
Omaha Art News, Info & Events
#OmahaArt: @3NewsNowOmaha Omaha theatre community remembers dear and talented friend https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/omaha-theatre-community-remembers-dear-and-talented-friend?_amp=true
View our most recent Impact Report and find out how the funding the Endowment provides each year reaches arts and culture organizations across the state.
https://nebraskaculturalendowment.org/impact/
#OmahaArt: @TheReader_Omaha: Broadway and Local Productions Highlight Omaha’s Theater Scene https://thereader.com/2023/01/18/broadway-and-local-productions-highlight-omahas-theater-scene/
On Monday (January 16) The Durham Museum will offer free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Come to the museum to celebrate MLK's legacy!
A full list of activities can be found at http://DurhamMuseum.org/mlk-day
Join us Jan. 29 at the 17th Annual OEAAs! Tickets are available now! https://mailchi.mp/d4422fe2b7fc/join-us-jan-29-at-the-17th-annual-oeaas
#OmahaArtNews: @NE_Examiner: Nebraska ‘shovel-ready’ funds help give a lift to art deco ceilings at historic Union Station

Nebraska 'shovel-ready' funds help give a lift to art deco ceilings at historic Union Station | Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska shovel-ready funds give a lift to ornate art deco ceilings at Durham Museum, which is housed in the historic Union Station.
nebraskaexaminer.com
#OmahaArtNews: @KETV: Durham Museum - @TheDurhamMuseum - begins restoration of historic art deco ceilings https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-durham-museum-restoration-art-deco-ceilings/42436699
Looking 👀 for #OmahaArt related Twitter accounts to showcase on our @NDN_Networks Art Channel! Please DM and/or leave a comment! THANK YOU!
https://neighborhooddailynews.com/omaha-channels/omaha-art-channel/
#OmahaArt: We are back! We have partnered with Omaha Neighborhood Daily News [@NDN_Networks] in what we hope will be a comprehensive Omaha art channel filled with art streams from throughout the Omaha Metro Area.
Pre-Launch link - https://neighborhooddailynews.com/omaha-channels/omaha-art-channel/
#OmahaArt Comment on On My Desk: Nancy Round by Steph CP https://rssfla.re/596036199f9d5179cd10d826/comment-on-on-my-desk-nancy-round-by-steph-cp
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Join us tonight, at the Benson Theater, to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Judy Mallory! Tonight’s festivities include a special performance by Las Cruxes, check out our website for more information!
Last camp of summer!! From music, acting and visual arts- whatever your kiddos into, we got!!
Camper To-Do List:
Sample The Arts
Make Some Friends
Create a Masterpiece
#signuptoday
Summer semester starting soon! DON’T MISS OUT #NewSiteInBellevue
Job opportunity!
Piano Teacher- Omaha, NE #now Hiring
https://careerlink.com/job/social/twitter/5418/329
Job opportunity!
Piano Teacher- Omaha, NE #now Hiring
https://careerlink.com/job/social/twitter/5418/325
Job opportunity!
Piano Teacher- Omaha, NE #now Hiring
https://careerlink.com/job/social/twitter/5418/319
Learn to make awesome comics,
cartoons, and illustrations just like this one made by
Arts For All instructor Liam Cleborad: https://www.facebook.com/LiamC.artOmaha/ Classes tonight at
our Ralston location. Sign up at
http://www.artsforallinc.com/registration!
Register now for classes in art, drawing, acting, guitar, piano, and Mariachi! Only $10/class.
https://www.artsforallinc.com/registration
Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Save the Date
Join us on Thursday, May 18, to celebrate the Nebraska Cultural Endowment’s 25th Anniversary with an evening of poetry at the Holland Center! Find more event details, purchase tickets and learn about sponsorship opportunities at http://NCE25.org.
#NCE25
The Norfolk Arts Center is now taking applications for its 16th Annual Juried Show!
Artists who participate in the show will be able to show their work displayed in a gallery alongside many other talented local artists.
For more information, go to: http://www.norfolkartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023JuriedShowCallForArtists-1.pdf
View our most recent Impact Report and find out how the funding the Endowment provides each year reaches arts and culture organizations across the state.
https://nebraskaculturalendowment.org/impact/
Our partners at @NEArtsCouncil have announced that School Bus Arts grants are now available for this school year. Your school may apply for grant field trips.
Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay!
For information: https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/school-bus-for-the-arts-grants/
Humanities educators may now apply for an Educator Grant from @HumanitiesNe. The application deadline is March 15, 2023. Click the link below for eligibility requirements and to apply online.
https://humanitiesnebraska.org/edugrant/
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“Ever wonder how investing in arts and culture impacts your community?
