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, April 5, 2025

PARSONS DANCE

Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Their bold works and distinctive style have solidified them as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Works, like Caught, one of the world’s most famous solos, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. […]

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Witty, quirky, and irreverent – praised by Bowie and Eno, and raved about by The New York Times, this world-renowned group of ukulele superstars performs “an evening of sheer entertainment.” Playful, virtuosic, and wickedly amusing, both fun and actually funny, these eccentric virtuosos return to the Lied with their toe-tapping music, hilarious banter, and sheer […]

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Friday, April 11 - Saturday, April 12, 2025

METRO JAZZ QUINTET – BEBOP

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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