— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals to bring classical music to young, low-income urban students across the country. Join them as they make their stop in Steelhouse Omaha with the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Unleash your inner artist and inventor with our epic 6-week youth series! This jam-packed program is designed for kids ages 7-12 who love to get creative and explore.
First Friday Art Walk in the Benson Creative District
This talk gives an early glimpse into Jenni Sorkin’s in-process book project, Deviant Scale: Cloth at the Body’s Margins, which argues for a reevaluation of textile-based art production in the United States during the period of 1985–2000, an era when identity politics collided with a new materiality in artistic production.
TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko drumming and innovative aesthetics
Explore hand papermaking with grown and gathered plant fibers from the garden and beyond.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care during Teddy Bear Weekend.
Julie Koch has used different digital techniques to create unique images of flora and fauna. Some of the originals are nothing much to look at, but once edited, give a stunning view of nature with different colors and contrast.
Learn how to create stunning portraits in the gardens!
Are you looking for an outdoor family event that has activities that everyone in your family can enjoy? Then come join us for a morning of family fun at Archery Adventure Day!
Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with materials bearing complex histories.
Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past 5 years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries.
Using wood as my primary medium, I explore the texture and topography of this natural material when placed in unnatural structured relationships. My aesthetic is informed by life-long interests in architecture, geography and geology.
Embark on a captivating exploration of Council Bluffs' artistic heritage with "Hometown Heroes," an immersive exhibition celebrating the exceptional creators who have defined our city's cultural landscape.
Unique concert featuring original music set to lyrics of Nebraska and Iowa student poets.
Learn how to create stunning portraits in the gardens!
Join us to learn work with color and paint a plant pot for your space
Does your child dream of turning a lump of clay into a magical mug or a funky figurine? In this our youth ceramics classes, your imagination will take center stage as you explore the wonderful world of clay!
Calling all budding Picassos and Monets! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless possibilities in our youth painting classes designed specifically for young artists.
Learn how to create stunning portraits in the gardens!
Calling all curious minds and creative problem-solvers! Get ready to unleash your inner inventor in Maker's Lab, a unique program where art and science collide in a whirlwind of exciting challenges and hands-on activities.
Two actors take on all the roles in this furiously fast, funny and surprising adaptation that asks what it means to bravely write your own story.
Garden of the Zodiac Gallery, Old Omaha Association Omaha, Nebraska presents: Larry Roots, “Abstractions and Other Narratives” Roots’ recent paintings provide a unique catalogue of his approach to working with […]
The BlindPicasso will be bringing the showtime at the Apollo to Omaha, Nebraska.
American Midwest Ballet School's performance programs allow students to hone their skills and gain onstage experience. Join the AMB School's Soloists, Ensemble and the pre-professional Junior Company as they showcase […]
The Omaha Symphony presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the 2015 film.
When Mary-Ellen’s son Zachary was diagnosed with Autism, she became his fiercest advocate. But now, Zachary is grown up and having his own thoughts and feelings about her advocacy. When an unexpected crisis hits their lives, mother and son must say the things that need to be said before time runs out.