composer David Downing. Based in Omaha, the duo creates immersive musical experiences that blend original music, storytelling, and a deep commitment to community engagement. Known for commissioning and creating new work, Bel Canto Duo
- [Jarana](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/jarana/) - The musicians of Jarana perform and teach from their home base Lincoln, Nebraska.
- [Daniel Martinez](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/daniel-martinez-2/) - Daniel Martinez, Flamenco guitar wizard, composer and teacher hails from Iquitos, Peru. Growing up surrounded by the ocean and the Amazon, Martinez first picked up the guitar as a young teen at the encouragement of his mother.
- [Omaha Street Percussion](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/omaha-street-percussion/) - Omaha Street Percussion exists to bring the art of percussion to the public in a way that is tangible, obtainable, and exciting; demonstrated in such a way that promotes education, mentorship, and performance. Omaha Street Percussion infuses drums and dance together to create an upbeat show that is guaranteed to get you clapping your hands
- [Kusi Taki](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/kusi-taki/) - Experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling. The award-winning Lincoln-based Andean musical group Kusi Taki (Quechua for ‘Enchanting Music’) will play traditional South American instruments including the Quena (flute), Zampoñas (panpipes), Charango (10-stringed small guitar) and Bombo (goatskin drum) and sing in Spanish and Quechua to bring alive the cultures and history of the indigenous people of the Andes.
- [Olga Smola](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/olga-smola/) - Olga Smola plays solo and ensemble performances in many different styles of music including classical, jazz, rock, country and electronic music as a violin DJ.
- [Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/josh-hoyer-soul-colossal/) - Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal's combination of soul, funk and R&B is, in a word, electric. Best displayed in their high-energy live show, the blend of Hoyer's honest lyrics and his rich, intensely soulful vocals merge with his top-notch band to create an undeniable chemistry.
- [Camille Metoyer Moten Jazz Quintet](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/camille-metoyer-moten-jazz-quintet/) - Camille is a recipient of the Nebraska Musicians Hall of Fame award and also the Omaha Black Musicians Hall of Fame Award. Her versatility is well known from musical theater to jazz and pop. The Camille Metoyer Moten Jazz and Pop Quintet will bring music to life in cabaret or concert style. Well known songs coupled with new songs will delight all ages.
- [McGovern String Band](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/mcgovern-string-band/) - The McGovern Stringband is an acoustic americana and bluegrass all string band – featuring the vocals of father & son, Kelly McGovern (guitar) and Brian McGovern (mandolin). The McGovern String Band combines a wide variety of genres with a bluegrass style that is anchored by bass player and vocalist David Morris and Daren Blythe on
- [The Toasted Ponies](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/the-toasted-ponies/) - The Toasted Ponies combine the best of both traditional and contemporary Bluegrass music.
- [Lightning Bugs](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/lightning-bugs/) - The Lightning Bugs will take you back to when the big bands were blowing, the dance floors were crowded and the Mills Brothers helped everyone fall in love.
- [Philip Daniel](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/philip-daniel/) - Philip is a classically trained pianist whose goal as an artist is to merge the worlds of classical music and popular music.
- [Nebraska Jazz Orchestra](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nebraska-jazz-orchestra/) - The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is the premier big band in Nebraska, performing traditional to contemporary repertoire with the state’s finest jazz musicians, and is available for your concert venue or special event.
- [Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nebraska-trumpet-ensemble/) - The Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble (NTE) was formed in 2002 and is a unique group featuring five of the top trumpet players in Nebraska. The members of the NTE are active in the professional music scene and collectively they can be found performing in most of the professional music organizations in the state. Your audience will
- [Nebraska Brass](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nebraska-brass/) - Nebraska Brass is one of the Midwest's most popular brass quintets, performing a wide variety of music including classical, Dixieland, and jazz.
- [How I Became a Jazz Singer](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/how-i-became-a-jazz-singer/) - Critically acclaimed vocalists and recording artists Jackie Allen (Lincoln) and Susie Thorne (Omaha) celebrate their musical journeys in How I Became a Jazz Singer, with songs and stories about how these two Nebraska women were drawn into an unlikely life in jazz. Both have toured internationally across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Backed by top-notch musicians Jeff
- [Laura Nothern](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/laura-nothern/) - A classically trained artist, Laura teaches drawing and oil painting in a traditional/atelier style focused on building skills, working from observation, and developing mindful practice. www.lauranothern.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Tim Welch](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/tim-welch/) - With over 35 years of experience in film and television, Tim Welch brings a wealth of knowledge across all areas of the industry - from production and directing to editing and screenwriting. Their residency will focus on hands-on workshops and mentorship, teaching students how to think creatively and explore innovative techniques not commonly found in
- [Patricia Stastny](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/patricia-stastny/) - Having taught a variety of dance classes and workshops, Patricia can create programs that are fun and educational. She has worked with a wide range of participants, from kindergarten to senior adults, including people of all abilities and can create movement residencies based on capabilities and interests of participants. No two residences are the same,
- [Cindy Chinn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/cindy-chinn/) - Cindy Chinn is an artist who has tackled many different mediums over the years. She had an extensive career with digital graphics in Nevada, working mostly as an Art Director. Since moving to Nebraska and into the former Chester school, she has turned the classrooms into studios for her many interests. She operates a welding
- [Mike Catron](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/mike-catron/) - Participants in Mike Catron's residency will learn how to safely communicate, perform, and react to a variety of stage combat techniques. Sessions will focus on particular styles of performance: common acts of stage violence like slaps, shoves, falls, and grabs, or roughneck fighting. Each session will include elements of individual, space, and scene partner safety
- [Lesley Darling](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/lesley-darling/) - Lesley is an established folk artist specializing in textiles and fiber art. Based in Lincoln, she teaches at craft schools across the country and researches internationally, pursuing an MA in Material Culture. From natural dyeing to embroidery, carding, spinning, and knitting, to sewing projects or conceptual work about folk traditions and personal expression, she provides
- [Lindsay Carr Bartlett](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/lindsay-carr-bartlett/) - Lindsay is a flutist, educator, and nonprofit professional with a passion for creating community. In her “Have Flute Will Travel” initiative, she aims to increase access to quality flute instruction for all ages of flute lovers and music educators throughout Nebraska, fostering continued learning of this instrument. Additionally, as a mom with a portfolio career,
- [Kenny Janak Orchestra](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/kenny-janak-orchestra/) - The Kenny Janák Orchestra is a 7-piece ensemble specializing in Czech dechovka and German Blasmusik, using brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments to play traditional and modern folk and brass music. Our performances feature lively polkas, waltzes, and other folk music that also include vocals in Czech and English. The ongoing mission of the band is
- [The Midnight Wanderers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/the-midnight-wanderers/) - The Midnight Wanderers are an Americana 5 piece ensemble that blends traditional bluegrass, folk, blues, western swing and original music into their sets. Led by Husband and wife, Matt (banjo/guitar/vocals) and Jenny Richardson (Upright bass/vocals) they are joined by Fiddler Thad Miller, Guitarist Colten Welch and Joel Grenemeier on mandolin. All members take turns leading
- [Telagio Baptista](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/telagio-baptista/) - I am a professional regional, national, and international award-winning watercolor artist. I conduct "Exploring Watercolor" workshops in Nebraska and other states - exploring monochromatic (one-color), primary colors (magenta, yellow, and cyan), and multi-color techniques for various subjects to paint. telagiobap.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project Hire This Artist for an Artists in
- [Stacey Barelos](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/stacey-barolos-new-to-2023/) - Stacey Barelos is the director of Soundry, an experimental music program. During her residencies and workshops, participants explore improvisation, music composition, body movement, instrument building, and deep listening. She welcomes participants of all levels, with no musical experience required. She can work with all age groups, including adults. Whether she is teaching a class or
- [Delores Matthews](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/delores-matthews/) - Delores Matthews is available for residencies or workshops in the music discipline with a focus on how to sing effectively, how to compose songs, and the History of American music with a specialty in Gospel Music in its art form. She has given piano and voice instruction since her senior year in high school in
- [Gretchen Olberding](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/gretchen-olberding/) - Originally a junior high school teacher of History, English and Art, in retirement Gretchen started adult paint parties. She loves creative explorations and her biggest thrill is seeing the look of joy on her students’ faces when they experience their own joyful creative fulfillment. GretchenOlberding.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Marlene Meitl](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/marlene-meitl/) - Marlene grew up in Hays, Kansas with the visual arts all around her. She has her BA from Fort Hays State University in Art Education. She is a member of the Society of Layerists in Multimedia, where some of her artwork is featured (slmm.org | holistic art). In her Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) workshops,
- [Christy Kosmicki](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/christy-kosmicki-new-to-2023/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) Christy has a broad studio background and teaching experience in 2D, 3D and mixed media and she is always open for the opportunity to create a residency that is completely new and well suited for the needs of the participants. Christy can adapt any of her workshops to the
- [Delaney "Patty" Driscoll](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/delaney-patty-driscoll/) - Creative Aging Arts Program In Driscoll's CAAP residencies, participants rehearse and then perform a One Act play for an invited audience. Shows include props, costumes, and set pieces. It’s a BLAST! Here is an example. Artist in Schools and Communities: Driscoll’s workshops are designed to introduce students to SHAKESPEARE! Pique the interest of the primary
- [Ruth Davidson Hahn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/ruth-davidson-hahn/) - In Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable, participants will enjoy doing dance-based activities to music in a class designed to accommodate the needs of older adults. The general class format is to commence seated in chairs, and progress to standing behind the chairs for balance support, then traveling dance exercises. Depending on the levels
- [Liz Shea-McCoy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/liz-shea-mccoy/) - Liz Shea-McCoy has taught for over 30 years in conjunction with the Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist in Residence Program. Her wealth of experience in education, the arts and community service are a vibrant and vital addition to the Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist in School/Communities program. Liz affords students of all ages the opportunity to discover
- [Charlene Potter](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/charlene-potter/) - Charlene Potter teaches classes in clay, wire, sculpture, watercolor painting, landscapes, abstract art, and animal paintings. Additionally, she offers beginning collage, painting with puzzle pieces to create a 3D effect, and painting in acrylics. www.rosewoodenvironmentalart.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Holly Pelesky](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/holly-pelesky/) - Holly is a storyteller who creates narratives keeping in mind her particular audience. Sometimes stories are told to entertain, to inform, to give hope. Knowing your intention and how to best deliver it to this particular audience is so much of the fun. She leads engaging, thought-provoking workshops that are often generative and/or collaborative in
- [Monica McSwain](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/monica-mcswain/) - Monica McSwain delivers transformative arts-based residencies designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and align with your organization’s goals. Known for her dynamic versatility in movement, choreography, and acting, Monica tailors each residency to meet the unique needs of students, educators, and communities. Whether developing choreography for productions, teaching dance styles like Hip Hop, Modern Bebop,
- [Irene Lopez Valdivia](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/irene-lopez-valdivia/) - Reenie Lopez leads art workshops for adults at the South Sioux City Public Library and she teaches art classes at the Gilchrist Learning Center for kids at their Saturday Drop In Classes. She enjoys creating spaces for adults to nourish their creativity. Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Angela L. Glover Howell, Ph.D.](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/angela-l-glover-howell-ph-d/) - Angela L. Glover has a B.S in Curriculum and Instruction and Human Development from UNL, an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and Museum Studies from UNL, an MA in English from UNO, and a Ph.D. in English from KU. Glover holds a NE teaching certificate and is certified with the National Writing Project. Her essays
- [Kim Darling](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/kim-darling/) - In Kim Darling’s residencies, participants work from the perspective of a large scale abstract painter, are introduced to the concept of painting without boundaries. Students explore the freedom that can be found by finding your own personal iconography, using a color rich palette, and new ideas about scale. Based on experience level, participants will explore
- [Linda Bruning](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/linda-bruning/) - Linda Bruning is a professional actress and director based in both her hometown of Wynot, Nebraska and Minneapolis. Linda has worked with professional theater, community theaters, colleges and schools all over the United States and Canada. She has a Master Degrees in both Arts in Education and in Technology Leadership. Linda has also been a
- [Thad Beach](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/thad-beach/) - Thad Beach is a musician, songwriter and teaching artist. He enjoys demonstrating how to play a variety of instruments, performing and conducting music and songwriting workshops. His music is inspired by traditional, folk, mountain ballads, old-time and country blues and jazz. Instruments he plays include the ukulele, harmonica, guitar, washboard, bucket bass, jaw harp, limber
- [Shelby Audiss](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/shelby-audiss/) - Shelby Audiss is a certified K-12 art educator with nearly 20 years of experience teaching art in schools and public settings to audiences of all ages. She specializes in drawing and painting techniques, but is also experienced in teaching printmaking, ceramics, jewelry making, sculpture, and textile art mediums. Shelby believes everyone can create art and
- [Ariadne (Ari) Albright](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/ariadne-ari-albright/) - Ariadne Albright, MFA, is a visual artist with three decades of experience creating narrative paintings that explore identity and belonging. She has led a distinguished career advancing the role of the arts in health and community settings, with particular focus on incarcerated individuals. Albright holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of Washington and
- [Charisa Ramsey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/charisa-ramsey/) - Charisa Ramsey wears many hats as a teaching artist, actor, director, and playwright. She is driven by her belief that theatre is for everyone and should be accessible to all. Whether she is leading creative movement with kindergarteners, teaching improv to incarcerated teens, or devising an inclusive performance piece with adults, she strives to foster
- [Christopher McLucas](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/christopher-mclucas/) - Christopher is a native son of Omaha, Nebraska who works as a self-published writer and a creative writing teacher. He and several other artists have created The Asteroid House, a non-profit that provides sequential art programming in various mediums specializing in coursework for adults 55. Christopher encourages students weather they are seasoned writers, new at
- [Danielle Laurion](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/danielle-laurion/) - Let's Dance! Dance is meant to be a life-long activity and one that is accessible for ALL bodies. Danielle holds a BA in dance and English education and a MA in dance/movement therapy and Laban Movement Analysis. She is an educator, choreographer, dance/movement therapist, arts advocate and curriculum writer who works in schools, wellness centers,
- [Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/lincolns-symphony-orchestra/) - Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra tailors each of its concerts to meet the specific needs of your community. A wide variety of musical programs are available, including classical, popular, cultural, and educational.
