Lincoln Arts Festival

Join us on Tower Square tonight from 5-9pm.

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

Our 2024 jury awarded art festival winners were a big hit at Lincoln Arts Festival this year! Check out their winning moments!

Best in Show: Andy Gentert
Mayor's Choice: Richard Curtner
Best in Nebraska: Keith Buswell
Best Newcomer: Eric Johnson
Seven Awards of Excellence: Adria Chilcote, Hannah Demma, Mark Entzminger, Daniel Garringer, Leroy Von Glan, Zanetta Hoehle, Rory Jean

Big thanks to our award sponsor Letheby Financial Group!

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!

Art lovers and jazz enthusiasts -- this one's for you! Join us for a memorable Saturday evening of music, art, and community at our FREE Jazz & Wine Event Jazz & Wine in The Railyard featuring DARUMA. After exploring the 23rd Annual Lincoln Arts Festival on Canopy Street -- gather your friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable night.

🗓️ Saturday Schedule:
Art Vendors: 9 AM - 6 PM
Jazz & Wine in The Railyard: 6 PM - 10 PM, featuring Denver based jazz band Daruma with local support from Black Ophanim

🍷 Indulge in a variety of beer & wine selections from Gate 25.
🧀 Savor artisan charcuterie from CL Creations.

Other showcases to note:
Q***r Choir: 4 PM on Saturday
Bel Canto Duo & Friends: Performing along Fine Arts Avenue (Canopy Street) Saturday/Sunday
Black is Beautiful: Sunday Juneteenth Celebration in The Railyard

SHOP THE COLLECTION ✨June 15 & 16 at Lincoln Arts Festival on Canopy Street in Downtown Lincoln. Painting Artist Spotlight ➡️ Andy Gentert --- Each painting starts on a single, flat piece of high-density fiberboard (Masonite). The design is hand drawn, hand cut, and hand painted to look like overlapping, three-dimensional shapes.

SHOP THE COLLECTION ✨June 15 & 16 at Lincoln Arts Festival on Canopy Street in Downtown Lincoln. Printmaker & Multi Media Artist Spotlight ➡️ Hannah Demma --- For more from this artist visit https://www.hannahdemma.com or Booth Number 70 on LAF "Fine arts Avenue".

Join us on June 15 & 16 on Fine Arts Avenue, on Canopy St, in downtown Lincoln, and explore the incredible work of talented local artist Jeff Hebenstreit! 🌟

Jeff blends high fashion, portraiture, surrealism, pop art, comic book art, and pop culture to create stunning digital artworks. Using an Apple pencil and an iPad, the artist pushes the boundaries of creativity.

Don't miss the chance to shop this artist collection and support local art at Lincoln Arts Festival! 🛍️✨

Shop the unique creations of Sarah Moeding, the artist behind Vug Jewels, at Lincoln Arts Festival -- June 15 & 16 on Canopy St! ✨

Sarah, coming to us from Minnesota, crafts one-of-a-kind pieces using raw and unique stones, vintage and new clasps, chains, bone, and found objects. Her jewelry reflects her love for the unique and her commitment to sustainability by incorporating vintage materials.

For over a decade, Sarah's labor of love has evolved, embracing new techniques and styles. Each piece is infused with power and joie de vivre, perfect for those who celebrate their individuality.

Don't miss your chance to meet Sarah and own a piece of her art! 🛍️❤️

No matter how big or small, every volunteer EFFORT counts! 👏👏 Our team has oodles of fun throwing Lincoln Arts Festival. Come FUN with us and the arts community on June 15 or 16! We couldn't do it without 👉you👈!

Sign up today at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0449AEA62CA4FE3-49732762-lincoln #/

🌟 Elevate your jewelry game with a piece from Shandor Madjar's collection! 🌟

With 28 years dedicated to their craft, Shandor Madjar is a master in the art of versatile jewelry. Their pieces are not just accessories; they're wearable art, meticulously crafted to perfection.

Specializing in blending wax sculpting, metal smithing, and engineering, Shandor Madjar creates dynamic jewelry that seamlessly combines aesthetics with functionality. From turning wheels to multi-hinged clasps, each piece is designed to captivate both the eye and the imagination.

Using Sterling Silver and 14k Gold as their preferred mediums, Shandor Madjar focuses on crafting jewelry with multi-functional features, ensuring versatility and style go hand in hand.

Join us at Fine Arts Avenue on Canopy Street on June 15th and 16th to witness the artistry of Shandor Madjar and many other talented artisans. ✨💍

Don't miss out on the captivating artistry of FIBER ARTIST Hannah Ashburn at the Lincoln Arts Festival on June 15th and 16th in downtown Lincoln! 🎨

Hannah Ashburn is a talented visual artist, fiber artist, and educator based right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. With a Bachelor of Art in Studio Art from Union College and ongoing studies in Art History at UNL, she brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her work.

