KANEKO’s Grown Up & Me event, happening Sunday, September 21st from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., puts young artists in the driver’s seat, inviting them to collaborate with their favorite grown-up to create something magical together. In connection with their current exhibition, “Beyond the Finishing Point,” showcasing Ana Citrin and Jun Kaneko’s collaborative work, this hands-on experience celebrates what happens when we let children’s creativity and intuition guide the way.
The Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Roster applications are open. The NAC Artist Roster helps nonprofit organizations and schools bring accomplished artists and performers into communities, giving people the chance to enjoy art to which they may not otherwise have access while ensuring artists get paid for their work. Apply by December 1st HERE.
The Omaha Conservatory of Music has announced that its donors contributed enough to provide scholarships for more than 90 students. That means “more lessons, more growth and more joy—for real kids.”
The RiverFront Sculpture Garden will have a fresh rotation of sculptures installed this month. The five current sculptures in the Gene Leahy Mall Sculpture Garden at The RiverFront will be swapped out for five new pieces, thanks to Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority’s partnership with KANEKO and the International Sculpture Center.
To facilitate the selection of five exciting works for the Gene Leahy Mall, the International Sculpture Center pulled together from its community a group of jurors with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. These jurors each brought forward suggestions of several potential artists, with consideration for the unique needs and layout of the sculpture garden. Through discussion and scoring, the jurors narrowed down a group of potential finalists, which were presented to MECA for final selection.
The following are the new sculptures being installed:
- Sneek by Jeffie Brewer
- Raindance by Peter Millet
- Gathering Currents by Daniel Roberts
- Lexell’s Comet by Scott Hocking
- Untitled by Robert Koch
These five works will be installed between September 17 and 24 and will be displayed at the Gene Leahy Mall Sculpture Garden at The RiverFront until the next art rotation three years from now.