The following events are funded by Humanities Nebraska. We update information as it becomes available. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. Enjoy these opportunities in your communities!
Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence art exhibition
Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesDrawn 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 […]
“Saints Above & Sinners Below” Mexican & Spanish Colonial Devotional Art exhibition
St. Cecilia Cultural Center 3900 Webster St, Omaha, NebraskaThis exhibit presents devotional art (iconography, ex-votos, retablos, etc.) from a private collection. Devotional art is considered “for the people, by the people.” In contrast to art created by classically […]
Untold Migrant Stories Spring Showcase
LUX Center for the Arts 2601 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE, United StatesApril’s First Friday at the LUX Center for the Arts will include an Untold Migrant Stories presentation from young people involved with the Asian Community and Cultural Center. Refugee and […]
Willa Cather Author Series: Karen Russell
Red Cloud Opera House 413 N. Webster St., Red Cloud, NE, United StatesKaren Russell will discuss her new novel, The Antidote. Set in Uz, a fictional Nebraska town, in the aftermath of Black Sunday, The Antidote follows a “Prairie Witch,” whose body serves as a bank vault for peoples’ memories and secrets; a Polish wheat farmer who learns how quickly a hoarded blessing can become a curse; his […]
Nebraska Poetry Society Workshop: Raena Shirali
Virtual ProgramThe Nebraska Poetry Society is offering monthly Saturday morning online poetry workshops. Registration is required, and registration information may be found on the Nebraska Poetry Society webpage. Free with annual membership; nominal […]
Return of the Thunderbirds 2025
Indian Center, Inc., Lincoln 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln, NE, United StatesThis 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 StatesMike 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 StatesOmaha 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 StatesFamilies 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 StatesEach 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 […]
Salon Reading Series: “Wasabia” @ Eastmont Living
Eastmont Living Performing Arts Center 6315 O St., Lincoln, NE, United StatesEach 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 […]
Culture Talk: Speak My Mind
Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, United StatesOmaha Performing Arts’ Hip Hop Lab was formed to educate, elevate, and amplify the 50-year legacy surrounding the global impact, performance, history, and culture of hip hop. Dance is more […]
