Culture

NCE Board Member Robert Nefsky Awarded Leonard Thiessen Award

Arts, Culture, Government

Board Member Robert Nefsky, Recipient of the 2018 Leonard Thiessen Award   Earlier this month, our board member Robert Nefsky was awarded the Leonard Thiessen award at the 2018 Governor’s Arts Awards. I had the privilege of asking Mr. Nefsky a few questions about the award, and his involvement in the arts. JL: Congratulations on winning […]

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Putting to practice my knowledge and skills is my livelihood

Arts, Culture, Uncategorized

Josh’s Story: Since completing my MFA in 2010, I have endeavored to make art the foundation of my livelihood. Though I am a practicing studio artist, I do not rely on the sale of my work for an income. A quick look at my website will demonstrate my lack of broad, commercial appeal… Instead, I […]

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A Welcome Address from New Executive Director, Kyle Cartwright

Arts, Culture, Humanities, Uncategorized

Happy New Year to the Nebraska Cultural Endowment’s partners, friends, constituents and beneficiaries! I am thrilled to be serving our cultural communities with you through the mission of the NCE and our partner organizations, Nebraska Arts Council and Humanities Nebraska. This year marks 20 years of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment creating sustainability funding for our […]

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Ashley Olson on the Arts and Humanities

Arts, Culture, Humanities, Uncategorized

I think they help us better understand our culture and our paths that are present in our future. They make us more innovative and creative people… – Ashley Olson, Executive Director, The Willa Cather Foundation, Red Cloud

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A Farewell Message From Executive Director, Marian Fey

Arts, Culture, Uncategorized

Today marks the start of my final week as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Together we have accomplished much, reaching record fundraising goals and growing the circle of supporters to the arts and humanities throughout the state. Thank you for your commitment to Nebraska’s artists, programs, and organizations!

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Omaha Gives 2017

Arts, Culture, Humanities

The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is honored to be participating in Omaha Gives 2017, Omaha’s 5th annual 24-hour charitable challenge which is set for this Wednesday, May 24. The giving begins at midnight with a minimum $10 donation and hourly drawings and prizes make your donations go further. When you give to the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, […]

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Nebraskans for the Arts: Increasing Public Awareness And Ensuring An Ongoing Dialogue

Arts, Culture, Government, Uncategorized

Arts Advocacy Day 2017, State Capitol Building, Lincoln, NE Advocacy: The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal, Merriam Webster Dictionary  

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Nebraska Cultural Endowment Call To Action

Arts, Culture, Government, Humanities, Uncategorized

A year end message from Marian Fey, Executive Director of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment Through the generosity of donors like you and our unique partnership with the state, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment is poised reach $10,000,000 at both the public and private funds by the end of the year. The earnings from this permanently endowed […]

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Understanding and Community Building Is My Livelihood

Culture, Humanities, Uncategorized

A timely blog written by Humanities Nebraska Foundation Board Member and Nebraska Cultural Endowment supporter Ellen Lierk of Alliance, NE on why being a part of HN is important to her .

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REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSING OF THE ULTIMATE PATRON OF THE ARTS

Arts, Culture, Government, Uncategorized

Contemplations  from former Executive Director, Pamela Hilton Snow and NCE Board Member Emeritus, Terry Ferguson on Omaha philanthropist, Richard Holland.

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