- [La Dolce Vita](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/la-dolce-vita/) - La Dolce Vita is a Lincoln based flute (Lindsay Bartlett) and classical guitar (Antonio Forgione) duo with a passion for using the ensemble as a catalyst to connect art, culture, and history with an international lens. Through live performances, presentations, and the creation of new music, they aim to promote the importance of a shared
- [Adams & Cooley / RAT PACK JAZZ](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/adams-cooley-rat-pack-jazz/) - These gentlemen provide a strong vocal and guitar performance of the musical standards of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole.
- [Circle Theatre](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/circle-theatre/) - Fran Sillau, artistic director of Circle Theatre, is a teacher, writer, director, actor and producer with an extensive background in theatre for youth.
- [Greenblatt & Seay](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/greenblatt-seay/) - Debby and David play and sing fun, upbeat folk music fine-tuned for your event and age group.
- [Bass Meets Voice](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/bass-meets-voice/) - Bass Meets Voice is a duo featuring critically acclaimed jazz recording artist Jackie Allen and internationally renowned double bassist artist-teacher Hans Sturm. The artists have performed together in venues from small classrooms to major performance halls on five continents for over 25 years. The duo performs several concert options including: The Nebraska Project: musical portraits
- [Donna Gunn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/donna-gunn/) - With performances throughout the United States and abroad in Italy, the Netherlands, and Hungary, Donna's never-ending passion for music is global in scope, delighting audiences everywhere. Be engaged, entertained, and enlightened with music that spans over 400 years. Her extensive research brings a distinctive quality to the stage – whether in a traditional recital setting
- [Steven Tamayo](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/steven-tamayo/) - Steve Tamayo draws upon his family history as a member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe. His fine arts education (BFA from Singe Gleska University), along with his cultural upbringing, have shaped him as an artist, historian, storyteller and dancer. Steve provides activities during his residencies that include art and regalia making, drumming, powwow dance demonstrations
- [The Novak & Haar Trio](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/the-novak-haar-trio/) - The Novak & Haar Trio is a piano-driven jazz group consisting of husband and wife duo Jennifer Novak Haar, piano, and Mark Haar, bass, along with Doug Montera on drums. The group plays standards and jazz-influenced pop (even country!) that appeals to a wide range of audience members. During the Christmas season, they bring out
- [Denlis Bertrand](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/denlis-bertrand/) - During Denlis' residency classes, all students learn the basics of Djembe and Dundun playing, inclusive of hand techniques, breathing as well as basic knowledge of the physical components of the Djembe and Dundun drums. In addition, understanding the historical and traditional uses of the drums will help students to understand the drums' significance and why
- [Matt Mason](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/matt-mason-2/) - Matt Mason served as the Nebraska State Poet from 2019-2024 and has run poetry workshops in Botswana, Romania, Nepal, and Belarus for the U.S. State Department. His poetry has appeared in The New York Times and Matt has received a Pushcart Prize as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and the Nebraska
- [Priscilla Mingus](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/priscilla-mingus/) - Priscilla Mingus has her Masters in Art Education from Boston University. She also has a Masters in Studio Art from Florence Academy of Art. She loves teaching others what she has learned. Her current love is Visual Journaling. Explore mindful journaling while also learning new art techniques in which to express yourself.
- [Linda M. Lacy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/linda-m-lacy/) - Linda is a native Nebraskan who lives in the Sandhills. She is an award-winning painter who loves to teach workshop participants how to paint lovely pictures of their and create art in different media. Linda encourages everyone to have fun while learning to create! The primary goal Linda's residency in the Artists in Schools/Communities program
- [Janice Fronczak](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/janice-fronczak/) - Janice Fronczak offers Creative Aging Arts Program workshops called Act Your Age - calling all actors! This series of workshops is an introduction to basic acting skills and techniques that will culminate in a very fun final showcase production of one or two short monologues by each participant. Act your Age! is offered for older
- [Laura Bentz](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/laura-bentz/) - Laura Bentz is an educator and teaching artist with over 30 years of experience. She has experience in drawing, oil and acrylic painting, and a wide range of printmaking processes. Bentz believes everyone is creative, and she has developed programming that encourages participants to explore their creative nature through the intersection of concept, process, and
- [Josephine Langbehn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/josephine-langbehn/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) Josephine Langbehn loves to work with all ages, from kindergartners to older adults. Her central focus is creating art that explores personal identity and self-expression. She is eager to collaborate with community partners to create projects that best fit the needs of students, giving them the opportunity to use
- [Heartbeats](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/heartbeats-new-to-2023/) - Combine the world class pianist, Jeff Jenkins with the emotional vocals of Terri Jo and you have “Heartbeats”. Contemporary interpretations of the American songbook, pop classics, earthy blues, and fresh and inspiring originals, all in one unique and exciting package. This duo will usher you down an avenue of timeless and deeply moving music. A
- [Stacey Barelos](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/stacey-barelos-new-to-2023/) - Stacey is a pianist, toy pianist and composer. She performs on keyboard instruments as well as on other toy instruments and found objects. She can adapt most programs to any space whether or not a piano is available. Her expertise is with the music of the last 100 years with special expertise on the avant
- [Hugo Zamorano](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/hugo-zamorano/) - During residencies with Hugo, students will create murals that are expressive and representative of their environments, ideas, and aspirations. His residencies introduce participants to spray paint, including learning safety and different techniques about its use. Hugo’s activities involve collaborative work among participants, and he teaches them about the history of graffiti writing, as well as
- [Stephanie Wolcott](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/stephanie-wolcott/) - Steph Wolcott has been teaching and hosting retreats, classes, and workshops for over ten years in Nebraska. Steph offers a very wide range of art subjects from pottery to painting to textiles and more. These unique classes are designed to fit the needs of the students. simplyhomesweethome.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Catherine Witt](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/catherine-witt/) - Artists in School and Communities (AiS/C) Catherine Witt's main focus with all age groups is to make a connection through artistic creativity and self-expression. Catherine can lead residency activities involving a diverse array of media. In residencies that focus on creating glass mosaics, she incorporates pre-cut glass in beautiful colors that allow students to safely
- [D. Kevin Williams](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/d-kevin-williams/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) D Kevin has developed his artistry, from stage, voice over artist, musician, performer, and educator for over 40 years. Included in his wide range of credits are the Emmy nominated animated children's series "Liberty's Kids", performing in Shakespeare Festivals, the film "For Love of Amy" and the National Broadway
- [Matt Whipkey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/matt-whipkey-2/) - Matt Whipkey, a lifelong Nebraskan, has spent the last decade quietly becoming one of the highest caliber songwriters in the region.
- [Paula Wallace](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/paula-wallace/) - Wallace facilitates creative practice in a variety of settings using materials and techniques adapted to the needs and goals of artist participants of any age and ability. Wallace stresses the importance of relationship in her work and encourages the use of storytelling alongside materials including watercolor, mixed media, written word and oral tradition. www.paulawallacefineart.com/ Hire
- [Patricia Velazquez-Dunn (New to 2024)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/patricia-velazquez-dunn/) - During Patricia's residencies, participants explore regional dances, folk dances, castanets, Spanish ballet, and Flamenco. She teaches students about how all of these styles fit in with Spanish history and culture, and how Spanish dance is different from Mexican Folkloric dances. Patricia brings over 30 years of dancing and 11 years teaching experience to engage participants
- [Carrie Strope](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/carrie-strope/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) Carrie Strope is an Integrated Learning Specialist trained in working with teachers to address learning standards in different curricular areas. She works with students k-12, as well as adults, creating individual and collaborative glass art pieces for installation in public and private institutions, generally culminating in an opening reception
- [Therese Straseski](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/therese-straseski/) - Therese is a working artist for over 30 years and an art instructor for Joslyn Art Museum where she teaches children and adults. She has a BFA from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with a major in drawing and minor in printmaking. Her academic pursuits also include post graduate work in papermaking and printmaking
- [Fran Sillau](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/fran-sillau/) - Fran Sillau is the new artistic director of Circle Theatre and the accessibility coordinator at the Rose Theater in Omaha. Over the past decade, Fran Sillau has served as a teacher, writer, director, actor and producer. With an extensive background in theatre for youth, Sillau has worked for both Lexington Children’s Theatre and Omaha Theater
- [George Shepard (New to 2024)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/george-shepard/) - George’s residencies focus on collaborative storytelling through the aggregation of game design, character development, writing, improvisation, and storytelling for teens and adults through the medium of Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs). He has been a part of the tabletop community for over twenty years, collaborating with groups of two to twelve individuals to craft stories using
- [Sarah Rowe](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/sarah-rowe/) - Sarah Rowe is a visual artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work opens cross cultural dialogues by utilizing methods of painting, printmaking, textiles, performance, and Native American ceremony in unconventional ways. Rowe projects her vision of contemporary Indigenous experience into the mix with an offbeat enchantment. Her imagined landscapes are bold and vibrant, containing a
- [Oscar Rios Pohirieth](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/oscar-rios-pohirieth/) - Oscar Rios Pohirieth brings alive the music and cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile as he guides the listener through an acoustic musical journey on the panpipes, Quena, and Charango. Participants will experience traditional and contemporary Andean folk music and learn its different rhythms by trying out percussion instruments such as goat-skin Bombo deum
- [Michael G. Pujado](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michael-g-pujado/) - Michael Pujado,a native of Chile, has lived in the United States since 1989. Michael has been playing music professionally since the age of 16. Michael currently plays with some of Omaha's top musicians- The Confidentials, Heidi Joy, Matt Wallace and the Gulizia Brothers. Michael's residency activities include teaching of Latin America culture as well as
- [Michele M. Phillips](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michele-m-phillips/) - Michele makes theatre and all it entails (set design, costumes, casting, blocking, characterization, improvisation and the written word) accessible to students in any age group. Her main focus is on human interaction using both verbal and non-verbal communication, and in encouraging students to feel empowered to perform. The activities she employs are very process-oriented, but
- [Rita Paskowitz](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/rita-paskowitz/) - Rita Paskowitz doesn’t just tell stories: she ELECTRIFIES them! Believing that everyone, young or old, is a story waiting to be told, Rita combines her skills as a storyteller, actress, writer, comedienne and improvisationalist into interactive workshops that span the storytelling process. Participants joyously progress from self-discovery to actual performance in a mere five days.
- [Tim O'Neill](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/tim-oneill/) - Tim has programs developed in mixed media, silk expressions, painting and a really fun interactive found poetry series. https://www.timoneillstudios.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Michelle Olson](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michelle-olson/) - Experience the magic of art as we dive into the world of visual storytelling through drawing, acrylic painting, and mixed media techniques. Enjoy the supportive and inspiring environment that will have you unleashing your inner Picasso in no time all while learning new skills, making new connections, and having fun. Hire This Artist for a
- [Carrie Nath](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/carrie-nath/) - Carrie Nath has been working in schools and communities throughout the United States for over thirty years. Carrie enjoys teaching students of all ages, K – Adult Seniors, and has extensive experience working with creators with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Movement based storytelling and creating opportunities for the artist in all of us to thrive
- [Michael E. Miller](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michael-e-miller/) - Michael Miller is a master teacher who has been teaching drama residencies for the last 13 years to students from pre-school through college. Michael has been an arts educator for Omaha Theater Company, Omaha Children's Museum, Mercer University, Georgia's Governors Honors Program, and Macon College (GA). Michael also works as an actor, playwright, dramaturge, director
- [Nancy Beal Meyer](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nancy-beal-meyer/) - Nancy Meyer works collaboratively with classroom and education professionals to develop meaningful curriculum material for artist-in-schools and communities programs. Nancy's area of expertise is 2-dimensional fine arts programs, including drawing, oil painting, watercolor painting, graphic design, architectural drawing and drafting. Through these collaborative efforts, Nancy hopes to inspire and motivate students of all ages to
- [Sondra Clifton McSwain](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/sonda-clifton-mcswain/) - Sondra Clifton McSwain, a graduate of San Francisco State University, offers instructions in jazz, African, Caribbean, modern, creative, stage, social and liturgical dance. Her classes cover elements, history, technique, body awareness, physical fitness and general appreciation of the art of dance. She teaches beginning to advanced students of all ages. She desires to pass on
- [Rose Mapel](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/rose-mapel/) - Artists in School and Communities (AiS/C) and Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) Rose Mapel loves to bring together people at all experience levels to learn about designing and creating barn quilts. She has been leading workshops on all aspects of barn quilt creation since 2017 and can adapt her sessions to children or adults. Rose’s
- [Marya Lucca-Thyberg](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/marya-lucca-thyberg/) - Marya Lucca-Thyberg thrives on creating theatre in any environment. As a freelance director and designer, teaching artist and certified theatre teacher she can work with all ages K-adult in elementary and secondary schools, community or professional settings. Directing and performance may be the focus of her residency activities, but she also loves to teach participants
- [Judy Lorenzen](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/judy-lorenzen/) - Judy Lorenzen is a former high-school English teacher, Nebraska Writing Project Student Writing Festival and Warrior Writers teacher, and children’s librarian, who teaches writing in various genres, with a focus on memoir poetry. Her poetry, essays, and commentaries are widely published. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska at Kearney
- [Nicole Korpela](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nicole-korpela/) - Do you need help choreographing your next musical? Let Nicole Korpela bring your ideas to life through movement and dance. Nicole will customize choreography to fit the specific needs of residency sponsors. She will adapt activities to the ability level and ages of student dancers. Nicole also offers ‘Tap Dance for Musical Theatre’ (grades 9-12),
- [Nancy Konrardy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nancy-konrardy/) - After 24 years in Los Angeles as a costume designer and teaching artist, Nancy Konrardy relocated back to the Midwest to Roca, just south of Lincoln. From designer, collaborator, costume fabricator, milliner, mask maker, dyer-painter, makeup artist to scenic artist, Nancy brings a varied & vast range of experiences to the creation of her residencies.
