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SUMMARY:Peter Millett | Gestures
DESCRIPTION:Peter Millett: Gestures is on view at KANEKO from May 1 through September 6\, 2026.\nSculpture\, at its most essential\, is a conversation between form and space\, and few artists have sustained that conversation with as much patience and curiosity as Peter Millett.\nGestures traces the arc of Millett’s practice across several decades\, from the dense\, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open\, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works. The materials shift. The inquiry doesn’t. Throughout\, Millett returns to the same essential questions: how shapes relate to one another\, how surfaces catch and release light\, how sculpture can project feeling and presence without uttering a single word.\nWhat emerges across the full span of the exhibition is not just a record of formal evolution\, but a portrait of an artist who has remained genuinely open to new materials\, to unexpected outcomes\, to the possibility that the next body of work might ask something entirely different of him. That openness is visible in every piece.\nGestures is accompanied by a series of public programs\, including artist conversations and hands-on making sessions with Peter Millett. Learn more about upcoming programs and how to participate.\nBefore or after your visit\, take a stroll through The RiverFront Sculpture Park to experience Millett’s work Raindance in the open air.\nThe exhibition and programming is made possible through funding from the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA)/The Riverfront. \n  \nCurrent Regular Gallery Hours (As of May 2026):\n\n\nMonday – Wednesday: Closed\nThursday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nSaturday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nSaturday Family Time: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
URL:https://kvno.org/event/peter-millett-gestures/
LOCATION:KANEKO\, 1111 Jones St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Therman Statom | Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition runs from May 1 through September 26\, 2026.\nColecciones de Estudio de Invierno brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom\, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice\, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory\, objects that carry the accumulation of a long creative life.\nStatom works by cutting\, painting\, and assembling sheets of plate glass\, gluing them together into large-scale sculptural forms—chairs\, ladders\, houses\, wall-mounted constructions—and sandblasting their surfaces into canvases for color and line. Found objects enter the work along the way\, adding texture and narrative. The resulting pieces are at once structural and painterly\, drawing from the gestural energy of Abstract Expressionism and the economy of Minimalism without settling comfortably into either tradition.\nThe work is vivid and physical—glass that catches light\, holds color\, and invites close looking. But there is also something quieter running through these pieces: a sense of objects observed\, collected\, and reconsidered. Statom has described art as a tool for empowerment and exploration\, and that conviction is legible throughout the exhibition.\nColecciones de Estudio de Invierno is accompanied by a series of public programs\, including artist conversations and workshops led by Statom during the run of the exhibition. \n  \nCurrent Regular Gallery Hours (As of May 2026):\n\n\nMonday – Wednesday: Closed\nThursday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.\nSaturday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m
URL:https://kvno.org/event/therman-statom-colecciones-de-estudio-de-invierno/
LOCATION:KANEKO\, 1111 Jones St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Skin Deep: The Art of the Tattoo
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Huang Yan’s Chinese Shan-Shui Landscape Tattoo\, this panel discussion brings together Omaha tattoo artists Dave Koenig\, Chris Martini\, and Johnna McCreary to explore tattooing as a dynamic and evolving art form and the creative\, technical\, and cultural dimensions of working in ink. \nFrom the first spark of an idea to the final line etched into skin\, panelists will provide an inside look at how artists compose for the body in motion\, manipulate line and shadow with precision\, and make critical decisions about color\, scale\, and placement. Drawing connections to photography\, illustration\, and fine art\, they’ll reveal how tattooing transforms visual inspiration into immersive\, one-of-a-kind works that live and breathe with their wearer. \nBeyond technique\, panelists will reflect on questions of authorship\, symbolism\, identity\, memory\, and storytelling. The conversation will also touch on the evolving perception of tattooing within contemporary art and its growing recognition as both craft and fine art. Engaging\, provocative\, and visually driven\, this program invites patrons to reconsider tattooing as a powerful contemporary practice—one that transforms the human body into a site of enduring artistic expression.\nTickets: \n$15 General Admission\n$10 Students / Members
