Calendar of Events
Our programing and affiliations continue to grow, furthering our mission for Nebraska and regional artists. Here are the many events at Gallery 1516 this year.
JAN 20
Opening “Nebraska 8 Invitational”
Reception on Sunday, January 20th — 4 to 7pm
Featuring the work of eight phenomenal artists associated with Nebraska: Mary Zicafoose, Christina Narwicz, Karen Kunc, Jacqueline Kluver, Gail Kendall, Sheila Hicks, Catherine Ferguson, and Wanda Ewing.
FEB 14
Valentine’s Day Event
Enjoy wine paired with chocolates by Tina Tweedy of Chocolate Abeille, live music by Olga Smola, poetry readings by Meredith Fuller, and the Nebraska 8 Invitational exhibition.
Thursday, February 14th — 7-9pm, $50 per ticket, limited seating available
Reservations must be made by Monday, February 11th. Email Patrick Drickey at patrick@gallery1516.org with your name and information.
MAR 2
Nebraska State Poet Celebration
Saturday, March 2nd — 6-9pm
Join us at this exclusive event honoring Matt Mason, the new Nebraska State Poet, in his hometown of Omaha. The event will include light refreshments and poetry readings.
MAR 3
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Start of the Spring Session of our Sunday Music Series
UNO Music Students - Voice Area
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAR 10
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Omaha Chamber Music Society
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAR 17
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Opera Omaha
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAR 24
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Ron Cooley - guitar, Darryl White - trumpet
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAR 31
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
William Wolcott - violin
Performance begins at 11:30 am
APR 7
Special Sunday Brunch
Enjoy brunch, mimosas, and a piano performance by Lars Ericson
$25 admission, more details to come.
APR 14
Closing “Nebraska 8 Invitational”
APR 14
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
UNO Music Department Students
Performance begins at 11:30 am
APR 21
EASTER SUNDAY — GALLERY CLOSED
APR 28
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
David Downing - cello
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAY 5
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
UNO Music Department Students
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAY 12
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Omaha Chamber Music Society
Performance begins at 11:30 am
MAY 16
Opening “2019 Nebraska Artist Biennial”
A juried exhibition featuring the work of Nebraska artists. All Nebraska artists are encouraged to apply.
MAY 19
G1516 Bagels & Sometimes Bach Music Series
Final performance of our Spring Session
TBA
Performance begins at 11:30 am
AUG 4
Closing “2019 Nebraska Artist Biennial”
AUG 25
Opening “3 From Nebraska: Kingman - Dunbier - Gilder”
Featuring the work of three 20th-century Nebraska artists: Eugene Kingman, Augustus Dunbier, and Robert Gilder.
OCT 13
Closing “3 From Nebraska: Kingman - Dunbier - Gilder”
OCT 24
Opening “MONA2Omaha: National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore — PHOTOARK”
A collection of photographs by Joel Sartore from his groundbreaking project, the Photo Ark. The Photo Ark is an effort to document species before they disappear — and get people to care while there’s still time.
JAN 5