Lincoln Arts Council

Why is arts education so important? 📚🎨 Research shows that students who participate in the arts are more likely to succeed academically and socially. Lincoln Arts Council wants to ensure every person has access to the arts! Check out these 5 reasons to support from Americans for the Arts. More resources can be found on their website: https://bit.ly/ArtsEdWeek2024

📚🎨 It’s National Arts in Education Week! The arts are essential for a complete education. Learning in the arts enables every individual to develop the critical thinking, collaborative, and creative skills necessary to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Lincoln Arts Council and Americans for the Arts envision a country where every person has access to—and takes part in—high quality learning experiences in the arts, both in school and in the community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/ArtsEdWeek2024

📚🎨 September 9-13 is National Arts in Education Week! Celebrate and advocate for the power of with for the Arts. Whether you are a student, educator, parent, or principal, you can find a way to celebrate the arts in education during . Visit their website to find tools, facts, resources and more to help you champion for ! https://bit.ly/ArtsEdWeek2024

🎨 First Friday Art Adventures in Lincoln! 🎨

Join us for a vibrant evening of art and creativity at the Tower Square Art Market! 🌟

📅 Friday, September 6th
⏰ 5-9pm
📍 Tower Square, 1300 P Street

Explore works from over 20 talented local artists, enjoy live music by the Johan Bennett Quartet, and make it a full art night by visiting nearby spots like the Parrish Studios at 1410 O St. 🖼️✨

Looking for more First Friday fun? Check out these incredible events:

🎨 Tugboat Gallery – Hide and Seek by Luci Packard & Mary Epp-Carter
📅 7-10pm | 116 N 14th St

🎨 Wallspace LNK – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by Craig Roper
📅 5-9pm | 1634 S 17th St

🎨 Mission Arts Building – Art From The Inside
📅 5-9pm | 124 S 9th St

It’s a night full of creativity, music, and community! All events are free and open to the public. See you there! 🎶💫

https://artscene.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/news-from-lincoln-arts-aaa82cab-546b-4dfd-851d-a7da622b97bc

🎨 Calling all artists, musicians, and creatives in Lincoln! 🎶 Join us for Artist INC Express, a transformative virtual workshop series designed to elevate your arts practice and connect you with a network of fellow artists.

📅 Dates: October 11-13, 2024
📍 Location: Virtual (from the comfort of your own space)

Artist INC Express is a condensed version of our popular Artist INC Live program, focusing on essential skills to build a sustainable arts career. Led by experienced artist-facilitators, including two Lincoln natives, Lindsay Claussen and Nolan Treadway—both participants in the prestigious Mid-America Arts Alliance Artist Fellows program—this hands-on workshop covers everything from goal setting and branding to crafting your artist toolkit and funding strategies.

By participating, you'll: ✨ Develop practical skills through discussions and exercises 🤝 Connect with a supportive network of peer artists 📈 Set meaningful goals for your artistic journey 🔗 Build collaborations and peer-to-peer support that extend beyond the workshop

🎟️ Registration: Open now! Secure your spot as workshops fill up fast. No application or fees required. Register by [preferred registration date] to receive a physical Artist INC Express Workbook by mail.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your artistic future and learn from Lincoln's own creative talents! Visit https://www.maaa.org/event/artist-inc-express-lincoln-virtual-3/ to sign up and learn more.

Let's empower Lincoln's creative community together! 🌟

🎨✨ Exciting Week Ahead for Lincoln's Arts Scene! ✨🎭

Discover what's happening in the vibrant world of arts and culture right here in Lincoln! 🌟 Check out our latest list of upcoming events and incredible opportunities for artists. Whether you're into exhibitions, workshops, performances, or networking, there's something for everyone to explore and engage with. 🎉

📅 Don't miss out on this week's highlights! Dive into the arts and enrich your week with creativity. Click the link below to stay in the loop and make the most of what Lincoln has to offer.

🔗https://artscene.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/first_name-check-out-these-upcoming-arts-events-and-artist-opportunities-4a5b7a9e-0175-4ccf-88da-9266bc7e23b9

On the First Friday of September we'll have live music, an extensive arts market and so many surrounding businesses to check out!

