— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
A call back to a traditional 100 years-old, the Benson Social is a new take on a classic. Curated evenings with our favorite, most evocative social media artists, sensations, and changemakers. This session presents up-and-coming intimate singer, Sam Weber.
Join us every Friday for an evening of fun and dancing. No experience or partner needed!
Fresh stand up comics take the stage and try not to get burned
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.
