Nebraska Arts Council aspires to positively impact lives of Nebraskans through the power of art. We provide programming, grants, and opportunities to foster creative innovation statewide.

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Looking for an accomplished artist to engage your students? What about a seasoned musician for your community event? The possibilities are endless with our Artist Roster, featuring Nebraska artists from multiple disciplines who are available for hire.

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Current and Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Featuring a full live band, state-of-the-art video projection, and original film footage, this immersive theatrical concert chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Performing all the hits, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” and many more, it tells the story from their humble beginnings […]

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Joshua Bell and Larisa Martinez – “Voice and the Violin”

GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and renowned soprano Larisa Martinez are joined by celebrated pianist Peter Dugan for “Voice and the Violin,” an evening of beloved romantic arias and modern classics, featuring music Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Puccini, Bernstein, and more. Don’t miss this unique collaboration celebrating Bell’s return to the Lied Center stage. https://www.liedcenter.org/event/joshua-bell-and-larisa-mart%C3%ADnez

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Tuesday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 12, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird

All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (“60 Minutes”). New York Magazine calls it “a real phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.” […]

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