View our most recent Impact Report and find out how the funding the Endowment provides each year reaches arts and culture organizations across the state.
https://nebraskaculturalendowment.org/impact/
Register for the Nebraska Arts Advocacy Day to be held in beautiful downtown Ashland on Friday, February 17th. Click the link to register with @Neb4TheArts for this wonderful mix of speakers, workshops and fun!
https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/news_resources/2020-arts-advocacy-day-at-the-state-capitol/
Congratulations to @NEArtsCouncil's newest certified Creative District - Cozad! The Haymaker District is committed to building a better downtown area. To learn more click the link below.
Charting our Path: Celebrating 50 Years of Black Studies- an 8-panel traveling exhibit sharing historical snapshots.
See the @HumanitiesNe website for information.
https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/charting-our-path-celebrating-50-years-of-black-studies-1971-2021-traveling-exhibit-5/
The Durham Museum
Durham Museum visitors, our Soda Fountain will be closed Tuesday-Friday as workers begin to set up the east side of the Great Hall for ceiling restorations. We’ll have your favorite eats and treats ready to serve again beginning Saturday!
#UnionStationrestoration
Don your cape and fly over to The Durham for Superhero Saturdays in February from 10AM-Noon.
Our sidekick friends from @NESciFest will join us this Saturday to help reveal the DNA secrets of superheroes. Can you pick up Thor's hammer? Here's your chance!
Grab your cape & flash down to @TheDurhamMuseum 2/4, 10am-noon, to join NE SciFest for Superhero Saturday!
Ever wonder what's in the DNA of a superhero? Think you can lift Thor's hammer? Stop by, find out & grab an elastic sticky hand in honor of Elastigirl from The Incredibles.
Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! Hulk! They have all landed in Omaha! Now it's your turn to fly over to The Durham Museum to check out our new exhibition, "Hall of Heroes."
- https://mailchi.mp/durhammuseum/durham-newsletter-486832
Statues, props and games all part of The Durham's 'Hall of Heroes'

Statues, props and games all part of The Durham's 'Hall of Heroes'
Statues, props and games all part of The Durham's 'Hall of Heroes'
www.ketv.com
Take a look at this small portion of @TheDurhamMuseum new exhibit ‘Hall of Heroes’. Plenty to do & plenty to see. We have sneak peeks throughout the morning on @KETV.
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, look, it's the “Hall of Heroes” exhibit at the Durham Museum.

Want to see Iron Man, Wonder Woman and The Hulk in the same place? The Durham has you covered.
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, look, it's the “Hall of Heroes” exhibit at the Durham Museum.
omaha.com
If you find yourself in Omaha, consider heading to the Durham Museum for their latest exhibit! https://twitter.com/OWHnews/status/1619286672767688704
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, look, it's the “Hall of Heroes” exhibit at the Durham Museum. https://omaha.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/want-to-see-iron-man-wonder-woman-and-the-hulk-in-the-same-place-the/article_5a1a834a-968d-11ed-b0ce-3395b053b37d.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_OWHnews
Durham Museum visitors, to the Batmobile!!!
"Hall of Heroes" opens to the public on Saturday, January 28. Museum hours are 10AM-4PM Saturday and Noon-4PM on Sunday. Fly in to see this can't-miss superhero exhibit!
** Friday evening’s Members Only Preview of "Hall of Heroes" has SOLD OUT **
Museum members, if you were unable to reserve your spot for the preview, we encourage you to check out February’s Superhero Saturday lineup (http://DurhamMuseum.org/heroes).
Hot Shops
@HotShopsArt Tuesday was a busy day at Crystal Forge!
#HotShops does wonderful work in #omaha I wish them all the best with their upcoming open house and the change to #nonprofit @HotShopsArt https://twitter.com/WOWT6News/status/1597398690880176129
While Hot Shops has been around for more than 20 years, it recently went from a business to a non-profit. https://www.wowt.com/2022/11/29/giving-tuesday-hot-shops-hopes-support-omaha-can-help-them-continue-inspiring-through-arts/
While Hot Shops has been around for more than 20 years, it recently went from a business to a non-profit. https://www.wowt.com/2022/11/29/giving-tuesday-hot-shops-hopes-support-omaha-can-help-them-continue-inspiring-through-arts/
Together: It's the way we create at Hot Shops
When you support the Hot Shops you are investing in current and future artists, the space to create, and helping to provide access to hands-on visual arts programs.
Give today at http://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/hot-shops-art-foundation
#GivingTuesday402
Show your support for the Hot Shops and attend our Fall Fundraising event. Friday, Oct. 21.
As the region’s largest, nonprofit art collaborative, we’re all-in on ensuring everyone who aspires to admire, own or innovate art, can.
