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 […]
Christina Diaz Gonzalez assemblies and workshop (students only)
Norfolk Junior High School Norfolk, NebraskaChristina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar® award-winning and USA TODAY best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, A Thunderous Whisper, Moving Target, Concealed, Invisible: A Graphic Novel, and The Bluest Sky. Her books have received numerous […]
Young Writer’s Studio with Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United StatesThis workshop with bilingual storyteller Christina Diaz Gonzalez is aimed at young writers who enjoy graphic novels and stories about fitting in and standing out. Her graphic novel, Invisible, is […]
Christina Diaz Gonzalez workshop (students only)
Norfolk Junior High School Norfolk, NebraskaChristina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar® award-winning and USA TODAY best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, A Thunderous Whisper, Moving Target, Concealed, Invisible: A Graphic Novel, and The Bluest Sky. Her books have received numerous […]
Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Steve Langan
Virtual ProgramThe free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive […]
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 immigrant youth will tell stories and share their cultures through digital media, art, performance, and food.
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 […]
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 fee for non-members. Students, minors and others for whom the registration fee is prohibitive may request a free membership. In an era defined by turmoil, […]
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 to the Thunder beings for providing rebirth with rain & thunder. It is also a time we celebrate the return of many migratory birds to […]
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 21 – July 13, 2025. Registration for this event is requested. Registration may be completed via a link in the event’s calendar listing. Click here […]
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 of artworks in Visualizing Survivance, Visualizing Permanence. Registration for this event is requested. Registration may be completed via a link in the event’s calendar listing. Click […]