- [Yelena Khanevskaya](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/yelena-khanevskaya/) - Teaching artist with over 20 years of professional art practice and teaching experience. Working in oil, gouache, printmaking. Teaching experiences in drawing; painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic); printmaking; mixed media; sculpture. yelenakhanevskaya.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Wendy Ketelsen](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/wendy-ketelsen/) - Meet Wendy Ketelsen, an artist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in acrylic painting and Steampunk Jewelry made from found objects. Wendy's acrylic works showcase a unique blend of traditional techniques and innovative approaches, while her jewelry creations breathe new life into ordinary materials. As an art instructor, Wendy shares her passion with
- [Matthew Jones](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/matthew-jones/) - I enjoy teaching watercolor. The connections students make when hand, brush, and paper come together never gets old. Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Dylan Jacobson](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/dylan-jacobson/) - As a comic artist, Dylan has created two successful web comics, and a print series which is available at select locations around the country. He is also a published writer who uses his experience in the classroom to instill a strong sense of visual storytelling. He incorporates lessons in story structure, theme, character creation, and
- [Timm Hoff](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/timm-hoff/) - Timm is a visual artist who has a growing list of exhibitions to his credit in Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota. Participants in his residencies begin with discussion and brainstorming, and learn about print making technique, storytelling through visual art, and the practice of critiquing artwork. Timm finds that relief printing can be a great
- [Donna Gunn](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/donna-gunn-2/) - Experience custom-designed interdisciplinary residencies to enhance your music and school curriculum. Donna’s talent, teaching skill, and vibrant personality combine with her experience as a nationally certified teacher of music and active performing artist to make for relevant residencies of the highest caliber. Each residency interconnects music, multi-media, and experiential activities to provide a unified focus
- [Deborah Greenblatt](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/deborah-greenblatt/) - Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of fiddle tune books, composer, recording artist and private music teacher, received her formal training at Boston University. She is now a multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, violin, viola, nyckelharpa, recorders, banjo, viola pomposa, mandolin, crwth, Stroh-viola, etc.), and shares these instruments with students during her residencies.
- [Linda Garcia-Perez](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/linda-garcia-perez/) - Linda M. Garcia is a Mexican American Chicana artist, who has been active for over 40 years creating, teaching and exhibiting Mexican/Latino folk and indigenous arts and traditional culture throughout Nebraska. Linda incorporates Mexican folk art traditional methodology with basic art instruction to teach English and Spanish-speaking students and adults in the following disciplines: -
- [Nancy Fairbanks](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/nancy-fairbanks/) - A residency with Nancy Fairbanks includes hand-built pottery techniques, and stories of the history, culture, and daily life of the Pawnee Tribe in Nebraska. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of the history of the Native Americans, combined with her talents in pottery, make the workshop educational and fun. Students learn handbuilding techniques and ancient pit-firing methods.
- [Geraldine Dobos](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/geraldine-dobos/) - Specializing in representational oil paintings that feature mood, and are created utilizing complementary palettes. www.geraldinedobos.com Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project
- [Michele Denton](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michele-denton/) - Michele Denton has been a working/teaching artist for the past 50 years. She teaches in several different mediums and has instructed classes from toddlers to adults. Currently she is the Executive Director of the West Nebraska Arts Center in Scottsbluff, Ne. and has classes for High School youth, Veterans, and holding Elder Art Classes at
- [Renee (Crosby) Jizba](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/renee-crosby-jizba/) - A juggler for over 30 years, Renee Jizba has performed for varied audiences throughout the Midwest and has successfully taught juggling to students of all ages. Through learning basic juggling skills and balancing and tossing/catching games, students can improve eye/hand coordination, concentration, reading skills, visualization and teamwork skills, and self-esteem, all while working both sides
- [Pamela Conyers-Hinson](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/pamela-conyers-hinson/) - Pamela's sculpture residency activities are developed and designed to fit the individual needs of residency sponsors and participants. Her goal is to expose students to the world of sculpture using all types of media, ranging from hand-made paper pulp and sawdust to clay and alabaster dust. Pamela's workshops are tailored to meet the time constraints
- [Kimberly Clark-Kaczmarek](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/kimberly-clark-kaczmarek/) - A certified drama teacher, Kim has her B.S. and M.A. in theatre arts and has worked extensively in the community as an instructor, actor, designer and director. She specializes in creative dramatics for all ages based on theme units, literature or community awareness topics in the public schools. Kim is also available for scenic painting,
- [Keri Chryst](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/keri-chryst/) - Nebraska's special envoy from Paris, France since 2013 - Keri's residencies empower participants of all ages, cultures and backgrounds - using arts and music as a vehicle for developing technical skills while broadening participants’ perspective on the world and the world of the arts. With a Master's in Jazz Pedagogy from Northwestern University (1998) - Keri works with choirs,
- [Dallas Chief Eagle (New to 2024)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/dallas-chief-eagle/) - Dallas shares Native American arts and cultural traditions with participants. He introduces groups to Lakota storytelling and engages students experientially. Participants sit with Dallas on a buffalo robe for Grandpa Rock introductions and story sharing. Core groups meet each day, building unique hoop dance routines to be performed with Dallas at the end of the
- [Courtney Stein Cairncross](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/courtney-stein-cairncross/) - Through CAAP, Courtney offers folk dancing from around the world, with a focus on improving balance and coordination, memory and cognitive function, and creating opportunities for folks to share their own cultural traditions and life experiences through movement. https://www.kodomokids.us Hire This Artist for a Creative Aging project Hire This Artist for an Artists in Schools
- [Kevin Barratt](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/kevin-barratt/) - Stage Combat, Fight Choreography, Conflict Resolution: Residency activities are structured around a non-violent approach to stage combat. Students gain insight into stage combat as a performance skill while at the same time using dramatic conflict as a springboard for academic study. Emphasis is on physical safety for the performers and audience and also emotional safety
- [Wendy Jane Bantam](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/wendy-jane-bantam/) - Wendy Jane Bantam works internationally as a painter, teaching artist, musician and storyteller,. She lectures on creativity and critical thinking. Her lectures are found on TEDx and IGNITE! Bantam holds a Master of Fine Art in painting and is an artist with the Lied Center for Performing Arts and lecturer on Arts Integration Learning for
- [LaTryce Anderson](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/latryce-anderson/) - During LaTryce’s residencies, she explores hip-hop and contemporary dance with participants. When working with preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten groups, she focuses on movement exploration. By asking young students, “What can our bodies do?” she helps them learn to make shapes, numbers and letters with their movements. LaTryce teaches the elements of dance by leading her
- [Anna Alcalde](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/anna-alcalde/) - As an interactive Art studio owner of 13 years, and former school art teacher Anna Alcalde is experienced in teaching creative skills to all age groups. She has won many awards and grants for her innovative lessons, including a Mayors Art Award. Her favorite medium is Alcohol infused Inks on recycled tile. Other interests include
- [Carolyn Albracht](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/carolyn-albracht/) - Learn a variety of mixed media techniques to create 2D and dimensional artworks. Techniques will include watercolor and acrylic painting techniques, gelli plate printing, and others for surface preparation and the creation of collage materials to be used in final compositions. Participants will also learn about basic composition techniques to create stronger and more effective
- [Charles Ahovissi](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/charles-ahovissi-2/) - Charles Ahovissi is a professional dancer, performer, choreographer, stage costume designer and tailor from Benin, West Africa.
- [Mary Carrick](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/mary-carrick/) - Mary Carrick is a dynamic professional vocalist known for her lush voice, expressive interpretations, and her ability to transition between a wide spectrum of musical genres and styles. Audiences remark on her artistry, her ability to capture the listener, and the charm and personality she brings to each performance. Mary performs great American standards, jazz
- [Paddywhack](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/paddywhack/) - Paddywhack performs traditional folk music from Ireland and the British Isles.
- [Garan Coons](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/garan-coons-2/) - Garan Coons is a professional Native American (Oglala Lakota & Navajo) dancer, singer, flute player and storyteller
- [American Midwest Ballet's Momentum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/american-midwest-ballets-momentum/) - American Midwest Ballet is the region's professional dance company, showcasing the artistry, energy and athleticism of professional dance in Momentum.
- [American Midwest Ballet's The Nutcracker](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/american-midwest-ballets-the-nutcracker/) - American Midwest Ballet's fresh, lively and thoroughly entertaining production of The Nutcracker is sure to become a favorite in your community
- [African Culture Connection](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/african-culture-connection/) - African Culture Connection (ACC) marries a solid cultural arts curriculum with the expertise of contracted teaching and performing artists in order to take African dance, drumming, visual arts and culture to performance venues, schools, youth organizations and after-school programs across the state.
- [Impact Nebraska Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/impact-nebraska-artists/) - Impact offers five major exhibition packages, each with art created around a focus theme by 25 juried artists in a variety of visual media. The themes evolve from Nebraska or regional sources, with national appeal and are periodically replaced with a newly commissioned show. Exhibits are available to large and small venues. Impact's shows generate
- [The String Beans](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/the-string-beans/) - With a hilarious stage show and hundreds of catchy, original songs for kids, The String Beans have been a favorite choice for family-friendly entertainment in Nebraska since 2004.
- [Bassoons Across Nebraska](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/bassoons-across-nebraska/) - Bassoons Across Nebraska are members of the Omaha and Lincoln Symphony Orchestras, who seek to raise bassoon awareness throughout the state.
- [Gallery 92 West](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/gallery-92-west/) - “Bridges: Sharing Our Past to Enrich the Future,” is a collection of photographs from all 93 counties in Nebraska.
- [Daniel Christian](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/daniel-christian/) - Award-winning recording artist Daniel Christian (Tremulant Records) shares his songs and stories in concert at arts council events, festivals, fairs, theaters, churches and listening rooms across the nation.
- [Joan Wells](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/joan-wells/) - Joan Wells brings an educational and entertaining experience to your community with her Trick and Fancy Roping.
- [Michael Murphy](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/michael-murphy/) - Michael Murphy has been a musician for more than 30 years and has traveled from coast to coast sharing his songs.
- [Paul Siebert](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/paul-siebert/) - For over 30 years, Paul Siebert's quality blend of live family entertainment has delighted thousands with his unique style and vast repertoire.
- [David Boye](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/david-boye/) - David Boye performs solo instrumental acoustic guitar music that evokes the moods of the wide open prairie and wilderness of Nebraska and the west. His original compositions were inspired by nature's grandeur during residencies he participated in with the National Park Service in past years, including at Rocky Mountain National Park and Homestead National Monument.
- [Matt Whipkey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/matt-whipkey/) - Matt Whipkey is a critically acclaimed, award winning singer songwriter and instructor, independently releasing nine albums since 2002. Matt is a firm believer that music exists in everyone. Through instruction he assists people of all ages in finding their own unique and inherent voice. Whether through the guitar, songwriting, or lyric composition, Matt has learned
- [Courtney Cairncross](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/courtney-cairncross/) - Courtney’s background is in theatre, dance and music, with a specialization in cultural dance and ethnomusicology. Using these diverse disciplines, Courtney combines many elements to offer a wide range of residencies that help participants hone their performance skills. Her classes and workshops may involve improvisational exercises in movement, rhythm, and acting, and can also be
- [Charles Ahovissi](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist/charles-ahovissi/) - Charles Ahovissi is a professional artist dancer, drummer, choreographer, educator, stage costume designer and tailor. He is an approved teaching and performing artist through the Nebraska and Iowa Arts Councils. Charles Ahovissi has participated in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Seminar," Planning Effective Arts-Integrated Residencies for Students", Laying a Foundation: Defining

## Team Members

- [Meagan Dion](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/meagandion/) - Meagan Dion administers the state-mandated 1% for Art public art program, the Folk and Traditional Arts program, and the Individual Artist Fellowships Program at Nebraska Arts Council. She also oversees the Fred Simon Gallery and Governor’s Residence Exhibition Program. Dion is on the Advisory Board for the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for Arts in Nebraska
- [Aiden Poling](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/aiden-poling/) - Aiden oversees the Poetry Out Loud program as well as Arts Learning, Artist in Schools and Communities, School Bus, and Annual Programs in Arts Learning grants. Aiden James Poling is a professional actor, multi-hyphenate creative, and teaching artist from Shreveport, Louisiana who has centered much of his career around inclusive arts access. Aiden holds BFAs
- [Margaret Garro](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/margaret-garro/) - As Director of Administration for the Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), Margaret oversees agency operations and financial management, including contract execution, payment processing, budgeting, financial reporting, and improvement of the Council’s online grants management system. She also leads efforts to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and strengthen internal systems. A lifelong Nebraskan, Margaret holds a degree
- [Joshua Brown](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/joshua-brown/) - As the Programs Coordinator at the Nebraska Arts Council, Joshua Brown is dedicated to arts education, accessibility, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), he earned a degree in art history and is furthering his education at the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) in Art Education for the Museum. His
- [Rachel Morgan](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/rachel-morgan/) - Rachel Morgan oversees the Mini, Annual Series & Events and Basic Support grants, as well as the Creative District Program. Previously, she worked as the Foundation & Public Relations Director at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege, Nebraska, and helped build a new library at the facility. She was also Executive Director of the Tassel Performing
