Pictured: Tim Guthrie Fred Simon Gallery Opening
Fred Simon held steadfast belief in the importance of establishing a vibrant arts culture in Omaha and Nebraska as a whole.
For nearly 40 years, Fred and his wife Eve served as generous advocates and supporters of Opera Omaha. They were also major sponsors of the Omaha Symphony, Film Streams, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Performing Arts Society, and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, in addition to Fred’s involvement with Nebraska Cultural Endowment and Nebraska Arts Council.
Located in the lower level of the Burlington Building at 1004 Farnam Street, adjacent to the Old Market. Open hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit this unique space or explore upcoming exhibits.
Feb 14, 2024 – Apr 9, 2025
Reception: Feb 13, 5-7pm
Sugar Coated translates the temporal delight of food into the more enduring satisfaction of painting. This exhibit explores the experiences associated with food, from the anticipation of the first bite to the sensations of indulgence. This complex experience is deliberately and carefully crafted to be ephemeral and intimate. The chocolatier devotes considerable time and attention to their craft. The first bite of the morsel is much like opening a carefully crafted and wrapped present. There is the universal understanding of the mouthfeel of a cream filled chocolate, but that sensation is fleeting.
Moore’s paintings present the sensations of luxury one obtains through savoring decadent delights. Her intent is to make the sensations linger and to unravel the flavors and textures for the viewer. Her process involves researching the subject and constructing a specific composition, sometimes acquiring food from other food artists to emphasize the passion for the art of food. She uses realism in her work to achieve control and focus. By using realism, she can employ illusions to manipulate the viewer into seeing what she, as the artist, wants them to see. This allows her to guide the viewer’s perception and experience of the artwork.
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The reception is February 13th, from 5-7 pm. Reception is free and open to the public.
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Coming soon!
Shabnam Jannesari (Hastings)
May 19 – July 12, 2023
Reception: June 1, 5-7pm
Derrick Burbul (Kearney)
July 21 – Sept 14, 2023
Reception: July 20th, 5-7pm
Folk Art Exhibition
Sept 29 – Nov 29, 2023
Reception: Sept 28th, 5-7pm
Santiago Cal (Lincoln)
Dec 8, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Reception: December 7, 5-7pm
Yun Shin (Omaha)
Feb 9 – April 3, 2024
Reception: February 8, 5-7pm
Paula Wallace (Omaha) and Gretchen Peters (Gering)
April 12 – June 5, 2024
Reception: April 11, 5-7pm
Allegra Hangen (Omaha)
June 14 – Aug 7, 2024
Reception: June 13, 5-7pm
Shawnequa Linder (Omaha)
Aug 16 – Oct 9, 2024
Reception: Aug 15, 5-7pm
Karien Bredenkamp (Omaha) and Jeff Sedrel (Omaha)
Oct 18 – Dec 4th, 2024
Reception: Oct 17, 5-7pm
Calandra Cooper (Omaha) and Keith Buswell (Lincoln)
Dec 13, 2024 – Feb 5, 2025
Reception: Dec 12, 5-7pm
Susan Moore (Nebraska City)
Feb 14 – April 9, 2025
Reception: Feb 13, 5-7pm
David Gracie (Lincoln)
April 18 – June 18th, 2025
Reception: April 17, 5-7pm
Lindsey Weber (Lincoln)
June 26 – August 20, 2025
Reception: June 25, 5-7pm
Oria Simonini (Omaha) and Ilaamen Pelshaw (Omaha)
Aug 26 – Oct 22, 2025
Reception: Aug 25, 5-7pm
Travis Apel (Omaha)
Oct 31 – Dec 24th, 2025
Reception: Oct 30th, 5-7 pm
Folk and Traditional Arts
Jan 16 – Mar 11, 2026
Opening: Thursday, Jan 15, 5-7pm
Holly Tharnish and Nadine Saylor
Mar 20 – May 13, 2026
Opening: Thursday, March 19, 5-7pm
Casey Callahan & Charles Kay Jr.
May 22 – July 15, 2026
Opening: Thursday, May 21, 5-7pm
Beatriz Rodriguez & Chad Fonfara
July 24 – Sept 16, 2026
Opening Thursday, July 23, 5-7pm
Byron Anway, Joe Pankowski, & Faridun Zoda
Sept 25 – Nov 18, 2026
Opening Thursday, Sept 25, 5-7pm
Bart Vargas
Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Opening Thursday, Dec 3, 5-7pm
Jordan Ramsey Ismaiel
Feb 5 – Mar 31, 2027
Opening Thursday, Feb 4, 5-7pm
Sarah Rowe
Apr 9 – June 2, 2027
Opening Thursday, Apr 8, 5-7pm
Jonathan Seever & Josephine Langbehn
June 11 – Aug 4, 2027
Opening Thursday, June 10, 5-7pm
Hannah Demma & Yelena Khanevskaya
Aug 12 – Oct 6, 2027
Opening Thursday, Aug 11, 5-7pm
Folk & Traditional Art Group Exhibition
Oct 21 – Dec 8, 2027
Opening Thursday, Oct 14, 5-7pm