People in an art gallery stand and talk in front of a large framed photo showing a crowd inside a classical building with columns and a red and black patterned floor. The gallery visitors appear engaged and relaxed.

Nights at the Joslyn

Name: Nights at the Joslyn
Start: 2026-05-07T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-07T20:00:00.000Z
Location: The Joslyn Art Museum

Thu May 7, 5PM–8PM

Fascinating Photography

Monthly Nights at The Joslyn events are evenings for art immersion. Come out for art talks, art making, special programs, and tasty food and drinks (for purchase). Tonight, we’re celebrating the art of photography, inspired by the exhibition, Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection.

A look at the fun this month from 5–8 pm:   

Begin at our Welcome Table in the Hawks Pavilion! Pick up a program and map for the evening. 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.   
Don’t miss our curator conversation* at 6 pm with Elise Armani, Assistant Curator of Twentieth-Century Art, and Camryn Moore, Rae and Bill Dyer Curatorial Assistant.
Join us for photo booth fun.
Chat with members of photography clubs in the Omaha area—Photographers Club of Omaha, Rockbrook Camera Community Club, and Heron Haven Photography Club.
Use a historic photography process as you create your own cyanotype, or sun print, with Teaching Artist CaSandra Johnson
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. 
Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection, is free to all from 4-8 pm 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).

*Assistive listening system is available in Abbott Hall.

American Sign Language interpretation available by request, with three weeks notice; email abelme@joslyn.org.

Thanks to our program partners, Photographers Club of Omaha, Rockbrook Camera Community Club, and Heron Haven Photography Club.

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

More Events