Nebraska Arts Council aspires to positively impact lives of Nebraskans through the power of art. We provide programming, grants, and opportunities to foster creative innovation statewide.

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Looking for an accomplished artist to engage your students? What about a seasoned musician for your community event? The possibilities are endless with our Artist Roster, featuring Nebraska artists from multiple disciplines who are available for hire.

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Current and Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 7, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Edem Soul Music

Plan to spend the first Saturday in December (and Willa Cather’s birthday) listening to Edem Soul Music! You won’t want to miss this eclectic, one-of-a-kind performance. Edem Soul Music (Edem K. Garro) is a world-class vocalist, performer, and multi-instrumentalist currently living in Omaha. Originally from the East Coast, a large part of her music focuses […]

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Friday, November 8 - Saturday, November 9, 2024

METRO JAZZ QUINTET – HITS FROM BROADWAY AND THE SILVER SCREEN

Following sold-out 2023-24 Season performances, experience jazz “club style” with the Metro Jazz Quintet in the intimate setting of the Lied Commons. This exciting quintet includes many of the finest jazz musicians in Nebraska performing a wide variety of music from your favorite legendary jazz composers. The Lied Commons club scene will feature table seating, […]

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Tuesday, November 12 - Sunday, November 17, 2024

THE LITTLE MERMAID

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by […]

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