- [Rachel Zelm](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/rachel-zelm/) - In her role as the Business Manager for the Nebraska Arts Council, Rachel serves as the administrative support for the agency and staff, including accounting, budget monitoring, procurement, database and payroll processing. She also coordinates logistics for council and board meetings and assists staff members with travel arrangements. Rachel holds a BA in Studio Arts with
- [Elizabeth Palomino](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/elizabeth-palomino/) - As Program Coordinator for Nebraska Arts Council, Elizabeth provides assistance to organizations served through the Nebraska Touring and Mini Grant Programs, as well as heads the Folk and Traditional Arts Program. Additionally, she assists the Program Specialist’s work with the Basic Support and Arts Projects Grants programs. Elizabeth has built a career in the arts
- [Sam Hennigh](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/sam-hennigh/) - As the Communications Manager, Sam guides the Nebraska Arts Council’s media across all platforms, and responds to inquiries from the community and media. Sam comes to us from Kansas, after growing up and spending most of his life there. He received his B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University, and previously worked
- [Mike Markey](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/mike-markey/) - As Executive Director, Mike Markey is the agency’s CEO, and represents the Nebraska Arts Council at the state, regional and national levels in a variety of ways. He works with the Nebraska Arts Council board to implement agency goals and objectives and responds to the needs of the state’s arts community through financial support, services
- [Jennifer Dreibelbis](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/about/team/jennifer-dreibelbis/) - Jennifer Dreibelbis is the Grants and Database Administrator at Nebraska Arts Council. She is responsible for managing the grants and grant records. She works with program staff and administration to ensure timely payments, final reports and other grant requirements. She works with grantees, federal and state partners as necessary to ensure compliance. She came to

## Events

- [First Friday at the International Quilt Museum: Archaeologist Richard Boston](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-friday-at-the-international-quilt-museum-archaeologist-richard-boston/) - First Friday returns on Aug. 7 with a special presentation from archaeologist Richard Boston at 5:30 p.m.! In 2016, Boston and his family donated a quilt made by his great great grandmother, Caroline Boston, featuring 320 hand-embroidered names of Civil War-era veterans and their miltary units. In January 1862, Caroline's husband, James, enlisted in the
- [Comic Con Nebraska](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/comic-con-nebraska/) - Comic Con Nebraska is a brand new show, which launched in Omaha, August of 2025. This was the first show from the newly formed Octopus Events Group (OEG). OEG is made up of the founders of some of the best fan conventions in North America, including Emerald City Comic Con, Rose City Comic Con and
- [August 7th First Friday reception for Surface Impressions with Janine Wong](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/august-7th-first-friday-reception-for-surface-impressions-with-janine-wong/) - Surface Impressions: Coloratura exhibition dates: July 3 - August 30, 2026 Reception at Constellation Studios: August 7 First Friday, 7:00-9:00pm with Juror Janine Wong Receptions: • August 7, 2026 with juror Janine Wong in attendance. Lux Art Center, 5-8pm juror remarks 5:45pm • Constellation Studios, 7-9pm Join for Instagram Live Q&A at 8:00pm https://www.instagram.com/constellationstudios/ Also
- [Platte Passages: Shared Stories from our Watershed" First Friday opening](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/platte-passages-shared-stories-from-our-watershed-first-friday-opening/) - “Platte Passages: Shared Stories from our Home Watershed” opens Friday, August 7 at WallSpace-LNK, 1624 S. 17th Street. Five photographers from the Platte Basin Timelapse (PBT) project will be featured at an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Dakota Altman, Ethan Freese, Mariah Lundgren, Carlee Moates, and Grant Reiner, each with deep roots in Nebraska and
- [Flow For Chance- Indian Classical Dance Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/flow-for-chance-indian-classical-dance-workshop/) - We will be learning the basics of Indian Classical Dance, and a minute of a dance! This is an Indian Classical Dance Workshop meant to raise funds for local refugee women in Omaha. To attend the workshop, bring in Period Products or monetary donations. These donations will be distributed by Lutheran Family Services to local
- [Ornamentation Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/ornamentation-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse is offering an Ornamentation Workshop on-line for musicians who want to decorate their tunes with a variety of embellishments. The ornaments discussed will include trills, mordents, turns, etc. The workshop, streamed from The Old Avoca, NE Schoolhouse, will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, August 12,
- [Medicine Creek Days](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/medicine-creek-days/) - Medicine Creek Days, Cambridge's annual celebration, 2026 Parade theme is celebrating America's 250th "Fron Sea to Shining Sea...Right Here in Cambridge " Parade is 10:30am on Sat. June 20th. Home | Medicine Creek Day 1
- [A Nation of Immigrants: 250 Years of Immigrant Contributions to the Making of the United States](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/a-nation-of-immigrants-250-years-of-immigrant-contributions-to-the-making-of-the-united-states/) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it's the perfect time to reflect on the people and stories that have helped shape our nation. Join the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans for "A Nation of Immigrants: 250 Years of Immigrant Contributions to the Making of the United States", an engaging community conversation exploring how generations
- [Grand Opening of Kosmos•Art at Constellation Studios](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/grand-opening-of-kosmosart-at-constellation-studios/) - Community Invited to Experience Art, Music, Hands-On Creativity, and the Future of Nebraska's Arts Ecosystem Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 4:00–8:00 PM Constellation Studios invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of Kosmos•Art and the completion of its transformative expansion project at 2055 O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. This free community celebration will showcase
- [Juneteenth Reflections: The Power of Identity with Kwame Gyamfi](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/juneteenth-reflections-the-power-of-identity-with-kwame-gyamfi/) - On June 19 at 5 p.m., join the International Quilt Museum for a presentation from educator, coach and author Kwame Gyamfi! Learn about Gyamfi’s education and coaching career, his life experiences, his involvement with the Malone Community Center, and his perspectives on Juneteenth. After the presentation, we will be joined in the galleries by artist
- [Dance for Parkinson's 10-week Summer Session](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/dance-for-parkinsons-10-week-summer-session-2/) - Dance for Parkinson’s utilizes the power of dance, music, and creativity to improve mobility and quality of life. The program is offered to people with Parkinson's disease (PD), their caregivers, spouses, and partners. Dance for PD® is an internationally acclaimed method in which participants explore movement and music in ways that are enjoyable, mentally stimulating,
- [The Everly Set: A Celebration of the Everly Brothers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-everly-set-a-celebration-of-the-everly-brothers/) - In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged Rock’n’Roll with the sparkling vocal harmonies that would build the sound of the 60s. Today, two acclaimed singer-songwriters Jack Skuller and Sean Altman combine millennial pluck with baby-boomer sass to present The Everly Set featuring Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have
- [500-Mile Sculpture Garden Artist Talk: Kearney](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/500-mile-sculpture-garden-kearney/) - Mark 50 years of the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden with an artist talk by John Raimondi—insights, stories, and the impact of public art across Nebraska. Raimondi discusses the I-80 BSP, and his other Nebraska pieces: Athleta on the University of NE-Kearney campus and Dance of the Cranes at Eppley Airport in Omaha.
- [Re-Dedication Ceremony of “Arrival”](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/re-dedication-ceremony-of-arrival/) - Seward will host a Re-Dedication of their Bicentennial Art Sculpture “Arrival” by New York Artist Paul von Ringleheim, in conjunction and part of Seward’s Fourth of July Celebration - the official Semiquincentennial July 4 Celebration for the State of Nebraska. The special 2:00 event, on site at the Blue River Rest Area will feature music,
- [Celebrating 50 Years of Nebraska’s 500-Mile Sculpture Garden](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/celebrating-50-years-of-nebraskas-500-mile-sculpture-garden/) - Join for a panel discussion featuring leaders of the original I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project and artist John Raimondi who created Erma’s Desire at the Grand Island rest area. Panelists for this event include: John Raimondi Artist, Erma's Desire Art Thompson Director, I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project Dan Worth
- [500-Mile Sculpture Garden Artist Talk: Seward](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/500-mile-sculpture-garden-seward/) - Mark 50 years of the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden with an artist talk by John Raimondi—insights, stories, and the impact of public art across Nebraska. Raimondi discusses the I-80 BSP, and his other Nebraska pieces: Athleta on the University of NE-Kearney campus and Dance of the Cranes at Eppley Airport in Omaha.
- [500-Mile Sculpture Garden Artist Talk: Omaha](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/500-mile-sculpture-garden-omaha/) - Mark 50 years of the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden with an artist talk by John Raimondi—insights, stories, and the impact of public art across Nebraska. Raimondi discusses the I-80 BSP, and his other Nebraska pieces: Athleta on the University of NE-Kearney campus and Dance of the Cranes at Eppley Airport in Omaha.
- [500-Mile Sculpture Garden Artist Talk: Grand Island](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/500-mile-sculpture-garden-grand-island/) - Mark 50 years of the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden with an artist talk by John Raimondi—insights, stories, and the impact of public art across Nebraska. Raimondi discusses the I-80 BSP, and his other Nebraska pieces: Athleta on the University of NE-Kearney campus and Dance of the Cranes at Eppley Airport in Omaha.
- [I-80 Sculpture Celebration: Gering](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/i-80-sculpture-rededication-gering/) - To extend the Interstate-80 refurbishment project all the way across Nebraska, Gering will host a celebration at the Gering Civic Plaza to celebrate contemporary Nebraska sculptures installed in 2023 and to gift a new sculpture of Willa Cather to the city. A reading of Nebraska poet Jewel Rodgers poem for the 250th will be heard,
- ["Dear Abigail/Dear John: An Incandescent Match"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/dear-abigail-dear-john-an-incandescent-match/) - "Dear Abigail/Dear John: An Incandescent Match", a play for two voices adapted by John David Westby, is based on the letters between Abigail and John Adams. Wildwood Period House in Nebraska City is proud to host this event outdoors in their famed Victorian Garden on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. Dear Abigail/Dear John:
- ["First Fridays at the International Quilt Museum: “Sunshine Joe” Mallard"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-fridays-at-the-international-quilt-museum-sunshine-joe-mallard/) - Join us for a one-of-a-kind gallery talk with quilt artist “Sunshine Joe” Mallard during First Friday on May 1! Learn about Sunshine Joe’s quilting journey as well as his work currently on display in the exhibition “Spread Love Defeat Hate: Quilts by ‘Sunshine Joe’ Mallard” now showing in the Beavers Gallery at the IQM. Mallard’s
- [Poetry Workshop: Read, Write, Share](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/poetry-workshop-read-write-share/) - ✍️ Poetry Workshop Join us for a welcoming evening of creativity and community at the Radial Arts Center! This poetry workshop is open to all experience levels—whether you’re brand new to writing or a seasoned poet. Participants are encouraged to read, write, and share in a supportive space. ✍️ Teaching Artist: Aaron Scobie is a
- [Workshop: Photographing Your Work: Documentation vs. Reproduction](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/workshop-photographing-your-work-documentation-vs-reproduction/) - 📣 Professional Development Workshop for Emerging Artists 📸 Photographing Your Work: Documentation vs. Reproduction Led by Jeffrey Mack Take your art practice to the next level with this hands-on workshop designed for emerging visual artists. Learn how to professionally photograph your work—whether for portfolios, grants, exhibitions, or reproductions. 🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–9:00
- [Closing Reception: "Our View From Here: A Collection of Student Perspectives"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/closing-reception-our-view-from-here-a-collection-of-student-perspectives/) - 🗓️ Closing Reception: Friday, April 17 | 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Radial Arts Center — 5915 Maple St., Omaha, NE ✨ Open to the public | Family- & pet-friendly 💛 Suggested donation: $5 Join us for the closing reception of “Our View From Here: A Collection of Student Perspectives” at the Radial Arts Center! This inspiring
- [First Friday at the International Quilt Museum: ‘Crown & Stage’ with Dr. Carole Levin](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-friday-at-the-international-quilt-museum-crown-stage-with-dr-carole-levin/) - Celebrate the opening of the exhibition "Crown & Stage: The Monarchy and Shakespeare in Quilts" during First Fridays at the International Quilt Museum! Co-Curated by Dr. Carole Levin, Willa Cather Emerita Professor of History at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, "Crown & Stage" explores how quilts and other forms of material culture traveled beyond the playhouse
- [Open Mic Night](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/open-mic-night/) - 🎤✨ Open Mic Night is coming to the Farm! ✨🎤 Got a song, poem, story, guitar, or just the urge to grab a mic and go for it? Join us for our very first Open Mic Night on Thursday, April 16 in the Barn at Wessels! Whether you want to perform or just come enjoy
- [Nebraska Grown Art Festival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/nebraska-grown-art-festival/) - Communities across the Loup Valley will come alive with creativity during the annual Nebraska Grown Art Festival on Saturday, April 11. This one-day celebration invites visitors to experience a rich variety of local art, hands-on workshops, shopping, and live entertainment throughout the region. Festivalgoers can explore art shows and tours at Main Street Gallery in
- [Irish Fiddle Tunes Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/irish-fiddle-tunes-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book. This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two
- [2026 Spring Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/2026-spring-festival-an-arts-and-crafts-affair/) - Join us April 10, 11, 12, 2026 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena for the Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair. Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Our Arts & Crafts tour of shows are consistently ranked in the Top 100 Shows in the Country
- [2026 Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/2026-autumn-festival-an-arts-and-crafts-affair/) - Join us November 5, 6, 7, 8, 2026 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, NE for the Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair. Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Our Arts & Crafts tour of shows are consistently ranked in the Top 100
- [BLUEBARN Theatre Presents: Primary Trust by Eboni Booth](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/bluebarn-theatre-presents-primary-trust-by-eboni-booth/) - Tickets are now on sale for Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth! Experience the tender journey of old friends Kenneth and Bert as they sip on mai tais at the local tiki bar. When Kenneth’s longtime job ends, he is forced to push past his boundaries and reconcile with his past. Witness the intimate moments as
- [Found + Seen: A Collector and An Artist on Making and Looking](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/found-seen-a-collector-and-an-artist-on-making-and-looking/) - On March 28, join the International Quilt Museum for an extraordinary evening with collector Roderick Kiracofe and quilt artist Zak Foster. Together, Kiracofe and Foster will discuss their shared history in the quilt world as well as their unique understanding and appreciation of quiltmaking. Do you have a question for Kiracofe or Foster? Be sure
- [Renaissance Fiddle Tunes Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/renaissance-fiddle-tunes-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Renaissance Fiddle Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two book. These 28 traditional Renaissance tunes are arranged for two players, with chords for back-up
- [Exhibit - Tajimal K'in La Fiesta del Sol/Festival of the Sun](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/exhibit-tajimal-kin-la-fiesta-del-sol-festival-of-the-sun/) - A collective photography exhibit by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García and Marco Girón.