(And with the temperature forecasted at 80 degrees, maybe we don't all melt in the process!)

Check out twenty-five local artists on Tower Square with even more in the Parrish Art Studios on 14th & O! Take a break at Blaze Pizza or Jakes Cigar Bar! Potential for a beautiful night and a great way to support downtown Lincoln.

Lincoln Artists - today is the deadline to apply for this great opportunity! Don't miss out.

Only one week left to apply! 🎨✨

LUX Center for the Arts is still on the lookout for a talented local artist to design and paint a mural for the South Street branch of Lincoln City Libraries. This is your chance to bring your vision to life on the west-facing wall of the building. Selected artist will receive $3,000 for their work. All materials and administrative support will be provided by the LUX Center.

Applications close at midnight on August 28th, so don’t miss out! Apply now: https://airtable.com/appqND6gero3i506Y/pagBqurVYH1V5entf/form

It's another weekend of can't miss art events in Lincoln!

https://artscene.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/first_name-check-out-these-can-t-miss-arts-events-this-weekend

What great weather for Porch-Art-Palooza today! Get out there and enjoy.

Check out these can't miss arts events this weekend!

Join Tugboat Gallery for the fourth annual Porch-Art-Palooza featuring 39 porches with over 65 artists in the Near South and Everett neighborhoods this Sunday from 1-6pm!

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/7868002549904149

And, be sure to join the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival Saturday morning at Auld Pavilion at 10am for a Meditation Concert featuring Bel Canto Duo , and the Lincoln Showcase from 5-8pm at the Antelope Park Bandshell featuring Dream Warriors, Authentic Light Orchestra, John Hadfield & Ron Blake Duo and Mixed Harmony.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaMusicFest

🚨 LAST CHANCE: Nominate for the Mayor's Arts Awards – Deadline Tomorrow! 🚨

Nomination NOW ------> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdagp6w5V0icMOm3b1hFtk5yRuB6KGyvYU3vcXNw_hdKF9vCw/viewform

Get downtown tonight and check out all of these different arts options! We've got the open-air arts market on Tower Square with over 25 vendors, local folk-indie band BB Sledge playing there from 7-9pm, and the Parrish Art Studios just a block away at 1410 O St! So many opportunities within a blocks distance!

🌟 Why Nominate?

1. Career Boost: Award recognition can lead to new projects, exhibitions, and collaborations, propelling artists to new heights in their careers.

2. Increased Visibility: A nomination brings the artist’s work to a broader audience, elevating their presence in the art community and beyond.

3. Personal Impact: Being acknowledged for their talent can boost the artist’s confidence and inspire them to continue pursuing their passion with renewed vigor.

4. Community Support: Your nomination helps celebrate and support local talent, reinforcing the value of the arts in our community.

📅 How to Nominate 📅

Nominating is simple! Visit artscene.org to learn more and submit your nomination through the google form.

The Mayor’s Arts Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes artists who have significantly contributed to our cultural landscape. Nominating someone is more than just a formality—it’s an opportunity to acknowledge their hard work, boost their visibility, and open doors to new opportunities.

An incredible week with our fantastic partners at Lincoln Literacy, where 52 adults and kids explored the world, continent by continent! From Europe on Monday to the Americas on Friday, each day was filled with art, music, and cultural discovery. 🎨🎶

A special shoutout to Valentino's Pizza for generously providing delicious pizza for our Friday fun in Antelope Park! 🍕🙌 We loved seeing everyone enjoying the food and festivities. Every time our staff looks at the pictures they get hungry for Val's pizza!

Check out some of the highlights from our Friday activities! 🌟✨

Who are you nominating for a Mayor's Arts Award in 2024? Categories to nominate include:

Artistic Achievement – Visual Arts
Artistic Achievement – Performing Arts
Artistic Achievement – Literary Arts
Artistic Achievement – Youth
ArtScene Backstage Award
Benefactor of the Arts Award
Gladys Lux Education Award
Heart of the Arts Award
Legacy of the Arts Award
Lincoln Community Foundation Arts for Everyone Award
Outstanding Arts Organization Award
Outstanding Arts Event Award

https://www.artscene.org/mayors-arts-awards-lincoln

Music can be healing. It can get some people up and moving when they’re feeling down but for others living with Parkinson’s Disease, the art offers much more.

