GALLERY EVENTS
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Event Gallery
JUL
2009

Liquid Arts Festival

Hot Shops Art Center is looking for a few good brews. We are holding our fifth home brew competition in the summer, so bring your beer, wine, or cider down to Crystal Forge the Friday before the event: Saturday, July 4th, 2009, starts at 5 pm.

A collectable tasting glass made by Crystal Forge on a first come basis--plastic after that, so check-in early before they disappear. (Root beer for the kids.) We'll have coffee tasting as well!

[Download a PDF entry form here]


Crystal Forge
Group Show
drawing, ceramic, photography, fiber art, and painting

Anne Baker, Susan Sutherland Barnes, Agneta Gaines, Karen Hutson, Julia Noyes and Joan Fetter

Opening Reception:
Friday, July 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Nicholas St. Gallery
artVentureDale Macafee
paintings

Opening Reception:
Friday, July 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Hallway Gallery
AUG
2009

Group Shop
curated by Dan Klima

Opening reception: Saturday evening, August 7th

Nicholas St. Gallery
SEP
2009
“LABOR/LABOUR”
The 4 Horsemen present

New works by Mike Scheef, Kim Reid Kuhn, Derek Courtney, and Joel Holm
and dozens more of your favorite artists + some big surprises!

Opening reception: Saturday, September 5th, 7:00-10:00
Nicholas St. Gallery
“The Soundtracks of Life: From Audio to Visual”
Jacqueline Bequette and Jason Bequette
1301 Gallery
“To the 9's”
Members of the Nebraska Women's Caucus for Art

Opening reception: September 19, from 6 to 9pm
Show runs September 2nd - 27th
Hallway Gallery
OCT
2009
Fiber Arts
tentative
Nicholas St. Gallery
  Midwest Lampworkers Guild All Member Show
group show

Opening Reception: Friday, October 2nd from 6:00-9:00 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 25th from 12:00-4:00

Show will be open on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12:00-4:00 or by appointment. Show runs October 2nd - 25th

Art in the Bag
A giving back event
Friday, October 16th from 7:00-9:00. Live music and food!
1301 Gallery
Loken Show
husband and wife show
Alley Gallery
NOV
2009
Jean Poulin & Dar Vandevoort
painting
Nicholas St. Gallery
"Paper and Clay"
invitational curated by James Freeman
1301 Gallery
DEC
2009
Pasquale Mingarelli & Michael Cameron
photography
1301 Gallery
Nancy Lepo
origami and pen and ink drawings
Nicholas St.
Gallery
Resident Show
Group show featuring the Hot Shops Art Center artists.

Opening: Winter Open House, Dec 5th and 6th
Hallway Gallery
Info
Multiple Galleries Nicholas Street Gallery 1301 Gallery Hallway Gallery Alley Gallery

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 of the month
(your best bet is to come around 7pm), 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 from 8am-5pm daily. When in doubt, contact us.
The Art Galleries
Almost half of the first floor is devoted to exhibit space at the Hot Shops Art Center. Our galleries have exhibited artwork from some of the most creative artists around the region. Please check out the events listed above, and plan on visiting one of the many openings we hold throughout the year. And don't forget to check back often for any updates as this page changes frequently. If you are interested in renting a space for your show at one of our galleries, please contact Kelly Adams at studio306@juno.com, or call 402 551-4855.

If you're looking for something unique to do in Omaha, you've found it! Come on down and support your local art community!

Visit us during gallery hours Saturday and Sunday, or if you wish to schedule an appointment call the building manager at the Hot Shops Art Center.
Other Events
Looking for something unique to do in Omaha? Do you plan events for others, and want to offer something different? Think about renting space at the Hot Shops Art Center. The Hot Shops is a relaxed atmosphere, with all of the amenities necessary for entertaining large or small groups of people. Contact the building manager at 402 342-6452 for details, available dates and rates. [more info]