Hours: Weekdays 10-6. Weekends 11-5.


Art in the Park: Glassblowing + Dry Spokes

Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St., Omaha

Get ‘blown away’ watching talented Hot Shops glassblowers in this live glassblowing demonstration while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages by Dry Spokes! The first 50 attendees will receive a custom Hot Shops taster glass and a free sample of the alcohol-free cocktail. Enjoy tasters of Dromme, a bespoke, complex blend of quality botanicals, adaptogens, and nootropics. Relax […]

Art in the Park: Wood Carving

Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St., Omaha

Greg Macdonald has been carving original Holiday Folk Art for over 30 years. Wood carving is an age-old art form that involves the skillful shaping of wood into intricate designs. It is a craft that combines creativity with precision, as artisans use a variety of specialized tools such as chisels, gouges, and knives to remove […]

Hot Shops Fall Fundraiser

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Enjoy a relaxed evening with some of the region’s most celebrated artists and show your support for the Hot Shops at our Fall Fundraiser! Proceeds from the event support Hot Shops’ unique vision to “be the spark that helps build a more open and creative community,” and ensures the more than 90 artists who comprise […]

Color Pop! Closing Reception

Nicholas Street Gallery 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Closing reception of the Midwest Lampworkers Guild's Color Pop! Show This show is packed with color! Support local artists in Omaha and the Hot Shops Art Center

ISGB Gathering

We are excited to host the International Society of Glass Beadmakers in Omaha for their annual conference! Presentations, Workshops, Bead Bazaar, Vendors, Exhibition & Social Activities. Public events will include a juried gallery exhibit of some of the top glass torchwork artists in the world and an Open Torch Night/Flame Off on Thursday. For conference […]

Art in the Park: Pumpkin Painting

Gene Leahy Mall 1302 Farnam St., Omaha, NE, United States

Fall season in the park is the perfect backdrop for this pumpkin painting session with Mell Smith! Grab a palette of vibrant colors and a blank canvas - or in this case - a mini orange pumpkin. Then, unleash your creativity, transforming these humble gourds into works of art. Mell started painting over 20 years […]

Art in the Park: Raku

Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St., Omaha

Experience the ancient art of Raku pottery with the natural beauty of the downtown Omaha parks! You will have the opportunity to glaze an individual pot and then witness the intense dance of fire and smoke as the pottery is removed from the kiln. The crackling sounds and vibrant hues of the glazes will add […]

Winter Open House

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Our 90 resident artists invite you to see demonstrations and purchase their latest works at our Winter Open House! The artwork created ranges from paintings, photography, sculptures, pottery, glass art, weaving, quilts, jewelry, and more. Suggested $5 donation at the door Details and a schedule of demonstrations will be posted on the Open House page.

Free

Winter Open House

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Our 90 resident artists invite you to see demonstrations and purchase their latest works at our Winter Open House! The artwork created ranges from paintings, photography, sculptures, pottery, glass art, weaving, quilts, jewelry, and more. Suggested $5 donation at the door Details and a schedule of demonstrations will be posted on the Open House page.

Free

More to come…

Future exhibits and shows are announced all the time.
Please stay tuned.


NOTE ABOUT SHOWS

DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Please refer to this page for updates as the event draws near. Artist receptions are often held the first Friday or Saturday of the month (your best bet is to come around 6-7 pm), unless otherwise noted. Galleries are often attended by a curator Saturday and Sunday, Noon-4pm, or by appointment at (402) 342-6452. Otherwise, shows can be viewed during normal business hours. When in doubt, contact us.