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September 1st 2010 | Posted in: Artist Opportunities | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council

Lincoln Community Playhouse announces an open call for visual artists interested in a gallery show at The Enersen Gallery during the “Believe Again” Season 65 at Lincoln Community Playhouse.
"Opening Night Art" will take place on the first Friday of each Mainstage production. Artist responsibilities will include hosting an opening night reception in the gallery and offering all art work for sale with a donation going to the Playhouse. Art work will be shown throughout the performance run of the featured Mainstage production.
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August 31st 2010 | Posted in: Artist Opportunities | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
NAC Fred Simon Gallery Seeks Nebraska Visual Artists for the 2011-12 Exhibit Season. The Nebraska Arts Council announces a special opportunity for Nebraska visual artists to display their work in the Fred Simon Gallery.
The two-room gallery is located at the NAC offices at the historic Burlington Place building in downtown Omaha's Old Market. Featuring stone walls, northern lighting, and overlooking Gene Leahy mall, it provides a unique venue for solo shows or collaborative ventures for an artist team. The gallery focuses on approximately six exhibits per season.
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August 25th 2010 | Posted in: Artist Opportunities | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council

Talent Plus Inc. would like to continue to ‘support’ Lincoln’s local artists and is requesting a call for artists. Artists can be up and coming or established. Talent Plus Inc. will display a local artist each month in their building. The artist will be invited to join Formation (an informal discussion) during that month to share a little bit of their background and passion for art. Artists should Contact Shawna Leach directly to coordinate the time to display, pick up the art and find a Formation time/day that works best with their schedule to share more with associates. This is a chance for artists to show and speak of their art! Artists should contact Shawna at 402.489.2000 | toll-free 1.800.VARSITY | e-mail sleach@talentplus.com.
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August 24th 2010 | Posted in: Lincoln Arts Council News | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
World Day on the Mall is a non-profit organization that holds a diversity event every year. This year’s event is Thursday, September 16, 2010 on Centennial Mall South located at 15th & M Streets. Through a partnership with State Government and Agencies, and local businesses, World Day on the Mall celebrates the diversity of cultures in Nebraska and honors the daily contributions of State employees. World Day on the Mall is an opportunity to share, experience, and value other cultures in our community through ethnic food, music, entertainment, and information about our global society.
This event is free & open to the public. Come and enjoy "A World of Differencfe" at this year's World Day on the Mall celebration starting at 10:00 am continuing through 2:30 pm. Share cultures from around the world with out leaving Lincoln!
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