- [Opening Reception - New Exhibition "Tajimal K'in"  - La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-new-exhibition-tajimal-kin-la-fiesta-del-sol-festival-of-the-sun/) - Opening Reception for new exhibition "Tajimal K'in" La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun. A collective photography exhibit by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos Garcia, and Marco Girón. An Artists Panel Discussion will be held on March 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm. The exhibition runs through August 22, 2026. www.elmuseolatino.org
- [Albert Rhea Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/casey-marsh-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Casey Marsh will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from February 6th - May 1st, 2026. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in
- [66th annual Independence Day Parade](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/66th-annual-independence-day-parade/) - A cherished tradition since 1960, Ralston’s Independence Day celebration is among the largest in the state of Nebraska. Festivities begin on the evening of July 3 with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. On July 4, the celebration continues with a children’s parade, followed by the larger community
- [I-80 Sculpture Project: Rededication for "Crossing the Plains"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/i-80-sculpture-project-rededication-for-crossing-the-plains/) - The Rededication event for "Crossing the Plains" will begin at 10:00 am on Friday July 2, 2026. It will feature the Nebraska Poet, Jewel Rogers, and the Nebraska Brass Band. During the day we will be having a fun run in the morning, a free movie showing, kids bounce house area, vendors, hotdog eating contest,
- [Edwin Carter Weitz—The Line](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/edwin-carter-weitz-the-line/) - Five years in the making, The Line is a study of a continuous rule as it zigzags through a series of 24 large and diverse canvases. It enters each composition, meanders through right angles, and exits—only to reappear in the next. The series is not just about the line itself, but about motion, connection, and
- [Signal-to-Noise](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/signal-to-noise/) - Signal-to-Noise Nancy Steele-Makasci, Orem, Utah Erin Wohletz, Vermillion, South Dakota March 6 – April 25, 2026 March 6 - First Friday opening, 6-8pm April 3 - First Friday Gallery Walk, 6-8pm Activities: March 14, Saturday, 10-2, Printing Party with Nancy March 21-22, Sat & Sun, Papermaking with Karen April 13-17, Erin in residence at UNL,
- [Durufle Requiem](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/durufle-requiem/) - Join Résonance and the First United Methodist Chancel Choir for an evening that bridges the ancient and the modern, moving from the soaring heights of virtuoso organ music to a quiet, shimmering vision of peace. ARTISTS A. Barron Breland, conductor Mark Kurtz, organ and collaborative pianist Jamie Luedtke, mezzo-soprano Jesse Wohlman, baritone Résonance with First
- [Rounds Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/rounds-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Rounds Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, and bass recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our Book of Rounds collection. It has 40 tunes in 13 keys from 12 countries. The lyrics for 27 tunes
- [Opening Reception: "Asking For It" Group Exhibition](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-asking-for-it-group-exhibition/) - Stop by the Radial Arts Center during March First Friday for the opening reception of “Asking For It” curated by Beatriz Rodriguez and Carolyn Albracht. ✨ Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community. “Asking For It” is a curated group exhibition that explores themes of internalized misogyny and patriarchy through the voices
- [America 250 Concert](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/america-250-concert/) - The Lincoln Community Concert Band, along with Abendmusik Choir and Unity Choir of Nebraska Wesleyan University, will present an America 250 Concert at Kimball Recital Hall on the UNL Campus. The concert is free to the public. This concert will be a Semiquincentennial Musical Tribute. The LCCB will perform the world premiere of a commissioned
- [‘Remember the Way’ with Heather Hensen at the International Quilt Museum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/remember-the-way-with-heather-hensen-at-the-international-quilt-museum/) - On March 6, Join the International Quilt Museum for a celebration of the Sandhill crane Migration with puppet artist Heather Hensen during First Friday! Connect to your local lands and waterways during Hensen’s performance of “Remember the Way.” Together, we will journey through the interconnected waterways and shifting landscapes of the planet guided by cultural
- [A Joyful Centennial Season Finale – Beethoven’s 9th](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/a-joyful-centennial-season-finale-beethovens-9th/) - As our 100th Season Celebration comes to a close, we end with a joyous finale! Featuring UNL orchestra and choir students, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony will be a concert to remember for the next 100 years! This large ensemble will perform at The Hastings City Auditorium, where Wandering Well will be available for refreshments, and a
- [Spotlight on Local Musicions](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/__trashed/) - Join the Hastings Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate 100 years of collaboration. Our local musician spotlight will highlight the homegrown talent of our own community! The special evening concert will feature: The Cathedral Brass world premiere of a commissioned piece. Emily Dunbar, local singer songwriter and previous symphony guest artist. Peter Lainson, local singer songwriter,
- [French Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/french-fiddle-tunes-for-two-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line French Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our French Fiddle Tunes for Two book. This collection of 37 traditional French tunes offer you the opportunity to
- [Holy Trinity Arts Festival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/holy-trinity-arts-festival/) - The 5th Annual Holy Trinity Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, May 2, and will include artist booths, live performances, floral arts presentations, and children's art activities throughout the day. Add food vendors and a beer garden--and this is a true Festival! In addition, an incredible display of public art will debut at the
- [Arts after Dark: Comedy &Cocktails  Public Art Committee Annual Fundraiser](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/arts-after-dark-comedy-cocktails-public-art-committee-annual-fundraiser/) - Please join us for an evening of laughs, art, and cocktails in support of our local Public Arts Committee. All funds raised directly support Art Alley & Pocket Park in downtown Blair, as well as Night Markets, new sculptures, and creative projects throughout Washington County. 📍 St.Borgia Church Social Hall 📅 Saturday March 21st doors
- [“From the New Worlds” and the Young Artist Competition Winner](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/from-the-new-worlds-and-the-young-artist-competition-winner/) - This year’s February concert features The Young Artist Competition winner playing Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, as well as other “New World” pieces, including favorite Dance Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns. The concert will end with the ever popular favorite Anton Dvorak’s New World Symphony. https://www.hastingssymphony.com/concert/february-22-from-new-worlds-and-the-young-artist-competition/
- [NU-BLU Bluegrass Concert](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/nu-blu-bluegrass-concert/) - Join us for a fun Saturday night of exceptional entertainment with Nu-Blu Band, a North Carolina powerhouse acoustic group known for flawless harmonies, meaningful storytelling, and a fresh, progressive bluegrass sound. ✨ Why you don’t want to miss this show: • Five Top Ten Billboard albums • Hosts of the nationally syndicated TV show Bluegrass
- [La Boheme by the UNL Opera](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/la-boheme-by-the-unl-opera/) - We are thrilled to welcome our friends with the UNL Opera to the theatre as they present Puccini's La Boheme on Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 pm. With soaring melodies and poignant story telling, be prepared to smile, laugh, and shed a few tears, as six young bohemian artists navigate life's trials of romance and
- [Valentine's Day Dinner & Concert - Lloyd McCarter & The Honky Tonk Revival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/valentines-day-dinner-concert-lloyd-mccarter-the-honky-tonk-revival/) - Warm your hearts with a sweet night out at The Golden Husk featuring an iconic classic country and Nebraska-based band, Lloyd McCarter and The Honky Tonk Revival! Start the evening with a delicious meal at Jubilee Events & Catering at 6:00 pm (seating is limited to 60 people). Doors open at 5:30 pm for social
- [Museum of Nebraska Art - Nebraska Now Exhibition](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/museum-of-nebraska-art-nebraska-now-exhibition/) - Nebraska Now is an exhibition celebrating the energy, identity, and artistry shaping Nebraska today. Featuring work from nearly 80 artists from across the state, representing a range of media, this bold, contemporary showcase captures the diversity of voice, style, and story that is Nebraska. On view at the Museum of Nebraska Art, Nebraska Now culminates
- [BLUEBARN Theatre to Present The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/bluebarn-theatre-to-present-the-heart-sellers-by-lloyd-suh/) - Tickets are now on sale for The Heart Sellers! Lloyd Suh’s poignant and gently humorous play explores identity, belonging, and friendship through the lens of the immigrant experience. Set in 1970s America, it follows Luna and Jane, two Asian immigrant women who meet on Thanksgiving. Over the course of one evening, their growing bond becomes
- [5th Annual Afrovibe Master Gala](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/5th-annual-afrovibe-master-gala/) - 🌟 5th Annual Afrovibe Master Gala by Kusher Snazzy Step into a night of glamour, rhythm, and celebration as we mark the 5th Annual Afrovibe Master Gala — an unforgettable evening hosted by Kusher Snazzy, honoring five incredible years of music, culture, and community. Join artists, fans, and special guests for a luxury red-carpet experience
- [Closing Reception: "Neighborhood" by Benjamin Wills](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/closing-reception-neighborhood-by-benjamin-wills/) - Won’t you be our neighbor? 🏘️✨ Stroll through the Benson Creative District and stop by Radial Arts Center to experience for your last chance to visit the exhibition “Neighborhood” by artist Benjamin Wills. In this new body of work, Wills considers what it means to be a neighbor in 2026, exploring community and connection while
- [Opening Reception: "Neighborhood" by Benjamin Wills](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-neighborhood-by-benjamin-wills/) - Won’t you be our neighbor? 🏘️✨ Stroll through the Benson Creative District during February First Friday and stop by Radial Arts Center to experience our latest exhibition “Neighborhood” by artist Benjamin Wills. In this new body of work, Wills considers what it means to be a neighbor in 2026, exploring community and connection while paying
- [Art After Dark: A Roaring '20s Affair (to support the Iron Horse Arts District)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/art-after-dark-a-roaring-20s-affair-to-support-the-iron-horse-arts-district/) - Over the past two years, the Iron Horse Arts District has grown from a bold idea into a creative force—bringing public art to our streets, showcasing regional talent through monthly Pop-Up Galleries, revitalizing historic spaces, and building connections that strengthen Holdrege’s cultural identity. None of this would have been possible without the generous patronage of
- ["Into Whooperland - A Photographer's Journey with Cranes"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/into-whooperland-a-photographers-journey-with-cranes/) - "Into Whooperland - A Photographer’s Journey with Whooping Cranes“ opens at noon Friday, January 9 at WallSpace-LNK, 1624 S. 17th Street and runs Friday-Sunday afternoons through February 1. The show is one product of photographer and Lincoln native Mike Forsberg’s five-year effort to intimately document this mythical, tallest bird in North America. A companion to
- [Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/josh-hoyer-and-soul-colossal/) - You voted, and we listened! 2026 Audience Choice winners Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal are performing their very first opera house show in what promises to be a foot-stomping Saturday night! Named “Best Band” at the 2025 30th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, Hoyer and his band leave it all on the stage, performing
- [Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Little Mermaid](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/missoula-childrens-theatre-presents-the-little-mermaid/) - Join us for a production of The Little Mermaid featuring local youth! Auditions Auditions will take place on Monday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m. and are open to students entering grades 1 through 12. The first rehearsal will begin approximately fifteen minutes after the audition and go until 2:15 p.m. While not all students will
- [Switchback- A Celtic Christmas Performance](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/switchback-a-celtic-christmas-performance/) - Celebrate the holiday season with a Celtic flair! Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. Their brand of original music has made them an international touring sensation and a presence on PBS in the United States. Dubbed "American Roots with Celtic Soul," Switchback seamlessly blends a Celtic tribal beat with the
- [United States Airforce Offutt Brass- Patriotic Favorites for America 250](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/united-states-airforce-offutt-brass-patriotic-favorites-for-america-250/) - In honor of Veteran's Day and America 250, join us for a FREE concert featuring Offutt Brass, the premiere ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band! Offutt Brass is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion, Offutt Brass showcases the Air
- [Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/scott-kirbys-main-street-souvenirs/) - Welcome to Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs, a musical and cinematic celebration of Classic Americana. Explore 150 years of music through Kirby's live piano performances of some of America's greats - including Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and the ragtime of Scott Joplin! The music and narratives are accompanied by a video featuring nostalgic archival
- [The Colten Wyatt Band-Nebraska's Finest Country Musicians!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-colten-wyatt-band-nebraskas-finest-country-musicians/) - Join us for a night of Nebraska-grown country music! Whether you like Brooks and Dunn’s powerful anthems, Dwight Yoakam’s playful twang, or Johnny Cash’s unforgettable storytelling, the Colten Wyatt Band offers a performance steeped in country music tradition. Shake off the winter chill and welcome the arrival of spring with their covers of country hits
- [Cornelia Murr Last Run to the Center Tour](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/cornelia-murr-last-run-to-the-center-tour/) - Usher in the 2026 season with indie folk and pop musician Cornelia Murr! Written in 2023 while she renovated her cozy Red Cloud home, Murr’s latest album, Run to the Center, grapples with big questions while resisting the urge to offer simple answers. Of her 2025 LP, the Boston Globe writes, "Cornelia Murr’s Run to
- [January 2 First Friday exhibition Books Bound/Unbound: Turner McGehee and Ward Schumaker](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/january-2-first-friday-exhibition-books-bound-unbound-turner-mcgehee-and-ward-schumaker/) - January 2- February 28, 2026 January First Friday Gallery opening January 2, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm Constellation Studios presents the painted book covers of Turner McGehee, Hastings, Nebraska, and the bound books of painted pages by Ward Schumaker, San Francisco CA. Schumaker’s expressionistic brush work, and stenciled text creates a “disorienting….discourse” as hymns, quotes, dreamy narrations are
- [2nd Annual NAC Open House](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/2nd-annual-nac-open-house/) - Join us for our 2nd annual Open House event in the Fred Simon Gallery. Meet with NAC staff and other members of the arts community for a night of community. Enjoy food and refreshments and see the latest art in the gallery with an opening reception of the Folk and Traditional Art exhibition featuring artists Celeste Butler
- [Holiday Maker Market](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/holiday-maker-market/) - ✨ Save the Date ✨ Radial Arts Center's Holiday Makers Market is coming to town! 🎅 📍 Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple St, Omaha, NE 🗓️ Friday, December 5th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🗓️ Saturday, December 6th | 11:00am – 6:00pm 🎟️ Free Entry Our Makers Market will include... ✨ 10+ featured artists & makers
- [Ukrainian Tunes Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/ukrainian-tunes-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Ukrainian Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Ukrainian Tunes for Two”. This captivating collection of 35 traditional Ukrainian tunes includes marches, patriotic songs, polkas, waltzes, etc. These melodies will
- [Holiday Cheers with Résonance](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/holiday-cheers-with-resonance/) - Celebrate the holidays in style with Résonance! Enjoy food, drink and music by your Omaha Symphony, with limited-edition VIP gifts from us to you! Doors open at 4:30 pm. resonancevoices.org/events
- [Sounds of the Season](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sounds-of-the-season/) - FREE family concerts on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm; and Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 pm at Bellevue East High School Auditorium, Bellevue, NE; and on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 pm at the Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA. Embrace the magic of
- [The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Community Theatre Production](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-community-theatre-production/) - Experience the hilarity and heart of a Christmas tale that turns chaos into unexpected joy at The Golden Husk Theatre in Ord. Performances are set for Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m. The Husk Community Theatre production of The Best Christmas
- [BLUEBARN Theatre to present Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/bluebarn-theatre-to-present-every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-some/) - Tickets are now on sale for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez! Three actors. A million Christmas stories. One wildly fast and hilarious mashup that’s part A Christmas Carol, part The Grinch, part Die Hard (because why the hell not?). Expect laughs, chaos, and
- ["Faces of Rushmore" Performance](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/faces-of-rushmore-performance/) - "Faces of Rushmore" at the Nebraska National Guard Museum from July 2-4, 2026. Nationally known actors for Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt will be performing at the museum.
