Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced that numerous activities will take place across the state during Humanities Week, October 7-15, 2023. Themed “Spark Your Curiosity,” the statewide observance is to celebrate Humanities Nebraska’s 50th anniversary of helping people explore what connects us and makes us human. The culminating event will be the annual Governor’s Lecture in […]
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Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced that “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” from the Smithsonian will open at the Thayer County Historical Museum in Belvidere on July 19 and will run through August 20. Located at 110 9th Street in Belvidere, Neb, the museum is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 […]
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Nebraskans for the Arts (NFTA) is a nonprofit advocacy organization committed to advancing programs and policies that further Nebraska’s arts education and $2.9 billion arts and culture sectors. Based in Omaha, NE, Nebraskans for the Arts has a track-record of successfully advocating for pro-arts legislation and creating engaging programs that serve to celebrate the arts […]
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Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced that a new traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian titled “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” will open at the Howells Historical Society Museum on April 15 and run through May 26. Located at 224 Center Street, the museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Voices […]
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The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead a vibrant, proactive and resourceful statewide agency that has extensive grant programs, a portfolio of pioneering initiatives and a national reputation for outstanding service to the field of arts administration. About the Nebraska Arts Council: The Nebraska Arts Council is an independent […]
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On March 7th, 2023 the Nebraska Arts Council chose Mike Markey to lead the agency as the new Executive Director. He will immediately take over the position that has been vacant since January, after the retirement of former executive director, Suzanne Wise. Markey, the seventh executive director of the Arts Council, began working with the […]
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Applications for special grants just for educators are due March 15, 2023. Humanities Nebraska (HN) recently announced this opportunity for Nebraska educators to spark the next 50 years of humanities learning, programming, and exchange of ideas in recognition of the non-profit organization’s 50th anniversary of serving the state. Fifty $1,000 grants will be awarded to […]
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Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced that Prime Time Family Reading and Prime Time Preschool will be held at 23 locations beginning February 2, including five new sites in Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha. Each series is a free six-week program with storytelling and discussion based on award-winning children’s books at public libraries, elementary schools, […]
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The board and staff of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment joins the entire arts and humanities community in Nebraska in mourning the loss of Pam Snow. Pam was the Executive Director of the Cultural Endowment from 2006-2014 and her impact on our organization and the cultural vitality of Nebraska is immeasurable. Please join us in sending […]
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My mother taught me that arts education is not about training someone to be a professional artist or a musician, it’s about helping young people succeed by developing their creativity.” Suzanne Wise, Nebraska Arts Council Director 2000-2022 The Suzanne Wise Arts Education Fund was created to honor the long-time director of the Nebraska Arts […]
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