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. Check back often for new and updated events!
Upcoming Events
JULY 29
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
ft. Dinuk Wijeratne & Dawn of Midi
Tuesday, July 29th
RSVP Required
We are partnering with the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival to host two incredible concerts!
Dinuk Wijeratne — 7:00-8:00 pm: Join internationally acclaimed composer Dinuk Wijeratne for a rare behind-the-scenes look into his creative process. Described as “exuberantly creative” (New York Times), Wijeratne shares personal insights, stories, and musical excerpts in this intimate conversation about inspiration, collaboration, and invention. RSVP for Dinuk Wijeratne’s performance
Dawn of Midi — 8:30-9:30pm: After a decade-long hiatus, the genre-defying trio Dawn of Midi reunites to perform their landmark album Dysnomia live in its entirety at Gallery 1516. Known for creating hypnotic, electronic-sounding grooves with purely acoustic instruments, their music has been described as “a jazz album unlike anything you’ve heard before” (Drowned in Sound). RSVP for Dawn of Midi’s performance
You are welcome to attend one or both performances. If you would like to attend both events, please RSVP for each performance separately.
For more information about the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, visit https://nebraskamusicfest.org/.
AUG 7
Poetry Book Launch Party
Thursday, August 7th — 6:00-8:00pm
Join us for this Poetry Book Launch Party featuring Abby E. Murray, author of “Recovery Commands” published by Ex Ophidia Press! There will be a reading at 7:00pm followed by a signing with the author at 7:30pm. Refreshments are provided.
RSVP by August 1st to: sburkhard@paxtonllc.com or leave a message at 402-885-8112
SEPT 11
Curator Lecture Series
ft. Lynette Pohlman - Iowa State University Museums
Thursday, September 11th — 6:00pm
Join us for another installment in our Curator Lecture Series! This lecture features Lynette Pohlman, the Director and Chief Curator of Iowa State University Museums
Lynette will explore the work of the University’s two museums and the Art on Campus Collection: one of largest campus public art collections with over 2,700 public works. The lecture will review the University Museums’ approach of acquiring, maintenance/conservation, and education of the Art on Campus to serve the mission of Iowa State University.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
OCT 25
Jim Krantz Book Launch
Saturday, October 25th
Join us for this special pop up event celebrating the release of Nebraska photographer Jim Krantz’s new book, FRONTIER. The book showcases his photographic journey in the expansive Western landscape. Selected photographs from the book will be on display. This event includes a book signing and a special discussion with Jim Krantz and James Danziger from the Danziger Gallery in New York City.
PAST EVENTS
JAN 9
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW RECEPTION
Robert Duncan Photography
Thursday, January 9th — 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for this special members-only reception for our new exhibition, featuring photography by Robert Duncan.
This event is for members of Gallery 1516. Refreshments are provided. Remarks by the artist at approx. 7pm.
JAN 10
PUBLIC OPENING RECEPTION
Robert Duncan Photography
Friday, January 10th — 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for the public opening reception for our new exhibition, featuring photography by Robert Duncan.
This event is free and open to the general public. Remarks by the artist at approx. 7pm.
MARCH 2
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. UNO Music Department
Sunday, March 2nd — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MARCH 8
Book Signing Event
with Robert Duncan
Saturday, March 8th — 3-5pm
Join us for a special book signing event with artist Robert Duncan! Duncan will be visiting Gallery 1516 to sign the accompanying book for his exhibition, Barragán: Spiritual Master. The book features all the photographs in this exhibition, plus essays by Duncan and other collaborators.
The book will be available to purchase at the gallery during the event, or you may bring your own copy.
MARCH 9
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Opera Omaha
Sunday, March 9th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MARCH 16
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Robert Glaser & Mark Benson
Sunday, March 16th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MARCH 23
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. The Novak & Haar Trio
Sunday, March 23rd — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MARCH 30
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. UNO Music Department
Sunday, March 30th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
APRIL 3
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW RECEPTION
Mary Zicafoose & Jane Carney
Thursday, April 3rd — 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for this special members-only reception for our new exhibition, featuring textiles and paintings by Mary Zicafoose and Jane Carney!
This event is for members of Gallery 1516. Refreshments are provided.
APRIL 4
PUBLIC OPENING RECEPTION
Mary Zicafoose & Jane Carney
Friday, April 4th — 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for opening reception for our new exhibition, featuring textiles and paintings by Mary Zicafoose and Jane Carney!
This event is free and open to the public.
APRIL 6
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Cher & Gene Klosner
Sunday, April 6th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
APRIL 13
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. UNO Music Department
Sunday, April 13th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
APRIL 24
Curator Lecture Series
ft. Karin Campbell, Joslyn Curator
Thursday, April 24th — 6:00pm
Join us for our new Curator Lecture Series! This lecture features Karin Campbell, the Phil Willson Curator of Contemporary Art at the Joslyn.
Following a two-year closure for construction and renovation, the Joslyn Art Museum reopened to the public in September 2024. Guided by the principle that museum collections are permanent, but not static, Joslyn curators imagined a reinstallation that expands and diversifies the identities and experiences represented in the galleries and reconsiders the approaches to mediating such narratives to visitors. Karin Campbell will illuminate how these principles apply to the Museum's collection of contemporary art, housed in the new Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
APRIL 27
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Omaha Chamber Music Society’s Front Range Piano Quartet
Sunday, April 27th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MAY 4
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Jorge Nila
Sunday, May 4th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MAY 8
Full Circle
St. Mary’s Alumnae and Members Reception
Thursday, May 8th — 6-8pm
Members of Gallery 1516 and alumnae of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame are invited to join us for a special reception! Artists Mary Zicafoose and Jane Carney, both alumnae of St. Mary’s, will speak about their artwork and the process behind the Full Circle exhibition.
Light refreshments are provided. Please RSVP at info@gallery1516.org or call/text 531-375-6643
MAY 11
Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
Special Mother’s Day Performance
Sunday, May 11th — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bagels & Sometimes Bach is Gallery 1516’s Sunday morning music series which runs during the spring and fall. Join us each Sunday for a new performance by some of Omaha’s best musicians and performers!
Complimentary bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
JUNE 5
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW RECEPTION
Kent Bellows
Thursday, June 5th— 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for this special members-only reception for our new exhibition, featuring drawings and paintings by Kent Bellows.
This event is for members of Gallery 1516. Refreshments are provided.
JUNE 6
PUBLIC OPENING RECEPTION
Kent Bellows
Friday, June 6th — 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join us for the public opening reception for our new exhibition, featuring drawings and paintings by Kent Bellows.
This event is free and open to the general public.