A woman and two children sit at a table doing crafts with colored markers and art supplies. The girl is drawing, while the boy in a beige cap looks at the woman, who is helping with the activity. Art materials are spread on the table.

Art-tastic Saturdays

Name: Art-tastic Saturdays
Start: 2026-10-03T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z
Location: The Joslyn Art Museum

Sat Oct 3, 11AM–2PM

Celebrating Café Culture

Free, drop-in program

Stop by for gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages. This month, get ready for French frivolity and fun with a focus on art in the exhibition, Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914.

A look at the fun this month from 11 am–2 pm: 

Begin at our Welcome Table in the Hawks Pavilion! Pick up a program and map for the day. We can let you know about membership opportunities, upcoming programs, our Bloomberg Connects digital guide, and Art Card self-guide resources. We also can help with any accessibility needs.  
Out & About Storytime with Omaha Public Library, 11 am.
Watch a performance by American Midwest Ballet—bringing the high energy, high-kicking can-can dance to the Museum.
Create a work of art in our studio spaces.
Slow down and sketch in the galleries.
Check out our Art Cart station, with opportunities to touch hands-on materials and talk about art with our friendly Gallery Volunteers.  
The Founder’s Room is designated as a quiet space for this event. 
Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914 is free to all today; always free to Joslyn members. 
Don’t forget to check out more great spaces—The Cafe offers food and drink for sale. The Shop has beautiful art items for all ages and interests. If you are part of an intergenerational group, be sure to visit Art Works: A Place for Curiosity, an interactive space with nine different art activity stations (children must be accompanied by adults).

Sponsorship for this program series provided by First National Bank of Omaha and Omaha Steaks

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program, the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, a gift in memory of Matthew W. Gress, and a gift in loving memory of Peggy Severson

Thanks to program partners Omaha Public Library and American Midwest Ballet.

Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914 is organized by Ordrupgaard, Copenhagen, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, and Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha. It is accompanied by an exhibition catalogue. 

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