As an LAF Emerging Artist, Hannah's innovative approach to fiber arts is not to be missed! 😍 Drawing inspiration from the mundane and the extraordinary, she crafts mesmerizing mixed media fiber pieces using a blend of cotton, wool, and acrylic tufted yarn. Through abstract color and texture, her creations explore themes of domestic labor, personal mental health, and moments of euphoria.

Join us in celebrating Hannah's unique talent and perspective at the Lincoln Arts Festival. Plus, don't miss the chance to meet Hannah in person and discover more about her creative process. See you there! 🌟

Mixed media art, often defined as the merging of mediums and materials within a single artwork, represents a unique intersection of creativity, innovation, and artistic expression.🧐While the term itself encapsulates a broad spectrum of artistic practices, ranging from traditional collage to avant-garde assemblage, its essence lies in the seamless integration of disparate elements to evoke emotive, thought-provoking, and visually captivating experiences. 🫠 Check out just a few of our artist vendors here -- and explore the multifaceted nature of mixed media art at Lincoln Arts Festival June 15th & 16th!

Get ready for the upcoming Lincoln Arts Festival as it's just ONE MONTH AWAY! 😎🤩We're starting our artist spotlights with none other than Adria Chilcote, the 2023 Mayor's Choice winner! Explore an innovative fusion of color and patterns in Adria's functional ceramic art line. Pick up your one of a kind piece at LAF June 15 & 16!

Lincoln Arts Council and Mid-America Arts Alliance have joined forces to offer professional development opportunities for our local arts community! ✨Through this partnership, artists accepted into the LAF Emerging Artist program will benefit from hands-on business exercises, empowering them to reshape their selling strategies and broaden their inventory. We're thrilled to see esteemed local artists taking the lead in this initiative and supporting the growth of aspiring talents! 👏

🎨 Meet Israel, an incredible Mexican-American artist and National Leader of Color Fellow from Lincoln, NE! 🇲🇽 Inspired by his Indigenous Mexican heritage, Israel's abstract expressionist paintings beautifully bridge tradition and contemporary art. Beyond the canvas, he's a cultural ambassador, bringing music, dance, and food to his community, fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Read our full Q&A with him at https://www.maaa.org/qa-with-israel-carranza-bridging-cultures-in-nebraska/

Interested in adding your artistic touch to Lincoln Arts Festivals first collaborative art installation? Check out our banner exhibition and competition -- a showcase of the creative talents of our community members! We invite artists of all ages and backgrounds to participate in this festive art display. Check out the requirements here: https://www.lnkartsfest.com/banner-project

🚨 FINAL CHANCE! Calling all Artists! 🚨 Today is your last shot to apply as an artist vendor for Lincoln Arts Festival! 🎨 Submit your application via ZAPP before midnight CST to secure your spot at our premiere annual event, June 15 & 16 in downtown Lincoln, NE. LAF unites artists, arts organizations, and arts enthusiasts for a full weekend of creativity!

New to art fair selling and marketing? Apply as an "Emerging Artist" and let LAF help you enter the art fair world, with no fees and the use of a tent and display materials! ✨

APPLY HERE: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11714

Excitement is in the air as our board and staff prepare to welcome an incredible lineup of artists to the Lincoln Arts Festival on June 15 & 16! Interested in showcasing and selling your art at LAF? Submit your applications before the February 19 deadline to join Lincoln's premier creative event, featuring talented artists from across the nation! 🎨


Apply here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11714

Ready for sun, fun, and art, June 15-16, 2024! ☀️😁🎨

Ready to showcase and sell your art but hesitant about the vendor investment? 🤔 Apply to become an LAF, Emerging Artist before our February 19th deadline! If accepted, we've got you covered with a tent, hanging materials, and no vending fee! 🚀✨ Don't miss the chance to shine at the Lincoln Arts Festival!

Emerging Artists can reach out to [email protected] to avoid the application fee! For more info visit ---> https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11714

Now accepting artist vendor applications for 2024! Taking place June 15 & 16 in downtown Lincoln, the celebrated annual event offers artists a platform to showcase their talents and sell their work.

Artists may submit their applications through Zapplication until February 19, 2024. For additional details about the festival or the application process, please visit lnkartsfest.com or apply directly through ZAPP here ---> https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11714

🐾 Big applause to all our four-legged art enthusiasts on this joyous ! 🎨🐶 We couldn't have been more grateful for the fantastic weather this year, allowing our furry companions to join in the festivities and receive some serious love from so many nice artists. 🌞🎉 Check out our dogs of LAF "style section"--it's safe to say they were happy with the event. ❤️📸

Our canine attendees can expect some artistically designed culinary treats from the people in pink shirts next year! 🎨🐾🍪 🎭🐕 Stay tuned for more pawsome updates!