Six people in matching black Oseh shirts pose enthusiastically with drumsticks, ready to play drums made from buckets, barrels, and other recycled items on a deserted street, with shops and trees in the background.

Nights at the Joslyn

Thu Apr 9, 5PM–8PM

Unconventional Materials

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). This month, we’ll be exploring art made with recycled, reused, and unusual materials. Join us for an evening filled with creative thinking about what art can be!

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.   
Enjoy a curator conversation in Abbott Hall* with Karin Campbell, Phil Willson Curator of Contemporary Art, and Annika K. Johnson, PhD, Stacy and Bruce Simon Curator of Native American Art.
Performances by Omaha Street Percussion, a collection of local drummers who pair a highly energetic form of drumming with unorthodox forms of percussion.
Stop by Keep Omaha Beautiful’s table to learn more about recycling and reuse.
Create a work of art in the studio with teaching artist Cassidy Coalson.
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. 
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.

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 Street Percussion and Keep Omaha Beautiful.

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