|
|
|
|
|
|
 Letter from Lincoln Arts Council's Board President Jack Oliva
Dear Friends, A most important part of supporting the arts in any community is that of celebrating both the work that artists and artist-teachers do and recognizing and paying tribute to all those individuals and organizations whose leadership, generosity and hard work make it possible for the arts to thrive. Such celebrations are essential, for in addition to focusing a spotlight of praise and thanks on the artists and arts supporters, celebratory activities also serve to make the larger community aware of the contributions that the arts make to the overall quality of life in a city such as ours. To be sure, the network of artists and arts supporters working together in Lincoln is an extensive and exciting one that is worth celebrating regularly, both in terms of what has been accomplished over the years and what will be possible as we look ahead. This year offers us all a unique opportunity to do this is a memorable way, as 2008 marks both the 40th anniversary of the Lincoln Arts Council and the 30th anniversary of one of Lincoln's most prestigious arts events, the Mayor's Arts Awards. More...
|
|
|
4th Annual University Place Arts Festival
May 10, 2008- This free, family-oriented festival, hosted by the local community and merchants, features American-made arts and crafts items; fresh garden produce, flowers and bedding plants; lots of food, snacks, and entertainment. It will be located on Saint Paul Avenue on either side of North 48th Street.
|
 Reminder: The reservation deadline for this year's Mayor's Arts Awards is May 23rd.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Chris Beutler and the Lincoln Arts Council pay tribute to the arts at the 30th anniversary of the Mayor's Arts Awards on June 3rd at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Support the Lincoln Arts Council!
We'd love to have your partnership as we work this year
to strengthen the arts in our community. Consider becoming a member
of the LAC today. Click here to learn more! |
|
|
Focus on Visual Arts
 The National Arts ProgramŽ
With a mission to "encourage and develop artistic talent", The National Arts ProgramŽ sponsors shows in 83 annual venues in 43 states and the District of Columbia. It was designed to give artists of all ages and all skill levels a chance to have their work professionally judged, displayed and compete for cash awards, all for free. Now in it's second year in Lincoln, the program has artwork by employees of the City of Lincoln and their relatives on display at Loren Corey Eiseley, Charles H. Gere, and Bess Dodson Walt branch libraries May 1st - 21st. More...
 Noyes Art GalleryThis month, Noyes Art Gallery will feature 6 artists in their focus gallery. The artists are Steven Williamson - color pencil drawings, Leona Rubin - paintings, Suxan Anderson - paintings, Bonnie Goochey - jewelry, Nancy Fairbanks - pottery, and Sally Buss - sculpture. While at Noyes, be sure to check out other work by member and associate member artists.
 Great Plains Museum
The Friends of the Center for Great Plains Studies invite you to attend the 4th annual Great Plains Invitational Art Show and Sale. Don't miss out on this event May 2-11.
Participating artists include Michael Albrechtsen, Dan Garrett, Wendy Hall, Raymond Knaub, Cammie Lundeen, George Lundeen, Gerry Metz, Andrew Peters, Del Pettigrew, Martha Pettigrew, Jim Rey, Gail Sundell and Todd A. Williams.Be sure to view the rest of the galleries on our visual arts venue page. |
Focus on Performing Arts
 Lincoln Civic Choir Spring Concert 2008
On Sunday May 18 the Lincoln Civic Choir and friends will present a concert of music written for use at festive and ceremonial occasions. Choruses from Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass," Mozart's "Coronation Mass," Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" plus many others will be performed including the children's choir Bel Canto of the Nebraska Choral Arts Society. The 3pm concert will be held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church at 12th & M Streets. More...
 The Nebraska Dispatches
 Downtown Performance Series 2008
Grab lunch and visit the beautiful Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens, where you'll enjoy this year's Downtown Performance Series presented by Madonna. Located at 1415 N Street (behind Korn Popper), performances are every Wednesday from noon to 1pm and admission is FREE! Starting up the 2008 Downtown Performance Series will be Madonna ProActive's Dance Program on May 14. Come enjoy a wonderful assortment of tap dancing, rhythm, and hip hop dancing! More...
|
|
Free Capacity Building Workshop
Marty Skomal will be offering a free capacity building workshop May 21st from 1-3 pm. More...
Marty Skomal, Director of Programs for the Nebraska Arts
Council will do a presentation on Program Evaluation for all Lincoln Arts
Organizations on May 21st from 1-3 pm. More information to follow. For now, save the date!
|
Lincoln Arts Council Online
Be Sure to Visit www.artscene.org for More!
- Comments are always welcome, especially as we continue to develop this
new format. You can email us at info@artscene.org.
- Know someone else that would be interested in Lincoln's art scene? Use the "Receive our Newsletter" feature to send them an invitation to our newsletter.
- Was the event you were looking for not in the latest issue of ArtScene online? Click here to view the entire calendar of events.
- Be
sure to add info@artscene.org to your address book or "Safe Senders"
list so that the newsletter won't be deleted by spam filters, and so
that all the links and graphics display.
- If you are an artist
or arts organization in Lincoln and would like your event in the
calendar and future issues of the newsletter, send your event to events@artscene.org. Be sure to review the contact information
we have on our site and let us know if it needs to be updated, or if
you would like us to create one. Also, you can register your profile
in our new Artist and Arts Organization search database. It's a great way for the community to learn about you or your organization!
|
|
|
Proud Member of 