The mission of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment is to cultivate a legacy of stability, advocacy and leadership for the arts and humanities in Nebraska.

Marc and Kathy LeBaron Receive 2019 Sheldon Award

Marc and Kathy LeBaron Receive 2019 Sheldon Award

Marc and Kathy LeBaron were presented with the 2019 Sheldon Award at the Sheldon Art Association’s biennial gala on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska honoring their leadership, service and generous spirit. The LeBaron’s love of art began as a passion early on in their lives and grew from there.  Much of their joy […]

June 6, 2019 /
Matt Mason Named Nebraska State Poet

Matt Mason Named Nebraska State Poet

Matt Mason of Omaha will be instated as Nebraska State Poet 2019-2023 at a 10:00 AM ceremony Monday, February 25 in the State Capitol’s Warner Chamber.  Governor Pete Ricketts named Mason as State Poet in late January.  The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Mason is executive director of the Nebraska Writers Collective and […]

February 19, 2019 /

“I am so very proud of the NCE and its wonderful mechanism to support the Arts and Humanities, not only in the metropolitan areas of the State, but also to its far-flung smaller communities. The NCE is incredible and unique to our State.”
Murray Newman – NCE Board Member