Check out this great story of how Lincoln Arts' upstArt Program and Dance with Parkinson's are helping those living with Parkinson's build community while working muscles affected by the disease.

Lincoln’s Dance for Parkinson’s continues healing tradition with Summer Sessions Dance for Parkinson’s was put together as a way for those living with Parkinson’s to work muscles often affected by the disease, while also giving them a sense of community.

A fantastic Tower Square Arts Market on July 5th!

A major thank you to all who passed through, but especially to the artists who participated- watching how effectively you all set up displays, operated booths, and broke down was incredible!

Our next Arts Market will be August 2nd, again in Tower Square from 5-9pm, and this time with local folk band BB Sledge playing from 7-9pm!

UPDATE: While it is still possible to join the Tower Square Art Markets, all of our tents have been reserved- new artists joining will have to provide their own tent or go without! Our apologies for this inconvenience. (If you've already reserved your tent, you're still good to go!)

To sign up for the market, visit https://www.theblockslnk.com/firstfriday !

🎨✨Lincoln Arts Council's nomination form for The Mayor's Arts Awards is now live and accepting submissions until August 1st. 🌟 This is your chance to recognize individuals and organizations making a significant impact in our cultural landscape. Whether it's an inspiring artist, a dedicated arts educator, or a visionary community leader, nominate someone deserving today. Help us celebrate those who enrich our city through creativity and innovation! Click the link below to submit your nominations and be a part of honoring Lincoln's vibrant arts scene.

https://www.artscene.org/mayors-arts-awards-lincoln

Zoo Fest and the Tower Square Arts Markets- so much happening downtown! Come check out the scene before 9pm!

We’re almost ready! Join us for an Artist Market on Tower Square tonight from 5-9pm. Stop by on your way to Zoofest.

Explore downtown like never before with our vibrant First Friday Art Market series!
Join us for an enchanting open-air arts market featuring talented local artists. Mark your calendars for July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, and October 4th, from 5pm to 9pm. Enjoy live music on every date except July 5th, when Zoofest takes center stage!
Don't miss out on this perfect blend of art, music, and community.

Calling all artists- again!

While we're still hard at work on providing more permanent opportunities for artists in Lincoln, we're putting together a low-cost arts market in Tower Square for the summer!

Artists can pay $40 for a single First Friday or $100 for all four between July and October! ($70 for two or $90 for three- the more you do the more you save!) We're also happy to cut that price in HALF for those willing to volunteer with setup and breakdown- be quick on this though, as volunteer slots are limited!

These markets will run from 5-9pm and be marketed with the Lincoln Arts Council and the Downtown Lincoln Association alongside a large local poster run. We're also booking live music to draw even more people into the area to check out your booth!

Interested artists can sign up at www.theblockslnk.com/firstfriday ! Excited to see y'all out this summer!

Tower Square Markets — The Blocks - Lincoln, NE Display on Tower Squareon First Friday! Interested? We’ll take care of the tents and the promotion- you just bring the arts.We’ll be running the markets on the First Fridays of the months of July through October. (July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, and October 4th.) Markets are promoted as ope...

Celebrating Art, Juneteenth & Father’s Day until 4pm! Don’t miss your chance to shop the sale and enjoy the sunny day!

Sadly, tonights artist and patron mixer ended before it started due to weather conditions. Lincoln Arts Festival festivities will continue tomorrow from 10am to 4pm! We have also partnered with Black is Beautiful for an arts showcase in The Railyard in celebration of Juneteenth! Hope to see you there!

Shop the sale! 80 artists from across the nation UNITE for Lincoln Arts Council's premier annual event. Don't miss your chance to pick up an original one of a kind piece this SATURDAY and SUNDAY on Canopy ST in downtown Lincoln!