Join us for Art in Conversation with participating artists from this group show curated by Ang R. Bennett Thursday, March 19, 6-7 p.m. BLACK but not the ART: Breaking the Frame brings together Black artists across Nebraska (Omaha & Lincoln) whose work challenges narrow definitions of Black creativity and shapes how regional art histories are […]
Hold a wishing stone. Feels its presence. Ask yourself, what would I like to wish for today? Focus your energy into creating your own magical piece of art to carry into the summer. We will be using watercolor pencils for control and liquid watercolor to let go. Feel the stillness when you set your intentions […]
Art Fluid invites you to explore open studios, see new exhibitions, and connect with artists in a vibrant, dynamic setting. Enjoy a beverage as you wander through our creative spaces, discovering the ever-evolving world of artistic expression at the Hot Shops. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, Art […]
In honor of Earth Day, stop by to decorate postcards and compose an inspiring message based upon this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” Creators will have the opportunity to work with movable type and earth-themed printing blocks to letterpress print the front of a postcard onto plantable seed paper. A mini-colophon will include planting […]
In this workshop you will learn how to make butterflies out of cardboard tubes and flowers out of cardboard egg cartons. I will guide you through the steps on how to fold, cut and glue until your butterflies emerge and your flowers bloom into reality. You can then use markers to decorate and design your […]
Join us to test drive some of the most popular art materials used for Urban Sketching: water brushes, several kinds of ink, pencil, watercolor and water-based pastels. You might just fall in love with Urban Sketching, the latest global obsession where everybody is welcome and all viewpoints are valued for their unique perspective. Friday, May […]
In this workshop you will immerse yourself in making a mandala, the Sanskrit word for circle. Hindu and Buddhist traditions use mandalas as a tool for meditation and focus. Before you know it, the repetitive lines and designs will send you into a meditative state of calm and relaxation. Various options & sizes of drawing […]
Let’s take a closer look at the Plants in the park and our Farmer’s Market finds…..fruits & veggies and any other fun treasures we discover. Through close observation (with the help of a magnifying glass) we will play with Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels and watercolor pencils to appreciate the beauty of Nature’s design. All materials […]
Check the details of each Gallery Exhibition listing for any opening/closing receptions or special event details.
The Nicholas Street Gallery rents for $600/month. The Hallway Gallery rents for $300/month.
The Event Space can be used for pop up shows. Contact the office for more details at info@hotshopsartcenter.org