Potluck
Teacher – Student
Among the first lessons for the young artist is one of observation, a skill which will be honed and honored through a lifetime of art-making. An art teacher encourages fearless observation, a willingness to explore and to experiment, and a work ethic that transfers to all other aspects of living. The Artist is teacher and student, often both at the same time. Teach a child how to live, and they shall remember it all of their days. –Paula Wallace, Artist and Curator

Please bring a non-perishable food item or grocery gift card to support the food pantry at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, part of the greater Omaha area Food Bank.

The exhibit runs through January 30.

OEA Nominees
Your chance to see this year's nominees for the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards Show.

Now through January 30th!

Metropolitan Community College Photography Club
photography group show
Shows run from February 4 to 26, 2012

Drawing from Life
A collection of life drawings
Shows run from February 4 to 26, 2012

The History of Black Firefighters in Omaha
photography exhibit

Reception: February 3rd from 5 to 6pm
Show runs February 4th through March 31st

We are hosting a photography exhibit of the history of black firefighters in Omaha. The photo shown here dates to the late 1800's, and shows a unit comprised the first group of black firefighters in the country. Curated by Marvin Ervin and Joe Hodges, they will be hosting a reception for local politicians and the general public on February 3rd at 5pm.

If school groups would like to schedule a tour they should contact Tim Barry.

Clayton Ross Patterson
paintings and drawings

Opening reception: Friday, February 10th from 5 to 7pm
Show runs February 3rd 26th, 2012.

Clayton Ross Patterson spent his high school years at Torrejon High School in Madrid, Spain, where his passion for art was kindled. While there, he won awards for his painting. After traveling extensively through Europe and the United States, Clayton settled for a while in New York City and attended the Pratt Institute of Art focusing on photography. He then attended the University of Florida, where he sustained a head injury while bicycling to work. This life-altering event did not stop him. He moved to QLI, in Omaha (1996) and continued to pursue photography and drawing, even selling greeting cards featuring his artwork for a period of time.

American Heart Association Fundraiser
Shows run from March 3-31, 2012

Artists for Hope Gallery Show and Fundraiser
Handcrafted items and artwork from the mountains of Haiti,
along with donated artwork from artists around the United States.
Call to Artisits - PDF

March 3-31, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, March 9th from 6 to 9pm

Jean Poulin
painting

Shows run from April 7 to 29, 2012

Scott Papek
photography

Shows run from May 5 to 27, 2012

Betsy Kinnick
painting
Shows run from June 2 to 30, 2012

Valerie Light-Anderson
painting
Shows run from June 2 to 30, 2012.

Friends and Family
curated by Dan Klima
Shows run from July 7 to 29, 2012.

Delores Brady
painting

Tyler Barry
glass installation
Shows run from August 4 to 26, 2012.

Artists Co-Op

Nancy Lepo
drawings
Shows run from September 1 to 30, 2012.

Recycled Art
curated by Tearee Caswell

Charlene Potter
ceramic sculpture

Midwest
Lampworkers Guild
lampwork beads, jewelry, and glasswork, plus a special fundraising event

Conrad Hinz
Shows run from November 2 to 25, 2012.

Printmakers Guild

Nancy Lepo
drawings

Passageway Gallery
group show

Scott Papek
photography