Valley County Creative District

Nestled deep in the Bohemian Alps of Central Nebraska is a special place: Valley County. Here we have amazing stories to tell and some pretty darn creative ways of telling them.

At any moment you might find yourself in the company of a cowboy poet, an octogenarian accordion player, a major Nashville recording artist, or a third-generation artisan glass blower. Come gather at The Golden Husk for a Night of Opera, take a tour of Main Street Gallery, spend a day of inspiration at Elyria Gardens, watch the sunset over Mira Valley, grab some locally brewed goodness at Scratchtown: The options are limitless! Here we embrace the goodness around us while flowing like the North Loup River: gentle and welcoming and deeply connected to our creative place. We have a burning passion for creativity and a true love for our artists. We shine a light on what’s local, as well as regularly hosting world class talent.

We believe that talent and vitality help grow connection, economic development, and attraction. Collaboration is a mindset here, which is why the communities of Ord, Arcadia, North Loup & Elyria continually come together to uplift the assets of the Valley County Creative District.

We love it here, and we think you will too!

What story do you have to share? Come and sit by our fire, friends. We want you here!

Mission Statement

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 Valley County.

Vision Statement

The Valley County Creative District collaborates, cultivates and celebrates creative opportunities, and feels like home to everyone who lives here or passes through.