- [EXHIBIT: "Our American Dreams"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/exhibit-our-american-dreams/) - "What does the American Dream mean to you?" That’s the powerful question at the heart of this collaborative exhibit coming to Stuhr Museum in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Through personal stories and creative expression, individuals, teams, and groups from communities all along Nebraska’s Platte River Valley will explore how their hopes, values, and lived
- [Arts Learning Project Grant Panel Meeting](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/arts-learning-project-grant-panel-meeting/) - Panel meetings for this year’s Fall Set Deadline Grants will be held November 18th-20th. This third meeting will be for the Arts Learning Project Grant (ALG). While the panel will be live and open to the public, panel members will not be responding to comments during the stream. We do ask anyone watching to leave
- [Arts Project Grant 2 Panel Meeting](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/arts-project-grant-2-panel-meeting/) - For Community - November 10, 2025 - Nebraska Arts Council - 2025
- [Arts Program Grant 1 Panel Meeting](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/arts-program-grant-1-panel-meeting/) - Arts Program Grant 1 Panel Meeting - Nebraska Arts Council November 10, 2025 2026 For Grant Seekers
- [Closing Reception: "FLOW" by Bart Vargas](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/closing-reception-flow-by-bart-vargas/) - Missed the opening reception? Don’t worry — you’ve got another chance! Join us for the closing reception of “FLOW,” a solo exhibition by Bart Vargas. We’re celebrating a little early this year due to the holidays, so don’t miss your opportunity to meet the artist and experience this incredible show before it’s gone. Closing Reception:
- [Harmonica Christmas Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/harmonica-christmas-tunes-workshops/) - During these workshops we’ll play and discuss tunes written before 1868 from the “Harmonica Christmas Tunes” collection. Featured songs will introduce four "playing position" possibilities on a C major 10 hole diatonic harmonica that allow you to play in different keys... C major (1st position - straight harp), G major (2nd position - cross harp),
- [CLOUDS, new exhibition November 7 First Friday at Constellation Studios](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/clouds-new-exhibition-november-7-first-friday-at-constellation-studios/) - Clouds: Nona Hershey Jennifer Leach Michelle Martin November 7, 2025 – December 27, 2025 November 7 First Friday, 6-8pm December 5 First Friday, 6-8pm This exhibition presents 3 artists who contemplate the meaning and transformative nature of clouds. The earth’s unique character as the water planet has made life possible, and yet clouds are intangible
- [11th Annual Art Market - International Quilt Museum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/11th-annual-art-market-international-quilt-museum/) - Friends of the International Quilt Museum will host the 11th Annual Art Market on November 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and November 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum, 33rd & Holdrege Streets, Lincoln, NE. The event features eighteen artists who specialize in a variety of mediums along
- [Hastings Symphony Orchestra presents "Festival of 100 Measures"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/hastings-symphony-orchestra-presents-festival-of-100-measures/) - Witness the premier of Tyler White’s new composition: A Fivescore Festival: 100 Measures for 100 Years! As part of our centennial celebration, the HSO will host the world premiere of Dr. Tyler White’s A Fivescore Festival: 100 Measures for 100 Years. This orchestral piece has been commissioned to commemorate the Symphony’s remarkable milestone, paying tribute
- [Opening Reception: "FLOW" by Bart Vargas](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-flow-by-bart-vargas/) - Join us in November during Benson First Friday for the opening reception of “FLOW” — a solo exhibition by Bart Vargas! ARTIST STATEMENT: “Circles, squares, rays. Ancient symbols and shapes that humans have been drawing since we were drawing on cave walls. No one invented them and no one owns them. They belong to humanity.
- [Closing Reception: "There's More to See" by Baylee Bennett](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/closing-reception-theres-more-to-see-by-baylee-bennett/) - Don’t miss your last chance to visit “There's More To See” — a solo exhibition by Omaha-based painter Baylee Bennett! Original paintings and prints available for purchase! • ARTIST STATEMENT “There’ s More to See” is a group of oil paintings that draw from the banal, intimate, and domestic areas of my life. The works
- [BLUEBARN Theatre presents What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/bluebarn-theatre-presents-what-the-constitution-means-to-me-by-heidi-schreck/) - A powerful and witty play by Heidi Schreck, exploring how the U.S. Constitution has shaped—and sometimes failed—four generations of women. BLUEBARN THEATRE Presents: What The Constitution Means To Me By Heidi Schreck September 25 – October 12, 2025 Featuring Katie Becker Colón Directed by Susan Clement Back by popular demand-freedom’s still in session! What the
- [Art Factory: After Dark](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/art-factory-after-dark/) - Step into the Art Factory and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind Hot Shops experience! Art Factory: After Dark isn't just a fundraiser- it's a full-on creative takeover. Explore immersive installations, spontaneous aluminum casting, catch fiery live art, and jump in at hands-on stations where you make the art. You will also get a chance to
- [Opening Reception: "There's More to See" by Baylee Bennett](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-theres-more-to-see-by-baylee-bennett/) - Coming This October: "There's More To See" — a solo exhibition by Omaha-based painter Baylee Bennett! Join us for the Opening Reception on October 3rd, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Radial Arts Center, located in the heart of the Benson Creative District, during Benson First Friday. Original paintings and prints will be
- [The Promise of Living: Handel, Vivaldi, Forrest and Copland with Résonance Festival Choir](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-promise-of-living-handel-vivaldi-forrest-and-copland-with-resonance-festival-choir/) - Experience Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living with Handel's majestic coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest and Vivaldi's beloved Gloria in a unique and vibrant treble setting of the traditional Latin hymn. Ending the program is Copland's "The Promise of Living," a cherished American quintet from The Tenderland celebrating the enduring values of hard work, harmony
- [International Textiles Show-and-Tell](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/international-textiles-show-and-tell/) - The International Quilt Museum is partnering with Lincoln Welcoming Week for an International Textiles Show-and-Tell where people from around the world share their favorite textiles and the stories behind them! This event will take place in the International Quilt Museum Reception Hall on Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the
- [Reflections of Glory and Praise:  Our Church and the Story it Tells](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/reflections-of-glory-and-praise-our-church-and-the-story-it-tells/) - Built in 1916, St. Charles is a 2025 Nominee for the National Register of Historic places. The church features art the fixtures original to the 1916 build. Statuary includes pieces from the Daparato Rigali Studios of Chicago, stained-glass windows from the Franz Mayer Studios of Munich, and hand-carved altars from the Dubuque Altar Company. Docent-led
- [Masterclass with Kenneth Overton](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/masterclass-with-kenneth-overton/) - Baritone Kenneth Overton In a master class Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:00-6:30 pm Westbrook Music Building This event is presented in partnership with Opera Omaha. Baritone Kenneth Overton is lauded for blending his opulent baritone with magnetic, varied portrayals that seemingly “emanate from deep within body and soul.” Kenneth Overton’s symphonious baritone voice has sent
- [The Barber of Seville](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-barber-of-seville/) - The Barber of Seville Oct 24 | 7:30PM Oct 26 | 2:00PM Orpheum Theater Escape on a wild ride through the streets of Seville, where schemes unfurl, passions flare, and chaos occasionally reigns. Figaro, the mischievous barber, is at the center of it all, pulling strings and outwitting anyone who thwarts his plans to help
- [Chalk Art Demonstration](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/chalk-art-demonstration/) - Kansas City Artist, Amy Sell, will be demonstrating chalk art painting. Event is free and open to the public.
- [Moonshell Storytelling Festival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/moonshell-storytelling-festival/) - Day long Storytelling http://nebraskastoryarts.org/
- [Brownville Main Street Art Walk and Open Studios](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/brownville-main-street-art-walk-and-open-studios/) - Brownville artists will have their studios open, art galleries, and other art locations. Amy Sell, Kansas City artist will be offering chalk art demonstrations from 10:00 to 2:00.
- [Baroque Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/baroque-tunes-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Baroque Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders and alto recorders. The workshop will explore tunes from our Baoque Tunes for Two publication. Different tunes will be played at each session. We will read, play, and discuss various survival
- [Dance for Parkinson's 10-week Fall Session](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/dance-for-parkinsons-10-week-fall-session/) - For more than 10 years we have served adults with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, spouses, and partners, with an uplifting Dance Arts Outreach Program. Dance for Parkinson’s, taught in the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD® method at Nebraska Ballet Theatre & School, utilizes the power of dance, music, and creativity to improve mobility and quality
- [Artists' Cooperative Gallery 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Opening Reception](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/artists-cooperative-gallery-50th-anniversary-exhibition-opening-reception/) - A special exhibit featuring artist members throughout the gallery's 50-year history. Greet returning and current artist members at the opening reception. Exhibition runs 9/3 - 9/28.
- [September First Friday at the LUX](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/september-first-friday-at-the-lux/) - This September First Friday enjoy refreshments and community while exploring new exhibitions across all of our galleries! See work from Nathan Murray in Undercurrents in the West Gallery, Lead Me to Loose Me by Maddie Hinrichs in the East Gallery, the Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild Fall Exhibition in the Community Gallery, plus a brand new
- [Opening Reception: “The Frankenartist” by Alyssa Schmitt, Mark Sabaliauskas, and Sam Hulsebus](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-the-frankenartist-by-alyssa-schmitt-mark-sabaliauskas-and-sam-hulsebus/) - The Radial Arts Center welcomes you to the opening reception of “The Frankenartist” — a collaborative group exhibition by Alyssa Schmitt, Mark Sabaliauskas, and Sam Hulsebus. “The Frankenartist is a triad of artists working frankly and collaboratively in the caves of Omaha, Nebraska for lifetimes spanning right now. Together, gargoyles, they sit atop the skyline,
- [Worldbuilding Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/worldbuilding-workshop/) - Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with guidance from George Shepard, teaching artist and expert in tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). In this four-week series, Shepard will introduce participants to basic D&D rules and etiquette, as well as the game's creative elements including group collaboration, improvisational storytelling, worldbuilding and character development, and more. Below
- [Author Visit: Carla Ketner, More Than a Local Wonder](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/author-visit-carla-ketner-more-than-a-local-wonder/) - Nebraska author and bookstore owner Carla Ketner will share “The Story Behind the Story” about publishing a children’s biography about Ted Kooser, her friendship with the Poet Laureate, and his contributions to Nebraska’s literary tradition. Registration is encouraged to help us anticipate attendance. https://papillion.libcal.com/event/14967883
- [Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/stayin-alive-one-night-of-the-bee-gees/) - STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive.” In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke,” “Massachusetts,” “Fanny Be
- [Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees (Matinee)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/stayin-alive-one-night-of-the-bee-gees-matinee/) - STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive.” In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke,” “Massachusetts,” “Fanny Be
- [Pete the Cat: The Musical](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/pete-the-cat-the-musical/) - For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. Join Pete and The Biddles on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus! https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/marty-stuart-his-fabulous-superlatives/) - Marty Stuart is a five time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Americana Music Association, Grand Ole Opry star, and living, breathing country-music history. From his teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in the ’70s, followed by his years in Johnny Cash’s band in the ’80s, and finally
- [The Lovin' Spoonful](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-lovin-spoonful/) - The Lovin’ Spoonful were America’s answer to the Beatles, challenging the British Invasion with a string of hits including “Do You Believe in Magic?” “Summer in the City,” “Daydream,” and “Nashville Cats.” Come see why their Billboard top 10 songs made them one of the most beloved groups of the ‘60s. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [The Brothers Doobie - Tribute to The Doobie Brothers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-brothers-doobie-tribute-to-the-doobie-brothers/) - Celebrating the music of one of rock and roll’s greatest 70’s acts, The Brothers Doobie perform the full range of The Doobie Brothers’ top hits like “Listen to the Music,” “Blackwater,” and “What a Fool Believes.” Comprised of some of the best performers in the industry, The Brothers Doobie will have you rockin’ out of
- [The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-fab-four-the-ultimate-tribute/) - With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of the Beatles’ classics the Fab Four will make you think you are back in time rockin’ with John, Paul, George and Ringo! With The Fab Four on stage, you’ll hear record-perfect live performances of such classics as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Penny Lane,"
- [Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/mutts-gone-nuts-unleashed/) - Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [The Texas Tenors](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-texas-tenors/) - The Texas Tenors return to kick off the Merryman’s 19th Season! Since appearing on America's Got Talent in 2009, these classically trained, versatile tenors' incredible vocals, humor, and cowboy charm will leave you wanting more! John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher perform Country, Classical, Broadway, and all your favorites! If you are not already
- [The Texas Tenors (Matinee)](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-texas-tenors-matinee/) - The Texas Tenors return to kick off the Merryman’s 19th Season! Since appearing on America's Got Talent in 2009, these classically trained, versatile tenors' incredible vocals, humor, and cowboy charm will leave you wanting more! John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher perform Country, Classical, Broadway, and all your favorites! If you are not already
- [Sons of the Pioneers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sons-of-the-pioneers/) - Since 1934, the Sons of the Pioneers have brought their trademark pioneer sound across the nation. Today’s Pioneers are keeping the campfire burning and the harmonies flowing. America’s “National Treasure of Western Music” has continued a ninety-year tradition with hits like “Cool Water,” “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and “The Timber Trail. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [FREE Concert: Michael Cavanaugh](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/free-concert-michael-cavanaugh/) - The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John features the greatest hits of these two great rock piano legends featuring hit songs like ‘Piano Man’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘Movin’ Out’, ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘My Life’, and many more. He was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’
- [The Fall Platte River Art Show](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-fall-platte-river-art-show/) - We invite you to our Annual Fall Show. Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more! Join us at "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River" for 3 days of visual pleasure! Opening night, Friday, September 26th, 2025, will feature a wine and
- [Songwriting Workshop with The Talbott Brothers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/songwriting-workshop-with-the-talbott-brothers/) - The Hastings Museum is proud to present a dynamic and engaging all-ages songwriting workshop with The Talbott Brothers designed for aspiring artists and musicians who want to build a successful foundation in today’s ever-evolving music industry. Whether you’re just beginning your musical journey or looking to take your skills to the next level, this session
- [First Fridays at the International Quilt Museum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-fridays-at-the-international-quilt-museum/) - Join us for our First Friday event on Sept. 5 for a gallery talk of “Chinese Quilts Today,” led by our Curator of International Collections Marin Hanson! Explore the history of quilting in China, and how the influences of Western textiles combine with Chinese tradition to create a colorful display of quilts. First Fridays are
- [Sewing Saturday: Winter Wonderland](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sewing-saturday-winter-wonderland/) - Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Winter Wonderland on December 13th. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org/visit/events-calendar
- [Sewing Saturday: Thanksgiving](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sewing-saturday-thanksgiving/) - Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Thanksgiving on November 22. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m.
- [Sewing Saturday: Halloween](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sewing-saturday-halloween/) - Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Halloween on October 25. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m.
- [Sewing Saturday: Harvest](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sewing-saturday-harvest/) - Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Harvest on September 27. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m.
- [Sewing Saturday: Weaving](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/sewing-saturday-weaving/) - Join the International Quilt Museum for Sewing Saturday: Weaving on August 30. Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m.
- [August First Friday at the LUX](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/august-first-friday-at-the-lux/) - This August First enjoy refreshments and community while exploring new exhibitions on display during our First Friday Opening Reception. Experience interactive RGB light installations by Joshua D. Lux and a meditative sound bath by sound healer Jennifer Becwar (Blue Bindu). There will be limited-edition photo prints and plants from Oak Creek Flowers for sale to
- [Art In The Garden](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/art-in-the-garden/) - Clements Noyes Art Gallery will showcase artwork for sale in Sunken Gardens at 27th and Capitol Parkway. The event will feature a variety of artistic media, a beautiful environment, music, dance, food, and stunning flowers.