Reserve your spot at http://HotShopsArtCenter.org/FallFundraiser
Raku with us at our Fall Fundraiser, an immersive adventure in hands-on art activities. Visit our Crystal Pumpkin Patch to pick out your very own glass pumpkin, visit the 3rd floor Spooky Shops and make your own custom Halloween mask.
Oct. 21 >
http://HotShopsArtCenter.org/FallFundraiser
There is no substitute for imagination, and Art Fluid, our first-ever fundraiser, will be a visionary exploration of art meets Halloween – an immersive, public art/happy hour event Oct. 21 from 5-8 p.m.
For tickets - http://HotShopsArtCenter.org/FallFundraiser
#HotShopsArtCenter #OmahaisCreative
The Hot Shops Art Center was honored to be one of many non-profits awarded with a First Step Donation from Nebraska Furniture Mart!
The $500 received symbolizes the amount founder Rose “Mrs. B.” Blumkin used to start NFM.
#nfmcommunity
TOMORROW! Our next Art Fluid Open Studio night will feature bronze pouring with Les Bruning 🔥
Join us anytime between 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 22, for drinks, food, demonstrations and a variety of hands-on art activities. The bronze pour is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. #OmahaWeekend
What’s a fun way to finish the kickoff of the inaugural NMotion Growth Accelerator? A glassblowing workshop at @HotShopsArt!
Nebraskans For The Arts
Register now for Nebraska Creatives...Activate! Share a wonderful day of learning and connection in the vibrant Flora Creative District in Ashland on Feb. 17th! Registrations open today!
https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/news_resources/2020-arts-advocacy-day-at-the-state-capitol/
Save the date: Friday, February 17 in beautiful Ashland! “Nebraska Creatives…Activate” will offer an amazing mix of speakers, workshops and activities!
Registration begins January 16! The first 50 to register will receive a "Certified Nebraska Creative Community Leader" sticker.
Nebraska Creatives...Activate!
Artists, arts advocates, and folks who care and are curious: save the date for an incredible day of connection and community building with fellow NE creatives in the beautiful Flora Creative District in Ashland!
Registrations open January 16th.
NCE will soon bid a fond adieu to Suzanne Wise as ED of the Nebraska Arts Council. Suzanne has been a fantastic partner, mentor & friend to the staff at NCE & will be dearly missed. NCE thanks you, Suzanne!
Click here to read her farewell article at NAC:
http://ow.ly/2qVp50M5Mgr
We're thrilled to announce our 22-23 NebraskARTS Winners:
Palmer Public Schools
St. Paul Public Schools
Each year, NFTA awards this honor to two schools or school districts in our state, who show excellence in the arts and a strong commitment to arts education for all students!
On Monday, December 12th, we will announce the winners of the 2022-23 NebraskARTS Awards! Stay tuned!
No Black Friday deals needed at Nebraskans for the Arts, our memberships start at $25/year every day!
It's Election Day! If you have not voted yet, there is still time!
To everyone who has voted, thank you for making your voice heard!
Election Day is tomorrow - are you voter ready?
- Return your early ballot to a drop box (don't mail it!) before Tuesday, November 8th at 8pm CT.
- Vote early today at your county election commissioners office
- Or have a plan to vote tomorrow at the polls!
Only a few days until election day! We have added some survey responses from Nebraska School Board candidates! Check them out below!
Keep the arts in mind when you vote 🙂!
https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/news.../advocacy/
Omaha Performing Arts
“Middle East Meditations” on tour heading to Omaha, Nebraska. The @jazzdotorg Orchestra featuring @NaseerShamma is performing tomorrow at @OPerformingArts
Congratulations to @JoanSquires with @OPerformingArts on her 20th anniversary heading up the organization. Omaha is better because of all you've accomplished. @FOX42KPTM
Annie, o "Anita la Huérfanita" como la conocemos en español, se estrenó esta semana en el Teatro Orpheum en el centro de Omaha.
#Omaha
https://este.telemundonebraska.com/story/47684492/annie-se-presenta-con-exito-en-omaha
Who's ready for the queens?! 👑@sixustour will be at the Orpheum Jan. 3-8.
Presale tickets are now available using code "BOLEYN22" - https://bit.ly/3eqyZG9
Time is running out⌛ Secure your seat today!
