daOMA presents Craig Dykers
The Joslyn's Witherspoon Concert Hall | October 1st at 7pm
Craig Dykers architect and Principal of the international architecture and design firm Snohetta will present the design for the National September 11th Memorial Museum Pavilion (2011) at ground zero in New York, along with their other significant works including the New Opera House (2008) in Oslo, Norway and their breakout design for the Alexandria Library (2001), in Alexandria, Egypt. The 42-year-old American architect, based in Norway, literally builds mutual cooperation and inspiration into every project undertaken by Snohetta, the Oslo firm where he is principal designer. For more information, please visit http://www.designallianceomaha.org.
"Life Lives Here" | Paintings and Sketches by Meghan Thomas
Nomad Lounge | 1013 Jones Street | Opens October 1st
Megan Thomas grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a studio art degree from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Five years have passed and she has since lived and shown her work in Northern California as well as locally. Opening Reception on Thursday, October 1st from 7pm to 10pm. For more information, please call (402) 884-1231.
"Profiles in Peach" | Paintings by Lauren Dana
Gallery 616 | 616 South 11th Street | October 1st through the 21st
This is Lauren's first solo show since graduating from UNO. Her paintings are influenced by her visits to the gardens of the French Impressionists. Opening reception on Thursday, October 1st from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, please call (402) 301-9713
"Secrets" (part one) | Work by James Freeman
Blue Barn Theater | 614 South 11th Street | Opens October 1st
Works will be on display during the Blue Barn's run of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, October 1st through the 17th. For morning information, call (402) 345-1576
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts' 11th Annual Art Auction and Exhibitions
The Bemis | 724 South 12th Street | October 2nd through November 14th
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts warmly invites you to join them in celebrating their 11th Annual Art Auction and Exhibitions. It is their largest annual project – it features the greatest number of local, national and international artists; spans 10,000 square feet; is their most significant fundraiser; and the kaleidoscopic survey of current art draws a vast audience. Most importantly, it is a celebration of, and critical opportunity to support exceptional talent.
October Events:
Opening Reception | Friday, October 2 from 6pm - 9pm
Curators Tour with Mark Masuoka and Hesse McGraw | Thursday, October 22 at 7pm
Collectors Forum | Thursday, October 29 at 7pm
Also -- Please join artists-in-residence Laurie Frick and Dawn Gettler for the First Thursday ArtTalk on October 1st at 7pm. For more information, please visit http://www.bemiscenter.org.
Creighton University's Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit
Lied Education Center for the Arts | 24th and Cass Streets | September 28 through November 8
An exhibit showcasing the latest work of Amy Nelson, Littleton Alston, the Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., Tim Guthrie, Doug Schroder, John Thein, and the Rev. Don Doll, S.J. Opening reception on Friday, October 2nd from 5pm to 8pm. For more information, including gallery hours, please click here.
"In Theory" | Work by Ying Zhu
ProjectRoom Nebraska | 1410-1416 O Street in Lincoln | October 2nd through 31st
Thirty year old sculpture Ying Zhu moved to the US 10 years ago from China. Ying allows her process to create objects and situations that reflect her examination of what it is to be bi-national in the complex environment of American art and culture while giving the viewer a unique look into her personal transformation and assimilation. Opening reception on Friday, October 2nd from 7pm to 10pm. for more information, please visit http://www.projectroom.us.
"Scalene"
Tugboat Gallery | 116 North 14th Street in Lincoln | October 2nd through October 31st
Tugboat Gallery Proudly Presents "Scalene" featuring Gerit Grimm, Maranda Allbritten and Stephanie Leach. Opening Reception First Friday, October 2nd from 7pm to 10pm. for more information, please visit http://www.tugboatgallery.com.
"Beautiful Urban Decay" | Works by Gerard Pefung and Iggy Sumnik
The Dot Gallery | 413 South 12th Street (2nd Floor) | October 2nd through October 25th
Gerard Pefung and Iggy Sumnik collaborate on an exhibit with an urban theme. Opening reception on Friday, October 2nd from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, please send an email to tchofor2000@yahoo.com.
"At Best It's Innocuous" | Prints and Anti-Prints by Sean P. Morrissey and Charles Mitchell
Chocolate Cake Communication Design | 1416 O Street, Studio 11a in Lincoln | Opens October 2nd
Prints and Anti-Prints by Sean P. Morrissey and Charles Mitchell. First Friday Opening Reception on October 2nd from 7pm to 9pm. Also available by appointment. For more information, please email info@chocolatecakedesign.com.
New Paintings by Rachel Ziegler
4965 Cuming Street | Saturday, October 3rd from 7pm to 10pm
William McMillin pleased to announce a one night only presentation of new paintings by Rachel Ziegler. On the evening of October 3rd at 4965 Cuming Street (a residence), selections from two bodies of work: six small-scale, recent works in ink, and two larger, process-based paintings will be on exhibit. The works will be available for viewing by appointment through November by contacting William McMillin at (402) 457-9306.
Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour
Various Locations | October 3rd and 4th
You are cordially invited to attend the 5th annual Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour. Please bring a friend to enjoy the company, the drive and the art! October 3rd from 10am-7pm and October 4th from 10am-5pm. For a list of locations and participating artists, please visit http://www.omahanorthhillspotterytour.com
Soul Power | Special Screening
Film Streams | 1340 Webster Street | Tuesday, October 6th
A special screening of Soul Power and post-show discussion -- The History & Aesthetics of Soul Power -- led by Peggy Jones and Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, both Assistant Professors in the Department of Black Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). For more information , please visit http://www.filmstreams.org.
Nebraska Now: Christina Narwicz
Museum of Nebraska Art | 2401 Central Avenue in Kearney | October 10th through January 3rd 2010
For the first time, Omaha artist Christina Narwicz brings her large-scale oil paintings to MONA’s Yanney Skylight Gallery as part of the Nebraska Now series. While the artist’s works can be viewed simply as lovely, she successfully merges ideas and feelings of both the earthly and the ethereal in her textural and gestural paintings. Pulling from organic imagery; Narwicz draws forms with a calligraphic line atop a softly painted background where colors float, blend, and sway with each other. A New York native, Narwicz first came to Nebraska through the artist-in-residency program at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in 1985. She has made her home in Nebraska where she works as a full-time artist. For more information on this exhibit and the MONA, please visit http://monet.unk.edu/mona.
Studio Illuminata Open House
Studio Illuminata | 2725 North 62nd Street | October 11th
Julie Conway will host an open house for her new glass studio in conjunction with the Restore Omaha Historical Renovation Tour in Benson on the 11th from 1pm to 5pm. For more information, please contact Julie at info@illuminataglass.com.
Old Market Gallery Crawl
Various locations | The Old Market | Wednesday, October 14th from 5pm to 8pm
For a map of this month's participating galleries, please click here: http://www.jLofts.com
New Works by Bill Hoover
4651 Douglas Street | Saturday, October 17th from 12pm to 6pm
A one day art exhibition featuring new works by Bill Hoover -- including paintings, drawings and some papier mache. For more information, contact Bill at billhoover11@cox.net.
tugBoat gallery (lincoln)
bemis center for contemporary arts
phillip schrager collection of contemporary art
joslyn art museum
sheldon museum of art (lincoln)
paparazzi by appointment
dundee gallery
hot shops art center
film streams
the blue barn theatre
omaha performing arts
the waiting room lounge
the slowdown
