Bemis Open House/ Open Studios Saturday
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Open House
and Studios is tomorrow, highlighting the work of its 11 current artists in
residence. Coming from around the world, this season’s artists will open their
studios to the public, sharing their work and creative processes—sculpture,
film, and textiles to name just a few disciplines.
This season is also the first featuring the Sound Art and Experimental Music Residency Program, hosting Raven Chacon.
6th New American Arts Festival in Benson Friday
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This week’s Benson First Friday, or BFF, celebrates a group that is deeply active in all facets of Omaha’s arts and culture. The New American Arts Festival highlights the arts, artisanal crafts, music, and cuisine of the area’s immigrant and refugee community, and the festival continues to grow, entering its 6th year. Lutheran Family Services Outreach Specialist, Brittany Steigner.