- [ComicCon Nebraska](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/comiccon-nebraska/) - WHAT: Omaha welcomes its first-ever Comic Con— Comic Con Nebraska, a new two-day pop culture convention celebrating comics, creators, and fandom. Featuring comic guests, Artist Alley, family-friendly programming, workshops, tabletop and arcade gaming, and a curated exhibitor marketplace. Comic Con Nebraska marks a milestone for the local fan community—bringing nationally recognized creators, interactive panels, original
- [Klezmer Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/klezmer-tunes-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Klezmer Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders and alto recorders. The workshop will explore tunes from our Klezmer Fiddle Tunes for Two. The handy program notes will help you decide whether each tune is good for dancing, or
- [Crooked Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/crooked-tunes-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Crooked Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders and alto recorders. The workshop will explore tunes from our Crooked Tunes for Two publication. Different tunes will be played at each session. We will read, play, and discuss various survival
- [First Friday at the International Quilt Museum](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-friday-at-the-international-quilt-museum/) - Join us for First Friday on Aug. 1 as we celebrate learning and museum education at the International Quilt Museum! At 5:30 p.m. there will be a family-friendly performance from Colorful Magic by Bruce, followed by a brief presentation from the IQM's Education Coordinator Lindy Clausen focused on past and future education and outreach events.
- [29th ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/29th-annual-schoolhouse-fiddling-bee/) - Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the 29th ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE which will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 starting at 2:30 PM, Central Time, streaming the winners on-line, via Zoom from the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. There are two Divisions… 1) Junior Division: for musicians who have played less than 3 years. 2)
- [Dance for Parkinson's 10-week Summer Session](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/dance-for-parkinsons-10-week-summer-session/) - For more than 10 years we have served adults with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, spouses, and partners, with an uplifting Dance Arts Outreach Program. Dance for Parkinson’s, taught in the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD® method at Nebraska Ballet Theatre & School, utilizes the power of dance, music, and creativity to improve mobility and quality
- [Opening Reception: "In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow" by Vanessa Lekule](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-in-case-im-not-here-tomorrow-by-vanessa-lekule/) - The Radial Arts Center invites you to the opening reception of "In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow" — a solo exhibition by Vanessa Lekule. ARTIST STATEMENT: "In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow" is not a farewell. It’s an urgent call to the present. What if everything I believe is worth saying is already in the
- [Opening Reception: "Ode to Infrared" by Sam Hulsebus](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-ode-to-infrared-by-sam-hulsebus/) - The Radial Arts Center is excited to announce the opening reception of Sam Hulsebus’ solo exhibition “Ode to Infrared.” The exhibition “Ode to Infrared” is a nod to Hulsebus’ ongoing Infrared Series — exploring the invisible world beyond the visible spectrum, shaping our perceptions but remaining elusive. These paintings reinterpret foundational myths and collective memories
- [Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' ®](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/menopause-the-musical-2-cruising-through-the-change/) - All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of ‘The Change’ and friendship on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s
- [ART AFTER DARK: “Hin Ska“ Fangs of the Plains Region with Steve Tamayo](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/art-after-dark-hin-ska-fangs-of-the-plains-region-with-steve-tamayo/) - Art after Dark | “Hin Ska“ Fangs of the Plains Region with Steve Tamayo Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00-9:00 PM Founders Gallery FREE however registration is requested. This presentation by Steve Tamayo, a member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe, will explain the Dentaluim Shell adornment of the Plains Region. Commonly used by Native American artists
- [FLOCK June 6 First Friday open](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/flock-june-6-first-friday-open/) - Join us for June 6 First Friday Open 6-8pm Constellation Studios is hosting FLOCK, an exhibition and activity initiated by artist-in-residence Rachel Simmons. https://www.rachelsimmons.net/ Rachel led us in a printmaking activity to print paper birds with iconic shapes, various sizes, colorations, and wild patterning….natural and beyond! This is the 10th Anniversary of FLOCK started in
- [Second Friday at the LUX](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/second-friday-at-the-lux/) - This July, we're celebrating Second Friday instead of First Friday due to the Fourth of July holiday! Be sure to join us for the opening reception of Black Girl JuJu Magic by Pamela Conyers Hinson in the West Gallery, Whistle While you Work by Madison Svendgard in the East Gallery, and the LUX Instructors &
- [Stars & Stripes Concert-Flatwater Jazz Orchestra](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/stars-stripes-concert-flatwater-jazz-orchestra/) - Join us for our annual patriotic concert featuring the Flatwater Jazz Orchestra on July 5th at 3:00 pm, in honor of Independence Day and veterans! We are hoping to host the concert on the courthouse lawn with a alternative rain site on stage at The Golden Husk. Admission is free will donation. We will offer
- [OZ Community Theatre Production](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/oz-community-theatre-production/) - Follow the yellow brick road to the magical world of OZ presented by the local talents of the Husk Community Theatre and directed by Jesse Rosberg and Karen Reynolds. We are happy to feature our Community Theatre Production of OZ based on the beloved classic THE WIZARD OF OZ on: Friday, June 20th at 7:00
- [The Wild Party](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-wild-party/) - A steamy prohibition tale roars across the stage. Based on the widely banned 1928 narrative poem, this darkly brilliant show features one of the most pulse-racing scores ever written. Lovers Queenie and Burrs plan the party-to-end-all-parties to bring the spark back to their affair. Instead, Queenie’s wandering eye sends Burrs into a jealous rage. As
- [June First Friday at the LUX](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/june-first-friday-at-the-lux/) - This June be sure to join us for the opening reception of The Labours of Lovely by Hannah Faas in the East Gallery, the second of three Artist in Residence Exhibitions this year! Learn more about everything happening: Under The Influece Group Exhibition West Gallery | On view May 2 - June 28, 2025 https://www.luxcenter.org/exhibitions/under-influence
- [Weaving Together Our Common Threads: Juneteenth Reflections](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/weaving-together-our-common-threads-juneteenth-reflections/) - Join us on June 20 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for a special event, "Weaving Together Our Common Threads: Juneteenth Reflections." Accomplished artists Chawne Kimber and Celeste Butler will discuss their quiltmaking, life experiences and hopes for the future. Originally from Frankfort, Kentucky, Kimber is a textile artist who stitches quilts and embroidery. Her work has been
- [First Fridays at the International Quilt Museum: Sara Schellenberg](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-fridays-at-the-international-quilt-museum-sara-schellenberg/) - Mark your calendars for special First Friday with artist Sara Schellenberg on June 6. Join us for a gallery talk with the artist based on her new exhibition “Sara Schellenberg: Within me there is a pinwheel,” now showing through Sept. 13. Using elements of still-life, abstraction, and figuration, Schellenberg’s paintings celebrate the commonalities between quilting
- [Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/scottish-fiddle-tunes-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, and soprano recorders. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Scottish Fiddle Tunes for Two”. This curated collection contains 42 traditional Scottish tunes arranged for two players. The Workshops will be on Tuesday,
- [Billy McGuigan's 60s Dance Party](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/billy-mcguigans-60s-dance-party/) - A high-energy journey through the biggest hits and hidden gems of the 1960s. Billy McGuigan brings the best of the British Invasion, Motown, and classic American rock. Experience a far-out celebration of the music that defined a generation!
- [Iron Horse Arts District Pop-Up Gallery Opening Reception: Dave Black & Bob Zachary](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/iron-horse-arts-district-pop-up-gallery-opening-reception-dave-black-bob-zachary/) - Join us at the Opening Reception for our May Pop-Up Art Gallery featuring unique woodworking pieces by Holdrege artisans Dave Black and Bob Zachary! Meet the artists, learn about and purchase their work, and enjoy light refreshments. Open to the public; goodwill donations to Iron Horse Arts District encouraged. https://ironhorsedistrict.org/events/pop-up-gallery-may2025
- [Iron Horse Arts District Pop-Up Art Gallery: Dave Black & Bob Zachary](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/iron-horse-arts-district-pop-up-art-gallery-dave-black-bob-zachary/) - Enjoy delightful woodworking art by local Holdrege artisans Dave Black and Bob Zachary! The show will be up throughout May at the Spirit of Grace Church in downtown Holdrege. Open to the public; goodwill donations to Iron Horse Arts District encouraged. Opening night reception: Thursday, May 8 from 5-7pm https://ironhorsedistrict.org/events/pop-up-gallery-may2025
- [2025 Set Deadline and Basic Support Grant Panel Meetings](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/2025-set-deadline-and-basic-support-grant-panel-meetings/) - Here is where you can see when we are holding each panel and where to stream it. All of our meetings will be streamed on the NAC YouTube channel. Basic Support Grant (BSG) Tier One Day 1: Tuesday, May 6th BSG Tier One Day 2*: Wednesday, May 7th Art Project Grant (APG) Day 1: Thursday,
- [FLOCK with Rachel Simmons](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/flock-with-rachel-simmons/) - Constellation Studios is hosting artist-in-residence Rachel Simmons for a community project and exhibition May 4 through the 7th https://www.rachelsimmons.net/ Rachel will lead and install FLOCK, a printmaking activity that engages audiences to print paper birds with iconic shapes, various sizes, colorations, and wild patterning….natural and beyond! This is the 10th Anniversary of FLOCK being in
- [The Fabulous Accordion Festival](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-fabulous-accordion-festival-4/) - Join us for a wonderful day of everything you love about Polka music, Czech heritage, and the local arts culture! Enjoy three awesome Polka Bands, delicious ethnic food and beverages, lots of homemade KOLACHES, an art show, vendors, and warm hospitality and fellowship! At 11:00 AM - The event will kick off with music by
- [Final Fridays @ The Conservatory](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/final-fridays-the-conservatory/) - Every month, you’re invited to a free lunch-time performance at the Omaha Conservatory. Performers will include our incredible Artist–Faculty, Merit Scholars and more. Enjoy complimentary coffee and light bites (purchasable from Myrtle & Cypress) as you enrich your month with an exciting live performance. April's concert will feature Piano Artist-Faculty Dr. Marcelo Lian performing solos
- [May First Friday at the LUX](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/may-first-friday-at-the-lux-2/) - This May all four of our galleries will have new exhibits! Join us for the Opening Reception of 'When Robins Appear' by Jewelya Coffey, an Artists in Residence exhibition featuring trace monotypes and embroidery work in the East Gallery. The Opening Reception of 'Under The Inflluece' in the West Gallery, a group Exhibition curated by
- [First Friday's at the International Quilt Museum: Quilted Sculptures with Susan Else](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/first-fridays-at-the-international-quilt-museum-quilted-sculptures-with-susan-else/) - On May 2, join the International Quilt Museum for a special First Friday presentation from artist Susan Else! Else will discuss her exhibition “Without a Net: Quilted Sculptures by Susan Else," currently on display until May 12. Else's exhibition features three-dimensional, mechanized sculptures which initially appear as classic circus attractions. But upon closer inspection, Else’s
- [Old West Days](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/old-west-days/) - For over 30 years, poets, musicians and story tellers have come from all over the country to share their talents and to celebrate the time-honored traditions of our childhood heroes - The American Cowboy! You can almost hear the spurs jingling and the old camp cook calling in the riders to a hot meal of
- [ART IN THE BLUE “Be / Longing” A Journey of Identity & Love](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/art-in-the-blue-be-longing-a-journey-of-identity-love/) - ART IN THE BLUE - “Be / Longing” A Journey of Identity & Love Art Exhibit | Curated by Jared Spence BLUEBARN Lobby | During the run of the show Featuring Visual Work by: Ang Bennett, Nathan Brumbaugh, Harrison Cook, Jordan Ramsey Ismaiel, Alex Jochim, Jennifer Lentfer, Alicia Lopez, Jae Meyer, Aaryan Naik, Peyton Pearson,
- [The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me by David Drake](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-night-larry-kramer-kissed-me-by-david-drake/) - BLUEBARN Theatre Presents The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me by David Drake Based in ’80s America March 27 – April 19, 2025 Featuring Christian Negron Directed by Susan Clement Assistant Directed by Jill Anderson David Drake’s unforgettable chronicle of self-discovery takes us with him as he awakens to gay pride and answers the call to
- [Celebration Honoring Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/celebration-honoring-nebraska-state-poet-jewel-rodgers/) - Please join MCC for an evening to honor Nebraska’s newly appointed State Poet, Jewel Rodgers. April 23 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. The evening will feature spoken word performances from Jewel and special guest artists. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with number of guests to events@mccneb.edu by April 15. The
- [4th Annual Afrovibe Master Concert](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/4th-annual-afrovibe-master-concert/) - 4th Annual Afrovibe Master Concert Dance Competition & Live Music Extravaganza! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture! The 4th Annual Afrovibe Master Concert is excited to present: A thrilling dance competition, featuring the best of Afro-Beat and Hip-Hop dance A special performance by the one and only Kusher Snazzy Live
- [Tesla String Quartet--"For the Trees"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/tesla-string-quartet-for-the-trees/) - “Speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues” —Dr. Seuss, The Lorax This sentiment is at the heart of “For the Trees,” an interdisciplinary production using music, sound design, lighting, visual imagery, spoken word, and educational resources to raise awareness and inspire action around the issue of deforestation and the destructive ways it
- [Brunch & Collage Art Class](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/brunch-collage-art-class/) - Join us for a special artistic experience, our Brunch & Art Class on Saturday, April 5th at 9:30 am to Noon as part of our Nebraska Grown Art Festival! Enjoy a delicious brunch with mimosas created by Jubilee Events & Catering and live music by guitarist, Mike McCracken! Get creative during the Collage Class led
- [Opening Reception: "The Sky Is Always There For Us"](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/opening-reception-the-sky-is-always-there-for-us/) - The Radial Arts Center is pleased to present “The Sky is Always There For Us,” a solo exhibition showcasing original artwork by Sarah Craw. The sky offers comfort, solidarity, and endless possibility, providing solace in moments of joy, despair, hope, or loss. For Sarah, the warmth of the sun has always been a source of
- [Playford English Country Dance Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/playford-english-country-dance-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Playford English Country Dance Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Playford English Country Dance Tunes for Two”. This curated collection contains 37 tunes from the 1651 edition of Playford’s “The
- [Ukrainian Tunes Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/ukrainian-tunes-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Ukrainian Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Ukrainian Tunes for Two”. This captivating collection of 35 traditional Ukrainian tunes includes marches, patriotic songs, polkas, waltzes, etc. These melodies
- [George Frideric Handel's Messiah](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/george-frideric-handels-messiah/) - The Axtell Area Oratorio Society presents a timeless concert composed in 1741 by G.F. Handel as a three-part dramatic musical narrative that tells the story of Jesus' life from birth to resurrection. The entire text is based on Bible verses from the Old and New Testaments. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [Small Print Project Fundraiser](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/small-print-project-fundraiser/) - Support the RBR Gallery during their “Small Print Project Fundraiser” exhibition! The handmade fine art prints for this special fundraising show were created by 30+ area artist and one from Kansas City. They created 70+ different prints and 240+ impressions. The subject, design, size, materials and the printmaking method were chosen by the artists. This
- [Masterclass with Harry Bicket](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/masterclass-with-harry-bicket/) - Join Opera Omaha for an evening with Harry Bicket, Artistic Director of the English Concert and conductor of Giulio Cesare. The program includes a public masterclass with Holland Community Opera Fellow Alejandra Sandoval-Montañez, followed by a conversation with General Director Allison Swenson, and Q&A. www.eventbrite.com/e/masterclass-with-harry-bicket-tickets
