Everyone makes mistakes! But, an artist knows that there are never really mistakes, and often "happy mistakes". On April 2nd Screen Ink and Doe Eyed Design will be opening "F*CK UP: A Test Print Exhibit" to illustrate this very concept.

Because the process is entirely spontaneous and unplanned, imperfections and accidents are embraced rather than shunned. "F*CK UP" is an art show that illuminates this emerging art form with a collection of prints from a wide range of international artists, both celebrated and up-and-coming. Test prints are a mix of art and design, individuality and mass production, inspiration and collection, planned and impromptu.

Test prints are guaranteed one-of-a-kind screen-prints made up of layered bits and pieces from many gig posters and art prints. Dozens of colors are printed on top of one another to create abstract pieces of art.

The exhibit will take place at Screen Ink. Friday, April 2nd from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Screen Ink is located downtown at 416 South 11th Street.




Illusion Glass manager, Jose Salas III, sees "each new First Friday Art Crawl as another chance to raise the bar and provide artistically multi-faceted entertainment for the downtown Lincoln area".

The art displayed at Illusion glass is nothing short of "multi-faceted". There is an abundance of edgy and interesting art in the front of the shop that not enough people know about, art work that definitely deserves some attention.

Illusion Glass supports local artists in Nebraska by offering artists a free and professional space to exhibit their work. Experience something new and different in the First Friday art walk. You can attend Illusion's First Friday reception April 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m. while enjoying live music and complimentary drinks, or view the art during regular hours from 11am - 9pm, 7 days a week.  Illusion Glass is located at 1028 'O' Street.



Tugboat Gallery proudly presents "Triumvirate" featuring The Lincoln Art Council's own Johanna Sawyer along with Josh Powell and Iva Laterza. There will be an opening reception on First Friday April 2nd, and the exhibit will run through April 30th, 2010.

"Triumvirate" features three young artists making paintings and collages that explore markedly different visual worldviews:  geometric, intuitive organic rhythms, and found vintage imagery to express current issues.

Tugboat Gallery is located at 116 N. 14th Street, Lincoln NE - second story above Gomez Art Supply.  Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 12-5 and Sunday 2-5.  Questions are answered by Gomez Art Supply at 402-477-6200.  Elevator entrance at 1410 'O' Street.


Be sure to visit our Gallery Happenings page and First Friday gallery crawl for additional gallery events.