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From self-guided activities to facilitated programs and events, opportunities abound to find inspiration and connection with art, yourself, and others.
Community Programs
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KIDS & FAMILIES
Grab a set of Art Cards for self-guided gallery exploration, stop by Art Works: A Place for Curiosity for hands-on fun, sign up for a studio class, or enjoy creative family time at a special event.
Art JAM in the Park
This summer, meet us at The RiverFront, near 13th and Farnam, for weekly art-making activities. Thursdays in June and July (except July 4), at 10 am and 11 am. Free for everyone.
Art-tastic Saturdays
First Saturdays of the month are for art fun! Beginning in October, stop by from 11 am to 2 pm for gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages.
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Teens
Looking for an inspiring place to hang out and have fun? Find your favorite spot to sketch in the galleries or make new friends in a studio program or at an event.
Young Artist Exhibition
See Life With Color, an exhibition of artwork by mentees in the summer session of The Joslyn’s Kent Bellows Mentoring Program. Opening weekend: Aug 2, 6–9 pm and Aug 3, 11 am–2 pm; at Kent Bellows Studio, 3303 Leavenworth Street.
Halloteen
Mark your calendar for an after-hours event at The Joslyn just for teens in the Omaha and Council Bluffs region.
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Adults
Find fresh ways to experience The Joslyn that will stretch your intellect and imagination, offer peace, or provide some sizzle.
Design Discussion
Join us for a lively conversation among members of the Snøhetta design team, focusing on The Joslyn’s expansion and renovation project. Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 pm, at Omaha Conservatory of Music (7023 Cass Street).
Nights at The Joslyn
Thursday evenings are for art immersion! Once a month, come out from 5 pm to 8 pm for gallery talks, live music, artmaking, special programs, and tasty food and drink (for purchase).
Public Tours
Join our Gallery Volunteers for a lively conversation that will engage the senses and build visual literacy skills. At the conclusion of the one-hour experience, participants will receive resources for ways to keep looking and learning at The Joslyn. Drop-in program; no registration required.
Symphony Joslyn
A longtime community partnership program returns to The Joslyn––six Omaha Symphony programs, held on select Sunday afternoons, October through May, with repertoire ranging from exciting new works to established gems.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Indigenous Artists
Join us to celebrate and learn about a community partnership that became an art installation on view at The Joslyn, at the program, Empowerment Through Cloth: Conversation with Henry Payer Jr. and Wearing Blankets Fashion Show with Healing Ribbons, 1-2:30 PM, Sept. 29.
The Joslyn collaborates with individuals and organizations throughout the metro to generate meaningful art experiences, together. Have an idea for a partnership? Please tell us about it.