Can’t wait to have you all at Holland Music Club, tonight! 😍
See you tonight, people of Omaha! We’ll be at @OPerformingArts - doors at 6pm, music at 7:30pm. 🎸 It’s our second to last show of the year, so don’t miss seeing our 2022 selves. http://badbadhats.com/tour
We're less than one week away until @Indigo_Girls perform with @marybragg at the Orpheum! Grab your seats to see the long-awaited Look Long Tour on Tuesday, Nov 15 at 7:30 PM 🎟️ - https://bit.ly/3ycTsFg
$1 of every ticket purchased will be donated to @OmahaGirlsRock 💎
Check out some of the best Latino talent in the local Fashion design industry TONIGHT at La Fuerza de la Moda: The Power of Fashion at 8:15 PM👠
Sit front row, as Omaha Fashion Arts Collective presents this red-carpet style fashion show 🤩 This is a FREE event you can't miss!
Kerry here with some good good news! Bad Bad Hats will be at the Holland Music Club this FRIDAY at 7:30 PM 🎸 Where else can you get dinner, drinks and indie rock all in one place?! 😮
Tickets are just $20! 🎟️ - https://bit.ly/3EdN9Uf
Save the date for Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29 and support local nonprofits like O-pa! We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our community. ❤️ #GivingTuesday402 http://SHAREomaha.org
Benson Theatre
A very "different" holiday experience you do not want to miss. Click here for tickets. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36337/production/1141961
Mesonjixx at the Benson Theatre Brunch going on until 1PM
The Benson Theatre Music Brunch is happening 10AM to 1PM. Mesonjixx is performing and food is from Jo Jo’s.
Discussion of insights and inspirations for upcoming production of X, The Life and Times of Malcom X by @operaomaha!! @BensonTheatre @MetOpera @LyricOpera @OperaDetroit @operamagazine @OperawireNews @OPERAAmerica
Lots of buzz about our first Sunday Brunch featuring Mesonjixx and food from Jo Jo's! $25. Click here for tickets. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36337/production/1140898
Poetry this week.
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our live show with Chip Davis! Share your experience using the hashtag #RiversideChatsLive!
I am so stoked to see one of my favorite local podcasts go LIVE! And with an Musician from Omaha who has influenced people all over the world. Say less! https://twitter.com/KIOSOmaha/status/1570818209216880644

We can't wait for Riverside Chats LIVE at Benson Theatre w/ Chip Davis on September 24th!!
Don't miss out on this incredible event!
Get your tickets now @ https://ci.ovationtix.com/36337/production/1136612
If you missed "The Women Who Ran", here is your opportunity to see this very important film.
https://adocumentarycompany.com/thewomenwhoran?fbclid=IwAR2-MgrrJPGdwrstH3W6sLKADKA6PjDmUJn1v8pYGTt7BEYBs3r5_5VRHG0
We are still smiling about this night. "The Women Who Ran" was simply powerful! We are still buzzing from the excitement of the friends that attended this sold out event. Thank you.

Last night we finally got to see the film The Women Who Ran, about the historic 2021 city election in Omaha where women ran for every seat. Congrats to the whole team that worked so hard on this project, and thank you for documenting history to inspire future women who run!!
BFF Omaha
February exhibition announcement:
A Trip Into the “Seoul” / curated by Thomas Halbur
7-10pm Friday, February 3rd
Mark your calendars.
Giving Tuesday! Toy Drive! The Return of Krampus! - https://mailchi.mp/bffomaha/the-bff-pen-pal-dec2022
HEROS: 2022 Friends of BFF Ball is this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/bffomaha/heros-2022-friends-of-bff-ball-is-this-sunday
Canned Food Drive! Transdigital Sensors! Plus More! - https://mailchi.mp/bffomaha/the-bff-pen-pal-nov2022firstfriday
Artists, ready to show your work? Reserve Studio 62 for your next exhibition!
We're located in the heart of the Benson Creative District and have been hosting exhibitions since 2020.
Learn more:
http://aksarbencreative.com/s62-rental
Artists, ready to exhibit your work? Studio 62 is available!
Learn more:
https://www.aksarbencreative.com/s62-rental
Round it UP for BFF + The HEROS Ball and After Party! - https://mailchi.mp/bffomaha/october2022
We've got a fruit beer on tap tonight at Trudy's during Benson First Friday! Stop by and see us at 2814 N 60th St between 6 and 9 pm to try the Ol' Blue Hare from Benson Brewery.
Thanks to @BensonBrewery for supporting the community! 🍺
Our October exhibition opens tonight at Studio 62!
elements of change / new drawings by Casey Callahan
7-10 pm • 2729 N 62nd St
Artist statement:
https://www.aksarbencreative.com/events/featured-artist-casey-callahan
Film Streams
Have you seen The Fabelmans? If you haven't, come down to Film Streams!
Also, do you recognize one of these films? (HINT: We're showing one of them for our Forever Young series...)
#TheFabelmans #StevenSpielberg #SavingPrivateRyan