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Upcoming Events

Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence art exhibition

Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Drawn from Sheldon's collection, this exhibition centers artwork by Native American artists and photographs that demonstrate the everlasting presence of Native American communities. These works illustrate the spirit of visual […]

Return of the Thunderbirds 2025

Indian Center, Inc., Lincoln 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln, NE, United States

This cross-cultural community event celebrates the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration. This family-fun "something for everyone" event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks […]

Native American dancing

Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Mike and Denise One Star will perform traditional Native American dance in Sheldon's Great Hall. Their performance is in conjunction with the exhibition Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence, which runs January […]

Native American culture panel discussion

Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Omaha artist and activist Steve Tamayo will moderate a panel discussion with Duane Hollow Horn Bear and Mike and Denise One Star that offers cultural insight to and deeper understanding […]

Native American activities and games

Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Families are invited to participate in activities and games at Sheldon, including an art-making project led by Omaha artist Steve Tamayo. This event is in conjunction with the exhibition Visualizing […]

Salon Reading Series: “Wasabia” @ Turbine Flats

Turbine Flats 2124 Y St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Each Salon Reading Series event features a reading of a play followed by a moderated discussion of the play’s themes and how these themes apply to the community. The theme […]

Humanities Grant Information Traveling Office Hour – Gering

Legacy of the Plains Musuem 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, United States

A member of Humanities Nebraska’s grants team will be making stops in the western portion of the state to share information about the program grants Humanities Nebraska offers to nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries, schools, and local governments. Anyone who would like information or advice about submitting a grant application or would like to talk about […]

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