Author: Gina Garden

Ruth G. Waddy: A Printmaking Prophet

Ruth G. Waddy: A Printmaking Prophet

Ruth G. Waddy (1909-2003) came to artmaking later in life, during her early fifties, as an effort to build stronger relationships with artists and improve her advocacy skills. As a result, Waddy created artwork in response to the world around her, incorporating political and social commentary related to the Black community to which she belonged Read More

The auction has closed but thanks for looking! SPIRIT 2022 will feature an online art auction bringing together some of the best work by a select group of Nebraska artists working locally and regionally. SPIRIT is a great opportunity to view work by artists you may already know, while discovering great artists with whom you Read More

In “SPIRIT” Artists

These In “SPIRIT” artworks have been donated to the Museum for fundraising purposes. Erin Blayney Octopus #3 pastel and graphite on archival paper, n.d. 33 3/4 x 47 1/4″ Kim David Cooper Carnegie Library Ashland Neb print (24/100), 2006 15 3/4 x 28″ Alisha Davis Kiara color photograph, n.d. 26 x 35 3/4″ Ben Darling Read More

Selections from the 2021 Nebraska Biennial

Selections from the 2021 Nebraska Biennial

August 17 – October 17, 2021 Drawn from the 2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial organized by Gallery 1516 in Omaha, Nebraska, this exhibition showcases the wide range of subjects, styles, and media explored by contemporary artists with connections to Nebraska. This array of artwork offers diverse perspectives embodied by each artist. The 2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial Read More