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Nebraska Arts Council Press Releases

14 Press Releases
  • Published on August 14, 2026 - 22:46 GMT

    Folk and Traditional Arts Blog by Todd Richardson: First Edition

    The Nebraska Arts Council is partnering with folkorist, Todd Richardson, for a new blog that will be featured on the NAC website. The blog will highlight Folk and Traditional Arts throughout Nebraska. It will be hosted in an accessible place for all …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

    Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: “Falling Skies” by Chad Fonfara & Beatriz Rodriguez

    Falling Skies brings together a thought-provoking from Beatriz Rodriguez and Chad Fonfara, weaving themes of migration, fragility, and the human search for meaning. Rodriguez’s prints reveal the struggles and resilience of fictional island inhabitants …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

    2026 Creative District Assembly & Nebraska Statewide Arts Conference Registration

    The Nebraska Arts Council Creative District Assembly and Statewide Arts Conference are back!  This biennial conference will take place this year Wednesday and Thursday, September 2nd & 3rd in Kearney, Nebraska at the Legacy on the Bricks (16 W 21st St …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 20:18 GMT

    I-80 Sculpture Project Exhibits

    The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), in partnering with multiple Nebraska venues to host statewide exhibits celebrating the 50th anniversary of the I-80 Sculpture Project, originally installed at rest areas along the interstate in 1976 as part of the United …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

    2026 Micro Grants are now open

    Micro Grants are now open! Micro Grants provide up to $500 of non-matching funds for artists and small organizations with Nebraska addresses, who are first-time applicants and have an annual budget below $30,000. There are two designated tracks: Artist …

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  • Published on June 1, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

    2026 Creative District Nebraska Poster Series

    We are excited to share that the 2026 posters from the Creative Districts of Nebraska Series are completed and ready for purchase. This year’s Creative District posters highlight the Creative Districts of: Alliance, artist: Bailey Johnson Dundee, artist: …

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  • Published on May 14, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

    Upcoming Fred Simon Gallery exhibit: “Resonance” by Charles Kay Jr and Casey Callahan

    By Casey Callahan & Charles Kay Jr.Resonance brings together the work of Casey Callahan and Charles Kay Jr., each exploring perception and emotional presence through different visual languages. Callahan’s sculptures, installations, and color studies …

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  • Published on April 21, 2026 - 20:26 GMT

    Spring 2026 Set Deadline Grant Panel Meetings

    Panel meetings for this year’s Fall Set Deadline Grants will be held May 5th-20th. The following meetings will be livestreamed on the NAC YouTube channel starting at 9 am. While the panel will be live and open to the public, panel members will not be …

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  • Published on April 14, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

    FY26 Floating Deadline Grants open

    Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is currently taking applications for projects starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. IMPORTANT: As a reminder, all grant awards and payments are contingent on NAC receiving federal funding from the National Endowment for …

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  • Published on March 16, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

    2026 Nebraska POL State Champion

    Pictured from left to right: Chloe Jacobs, Sophie Hemphill, and MajieAhna Winfrey Congratulations to our State Champion, MajieAhna Winfrey from Marian High School in Omaha. She will represent Nebraska at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington DC …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 20:45 GMT

    2026 IAF Recipients

    Congratulations to this year’s Individual Artists Fellowship recipients! The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists in Nebraska. Fellowship recipients are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

    Creative District Development Grants Recipients FY25

    The Nebraska Arts Council recently awarded Development Grants for FY25 to Nebraska Creative Districts. The grants are available to all certified Creative Districts and are made possible through an appropriation from the State of Nebraska. The purpose of …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

    NAC is Hiring: Program Manager Arts Ed

    The Nebraska Arts Council is currently accepting applications for our Program Manager: Arts Education position. This position works to ensure that Nebraskans have opportunities in the arts and arts education. The individual in this position is responsible …

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  • Published on March 2, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

    Artist INC Express Registration 2026

    Calling all Nebraska artists! Registrations are open for Artist INC Express! Artist INC Express, a career development program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, has partnered with the Nebraska Arts Council to help artists, of any discipline, develop the …

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