URL:https://kvno.org/event/skin-deep-the-art-of-the-tattoo/
LOCATION:KANEKO\, 1111 Jones St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors\, on view May 30 through September 7\, 2026. Produced by Imagine\, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth\, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar\, move\, and captivate visitors of all ages. \nGrab your prehistoric passport and explore Pangea as you encounter incredible species from around the globe—from the mighty T. rex of North America to the powerful Spinosaurus of Africa and the duck-billed Hadrosaur of Antarctica. With more than a dozen dinosaurs to discover\, each stop reveals how these fascinating creatures lived\, moved\, and adapted to their environments. \nOpen Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.\nOpen Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nIncluded with paid garden admission. FREE for garden members. \nSponsored by: Jane Kugler\, MD\, Douglas Vonderfecht\, MD\, Lauritzen Gardens Guild\, and Midwest Laboratories. \nPresented by Imagine.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/dinosaurs-around-the-world-the-great-outdoors/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Exhibit,Family
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Nature's Palette by Omaha Artists\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:July 1 through August 5\, 2026 \nOpen Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)\nOpen Wednesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)\nIncluded with paid garden admission. Free for garden members. \nArtist Statement \nNature’s Palette brings together a diverse group of artists united by a shared reverence for the natural world and its endless capacity to inspire. Through varied mediums\, styles\, and perspectives\, this exhibition reflects the richness of nature’s colors\, textures\, and rhythms—capturing both its quiet subtleties and its bold expressions. Presented by Omaha Artists\, Inc.\, an organization dedicated to fostering artistic growth and appreciation in the Omaha metro area\, this collection highlights the creative voices of members ranging from emerging talents to established professionals. Each work contributes to a broader dialogue about our connection to nature\, inviting viewers to pause\, reflect\, and rediscover beauty in the world around them. \nAbout the Group \nOmaha Artists\, Inc.\, founded in February 1946 with 30 members\, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and development of fine art in the Omaha metro area and beyond. Incorporated in 1964\, the group has grown to over 100 members\, bringing together active artists ranging from accomplished professionals to passionate hobbyists while expanding its scope of artistic programs and community engagement. \nLauritzen Gardens proudly provides a platform for local artists\, showcasing botanical artwork inspired by our collections and celebrating the connection between art\, nature\, and our community.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/art-exhibit-natures-palette-by-omaha-artists-inc/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit,Nature
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Traveling Through Gardens by Lynette Fast
DESCRIPTION:August 8 through September 13\, 2026 \nOpen Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)\nOpen Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)\nIncluded with paid garden admission. Free for garden members. \nAbout the Exhibit \nTraveling Through Gardens reflects Lynette Fast’s joy in creating wall art that both adorns and expresses. Her work balances a practical aim of everyday enjoyment with a creative pursuit of bold\, statement-making pieces. \nInspired by nature and the people around her\, Lynette creates one-of-a-kind works that connect to personal stories and the spaces they inhabit. Drawn to eclectic environments\, she explores how art can reflect individuality while bringing beauty and meaning into daily life. With a deep passion for color\, texture\, gardens\, teaching\, and lifelong learning\, this exhibit invites viewers to experience art as both a personal and shared journey—one that inspires\, connects\, and evolves. \nAbout the Artist \nLynette Fast brings over 38 years of experience as both an artist and educator\, working with students from preschoolers to adults. Her lifelong dedication to teaching has deeply shaped her creative practice\, offering her unique insight into both the process of making art and the art of teaching itself. \nLynette works across a wide range of mediums\, including jewelry making\, metalsmithing\, painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and pottery. Her diverse practice reflects a curiosity and openness that continues to evolve through exploration and lifelong learning. \nShe has exhibited her work regionally for over 17 years and is currently represented in five galleries. Lynette’s work has appeared in numerous exhibitions throughout Nebraska. In addition to her studio practice\, she is an active member of the arts community—teaching private lessons and classes\, working with Lincoln Public Schools\, and contributing to organizations such as the Nebraska Art Teachers Association and the LUX Center for the Arts. \nHer contributions have been recognized with numerous honors\, including the 2025 Lincoln Artists’ Guild Spring Best of Show\, the NATA Roscoe Shields Service Award\, and multiple ANAC exhibition selections and awards. \nLauritzen Gardens proudly provides a platform for local artists\, showcasing botanical artwork inspired by our collections and celebrating the connection between art\, nature\, and our community.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/art-exhibit-traveling-through-gardens-by-lynette-fast/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Exhibit,Family,Nature,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Noticed. Pressed. Imprinted. by Holly Lukasiewicz