- [Holiday Tunes Workshop](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/holiday-tunes-workshop/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Holiday Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder The workshop will explore tunes from our “Holiday Tunes for Two” collection. The Workshops will be on Tuesday, July 15, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, July 16, 10
- [A Night of Music and Mathematics](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/a-night-of-music-and-mathematics/) - This event is free, but registration is required. Register at: https://events.unomaha.edu/event/m3-music-math-and-mavericks-public-lecture-with-special-guest-dr-eugenia-cheng Dr Eugenia Cheng is a mathematician, educator, author, public speaker, columnist, concert pianist, composer and artist. She is Scientist In Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She won tenure in Pure Mathematics at the University of Sheffield, UK and is
- [Fabric Swap!](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/fabric-swap/) - Happy spring cleaning! Reduce textile waste, declutter your fabric stash, and find new-to-you treasures at the Fabric Swap! Fabric donations can be dropped off at the Sump front desk from April 1-12. Then, shop the swap on Sunday, April 13 from 1-4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room. www.papillion.libcal.com/event/
- [O’Carolan Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/ocarolan-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line O’Carolan Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and soprano recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “O’Carolan Fiddle Tunes for Two”. The Workshops will be on Tuesday, June 10, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, June 11, 10 AM, Central Time, and
- [Youth Talent Show Finals at Gene Leahy Mall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/youth-talent-show-finals-at-gene-leahy-mall-2/) - Registrations for this event are by invitation only and reserved for first-place winners from each age division from all prior Youth Talent Show competitions between May 31 and June 29. The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. Sign Up for
- [Papillion Youth Talent Show at SumTur Amphitheater](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/papillion-youth-talent-show-at-sumtur-amphitheater-2/) - The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. Sign Up and view competition rules at www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow Thank you to our 2025 Youth Talent Show series sponsors! Presenting Sponsors: Staenberg Family Foundation, Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant Award, The RiverFront, and Millwork
- [Battle of the Bands Youth Talent Show at Millwork Commons](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/battle-of-the-bands-youth-talent-show-at-millwork-commons/) - Battle of the Bands is a themed showcase in the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series. The series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. If you act as a band, you are highly encouraged to register for Battle of the Bands. Bands are highly encouraged to
- [Council Bluffs Youth Talent Show at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/council-bluffs-youth-talent-show-at-tom-hanafan-rivers-edge-park/) - The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. Sign Up and view competition rules at www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow Thank you to our 2025 Youth Talent Show series sponsors! Presenting Sponsors: Staenberg Family Foundation, Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant Award, The RiverFront, and Millwork
- [Dance Night Youth Talent Show at Gene Leahy Mall](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/dance-night-youth-talent-show-at-gene-leahy-mall/) - Dance Night is a themed showcase in the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series. The series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. If your act is within the dance genre–including ballet, modern and contemporary dance, hip-hop, street dance, Latin, ballroom and folk dance, you are highly
- [La Vista Days Youth Talent Show at City Hall Campus](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/la-vista-days-youth-talent-show-at-city-hall-campus-2/) - The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. Sign Up and view competition rules at www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow Thank you to our 2025 Youth Talent Show series sponsors! Presenting Sponsors: Staenberg Family Foundation, Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant Award, The RiverFront, and Millwork
- [La Vista Days Drum-Off Competition](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/la-vista-days-drum-off-competition/) - The La Vista Days Drum-Off Competition is a themed showcase in the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series. Solo drummers between the ages of 12 and 19 are encouraged to register for the La Vista Drum-Off Competition. Performances are limited to 4 minutes. Acts will compete in a single division. This event is open
- [24/25 Poetry & Music Project Concert](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/24-25-poetry-music-project-concert/) - Now in its eighth year, the Poetry & Music Project connects student poets and their words with composers to create original music and explore the connections between poetry and music. Join Opera Omaha on Saturday, May 3 at 1pm for the 24/25 Poetry & Music Project Concert at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. This event
- [Swedish Workshops](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/swedish-workshops/) - The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Swedish Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two”. Review: “These tunes are largely dance-based, including the polka, march, waltz, schottische, and music for weddings…highly recommended as good
- [Shamrock Tenors](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/shamrock-tenors/) - Direct from Belfast, SHAMROCK TENORS are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country's best multi-instrumentalists. Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs,
- [Emma Bermel Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/governors-residence-gallery-emma-bermel/) - Emma Bermel will be the featured artist at the Governor’s Residence Gallery from February 7th – May 2nd, 2025. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. The maximum
- [Interwoven: where Fashion & Technology collide](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/interwoven-where-fashion-technology-collide/) - O-pa and the Fashion Arts Collective are teaming up again. Join us for a Silent Disco collaboration featuring Soundshirts—apparel created for deaf audiences to experience music through a special technology. A Choose-What-You-Pay ticket is required for entry. If cost is a barrier, there is a $0 option. ticketomaha.com/Productions/interwoven-where-fashion-technology-collide
- [Hip Hop Lab Summer Camp](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/hip-hop-lab-summer-camp/) - Students in grades 6–12 can explore hip hop history, dance, DJing, MCing, visual art, and writing with Omaha artists and industry professionals. Registration is $550 for the 5-day camp. Financial aid is available. ticketomaha.com/Productions/hip-hop-lab-summer-camp_2025
- [MJ](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/mj/) - He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Omaha as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize
- [Hamilton](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/hamilton-2/) - A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a
- [The Association & The Cowsills](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-association-the-cowsills-2/) - These original groups from the 60’s tight harmonies and stunning musicianship combine with hits like “Along Comes Mary,” “Windy,” and “Cherish” from The Association and “Hair,” “Indian Lake,” and “The Rain, The Park & Other Things” from The Cowsills. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [The Association & The Cowsills](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/the-association-the-cowsills/) - These original groups from the 60’s tight harmonies and stunning musicianship combine with hits like “Along Comes Mary,” “Windy,” and “Cherish” from The Association and “Hair,” “Indian Lake,” and “The Rain, The Park & Other Things” from The Cowsills. https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/
- [LIGHT & RENEWAL](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/light-renewal/) - LSO welcomes virtuosic and mesmerizing guitarist JIJI to transport the listeners to springtime in the gardens of Spain with Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. JIJI will also perform light, beloved, a concerto written especially for her in 2018 by Natalie Dietterich. Following intermission, LSO performs Brahms’ beautiful Symphony No. 4, his final symphony which is
- [A TIGHTROPE ACROSS TIME](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/a-tightrope-across-time/) - Get ready to experience history in the making with the world premiere of Tightrope by LSO’s Composer-in-Residence Elena Ruehr, praised by the New York Times for writing music “full of soaring melodies and piquant harmonies.” After intermission, pianist Simone Dinnerstein dazzles with Brahms’ majestic Piano Concerto No. 2. LSO also welcomes the Lincoln Youth Symphony
- [NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/neil-degrasse-tyson/) - Join renowned astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson for an out-of-this-world Earth Day event! Tyson will present “The Cosmic Perspective.” There is no view of the world as emotionally potent as the one granted by a cosmic perspective. It’s one that sees Earth as a planet in a vast universe. It profoundly influences what we
- [Kathleen Van Lieu Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/kathleen-van-lieu-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Kathleen Van Lieu will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from November 5th, 2027 - January 28th, 2028. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two
- [Carolyn Albrecht Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/carolyn-albrecht-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Carolyn Albracht will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from February 5th - April 30th, 2027. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in
- [Susan Moore Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/susan-moore-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Susan Moore will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from August 6th - October 29th, 2027. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in
- [Scholastic Exhibition 2027: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/scholastic-exhibition-2027-governors-residence-gallery/) - Students from across the state will be featured at the Governor’s Residence Gallery from May 7th – July 30th, 2027. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. The
- [Scholastic Exhibition 2025: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/scholastic-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Students from across the state will be featured at the Governor’s Residence Gallery from May 9th – August 1st, 2025. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. The
- [Scholastic Exhibition 2026: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/scholastic-exhibition-2026-governors-residence-gallery/) - Students from across the state will be featured at the Governor’s Residence Gallery from May 8th – July 31st, 2026. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. The
- [Betni Kalk Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/betni-kalk-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Betni Kalk will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from August 7th - October 30th, 2026. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in
- [Jospeh Giitter Exhibition: Governor's Residence Program](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/jospeh-giitter-exhibition-governors-residence-program/) - Joseph Giitter will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from November 6th, 2026 - January 29th, 2027. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks
- [Karrie Steely Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/karrie-steely-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Karrie Steely will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from August 8th - October 31st, 2025. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in
- [Albert Rhea Exhibition: Governor's Residence Gallery](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/albert-rhea-exhibition-governors-residence-gallery/) - Albert Rhea will be the featured artist at the Governor's Residence Gallery from November 7th, 2025 - January 30, 2026. Public tours are given on Thursday afternoons by appointment only. No walk-up tours are available. To schedule a tour please click on this link or call 402-471-3466. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks
- [Surface Impressions 2024 - Opening Reception](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/surface-impressions-2024-opening-reception/) - The LUX Center for the Arts, in cooperation with Constellation Studios, presents the third biennial ‘Surface Impressions,’ an ambitious international juried exhibition focusing on hand-produced relief prints from woodblock, linoleum cut, wood engraving, and mixed media relief prints. This showcase will continue our work of bringing fine art prints to the forefront, empowering Lincoln, NE
- [MYSTIC PIZZA](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/mystic-pizza/) - Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint. The infectious score features megahits of the ‘80s and ‘90s, from "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" to "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and
- [ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/arrival-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba/) - This is “The closest you will ever get to ABBA!” (Official ABBA Fan Club) ARRIVAL from Sweden has been selling out venues all over the world since 1995 as most successful and authentic ABBA tribute in the world. Hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Does Your Mother Know,” “Take A Chance,” “The Winner Takes It
- [TAKE 3](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/take-3/) - “Stunning, Superb, Powerful …” says the Los Angeles Times of TAKE3: Where ROCK meets BACH, featuring the music of popular artists, including The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Imagine Dragons, and crowd favorites, “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Hallelujah,” “Game of Thrones.” “Stand by Me,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Featuring musicians trained at the world’s
- [ITZHAK PERLMAN, VIOLIN](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/itzhak-perlman-violin/) - No violinist more beautifully captures and conveys the joy of music than Itzhak Perlman, the undeniable reigning virtuoso of violin. Having performed with every major orchestra and at concert halls around the globe, Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest civilian honor – by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy
- [ALTON BROWN LIVE: LAST BITE](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/alton-brown-live-last-bite/) - The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen. Brown’s live culinary variety shows have toured to sold-out crowds across the country since
- [METRO JAZZ QUINTET - BEBOP](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/event/metro-jazz-quintet-bebop/) - Following sold-out 2023-24 Season performances, experience jazz “club style” with the Metro Jazz Quintet in the intimate setting of the Lied Commons. This exciting quintet includes many of the finest jazz musicians in Nebraska performing a wide variety of music from your favorite legendary jazz composers. The Lied Commons club scene will feature table seating,

## Artist Opportunities

- [Fox Trot Public Art Iniative](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/fox-trot-public-art-iniative/) - The Wahoo Area Arts Council invites artists to submit qualifications for participation in the Fox Trot Public Art Initiative, a community-based mural project in downtown Wahoo. This initiative aims to celebrate creativity, enhance public spaces, and establish a cohesive yet diverse visual identity throughout the community through a collection of fox-themed outdoor micro-murals. Selected artists
- [Fremont Fall Gallery Walk](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/fremont-fall-gallery-walk/) - Twice a year, as the seasons shift into the vibrancy of spring and the golden hues of fall, the heart of our downtown transforms into a living art gallery. The Gallery Walk is a testament to the city's rich artistic tapestry, where local businesses partner with gifted artists, offering them a platform to shine and
- [New Omaha Startup](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/new-omaha-startup/) - Radioposter is a unique midwest startup that's looking for artists that want to work on a completely new type of paper canvas. A highly visual "coffee table book like" story with its own soundtrack score Radioposter makes paper books with audio tracks that follow in real-time as you turn the physical pages. Blending the art
- [Lincoln Airport Mural](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/lincoln-airport-mural/) - 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW The Lincoln Airport Authority (LNK) invites local and regional artists, muralists, and creative teams to submit proposals for a Public Art Planter Mural Project at the airport’s primary entrance. This project will transform ten (10) cast concrete planters into a cohesive designed public art installation that enhances the airport’s sense of place
- [2026 Arts in the Park Show - North Platte, NE](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/2026-arts-in-the-park-show-north-platte-ne/) - 2026 Arts in the Park Date & Time: September 12th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Cody Park, 1500 N Jeffers St., North Platte, NE 69101 Celebrate the season with food, local art, and family‑friendly fun! Join us at Cody Park in North Platte, NE, where more than 100 vendors from across the United
- [2025 Nebraska City Creative District Art Walk - Call for Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-opportunities/2025-nebraska-city-creative-district-art-walk-call-for-artists/) - 2025 Nebraska City Creative District 3rd Annual Art Walk - Call for Artists Project organized to promote visual art. Artists will locate in local businesses and the Nebraska City Veteran's Memorial Building.

## Categories

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- [Accessibility](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/accessibility/)
- [Public Art Projects](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/public-art-projects/)
- [Studio Clips: Meet Artists](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/studio-clips-meet-artists/)
- [Water Cooler Sessions](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/water-cooler-sessions/)
- [Poetry Out Loud](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/poetry-out-loud/)
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- [State Arts Awards](https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/category/state-arts-awards/)

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