DESCRIPTION:August 8 through September 13\, 2026 \nOpen Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)\nOpen Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)\nIncluded with paid garden admission. Free for garden members. \nArtist Statement \nAs a flower artist who is inspired by what is growing seasonally along the shores of the Missouri River in Omaha\, Nebraska\, I’ve appreciated deepening a connection with the natural shifts of time in nature by tuning into what is blooming locally. Pressing flowers has become a deeply intentional practice in noticing these gifts around us. \nThis series of pressed and framed flora pieces finds stems\, leaves\, blooms\, petals\, and pods puzzle pieced together\, swirling and moving with one another. \nYou may notice words and recognizable shapes\, like hearts or the word “LOVE\,” created by the form and shape each plant element offers. The flora represented comes from as close as our personal garden\, native prairie plants\, and local flower farms\, and as distant as commercial flower farms in South America. \nEach is precious — I’ve grown to see each one as a poem of gratitude to our natural world. I hope you do too. \nAbout the Artist \nHolly Lukasiewicz /she.her/ with District 2 Floral Studio merges her identities as an art educator and environmentalist by creating flora-based works inspired by the ephemerality each season offers. \nShe is deeply grounded in local agriculture and sustainable design practices as they relate to the well being of our local and global communities. \nEncouraging others to connect with sustainability through beauty and flowers\, she offers workshops\, flower subscriptions\, event work\, custom installations\, flower preservation services\, and ecoprints. \nLauritzen Gardens proudly provides a platform for local artists\, showcasing botanical artwork inspired by our collections and celebrating the connection between art\, nature\, and our community.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/art-exhibit-noticed-pressed-imprinted-by-holly-lukasiewicz/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Gallery,Education,Exhibit,Family,Nature
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Habitat by Albert Rhea
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Habitat by Albert Rhea \nOctober 10 through November 16\, 2026\nOpen daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)\nIncluded with paid garden admission. Free for garden members. \nArtist Statement \nThere are many butterflies–475 species alone in North America\, making them the second largest group in the animal kingdom\, second to beetles. And because of their numbers\, we do not see their importance. Environmentalists know that because the butterfly is so fragile\, it is an important indicator of the entire ecosystem–and that includes humans. The Xerces Society\, a butterfly preservation group\, puts it this way: “Butterflies\, since they are so conspicuous and ecologically vulnerable\, serve as excellent indicators of ecosystem health”. Dr. Paul Opler\, at the Office of Endangered Species\, states that it is not butterfly collectors who have caused the species to become endangered\, but rather housing development and urban sprawl. Most butterflies depend on a solitary plant for their food. If land is bulldozed and plants destroyed\, the butterflies disappear – forever. Study land use policies near you and be alert for habitat destruction. Ask yourself\, “How are butterflies faring in my community?”. \nAbout the Artist \nAn Omaha native\, Albert Rhea has been interested in photography since high school. His father was a wildlife photographer\, and Albert still uses some of his equipment today. He is carrying on his father’s interest in wildlife photography in his butterfly habitat series. To Albert\, wildlife photography is magical because it takes him into a universe of vibrant colors\, exquisite details and extraordinary patterns. This is especially the case when shooting birds and butterflies\, which provide an incredible variety of shapes and colors that could potentially keep him engaged for a lifetime. \nTo find out more about the artist\, visit albertrhea.com \nLauritzen Gardens proudly provides a platform for local artists\, showcasing botanical artwork inspired by our collections and celebrating the connection between art\, nature\, and our community.
URL:https://kvno.org/event/butterfly-habitat-by-albert-rhea/
LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Education,Exhibit
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