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September 13-27, 2026

Common Senses explores and celebrates the uniqueness and commonalities of all of humanity with a focus on arts, science and disability acceptance.

Our Founder and Director Kate Weitz is headed to the Harkin Institute Summit tomorrow!Kate is excited to bring the Commo...
20/10/2026

Our Founder and Director Kate Weitz is headed to the Harkin Institute Summit tomorrow!

Kate is excited to bring the Common Senses perspective as a panelist during tomorrow’s discussion on “Disabled Leadership in Arts, Culture, and Sports.”

Check out the line-up at our link in bio!

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Event announcement on a pale blue background with a dark purple border and rounded teal, navy, and gold accents. A circular portrait of Kate Noble Weitz smiling appears beside the Harkin Summit logo. Text reads: “October 21: Join Kate Noble Weitz and other leaders in disability policy spaces and sectors at the Harkin Institute Summit this week!”

Swipe to check out Common Senses Festival 2026!Over the past two weeks, artists, dancers, performers, speakers, writers,...
02/10/2026

Swipe to check out Common Senses Festival 2026!

Over the past two weeks, artists, dancers, performers, speakers, writers, producers, partners, families, and audiences came together across Omaha to explore all the different ways we move, create, connect, communicate, and experience the world.

From performances and conversations to trains, sensory experiences, new work, and moments we never could have planned for, this festival was shaped by every person who showed up and brought some part of themselves to it.

Thank you to the artists who shared their work, the speakers who shared their ideas, the producers and partners who made each program possible, the team and volunteers who kept everything moving, and everyone who joined us along the way.

We All Move Together, and this year, you helped make that true!

And there’s still time to experience one more piece of the festival: Blair Bunting’s “One-Track Mind” exhibition remains on view through October 4 at The Durham Museum! Head to our link in bio to RSVP before it’s gone!

01/10/2026

There’s a reason we call them Preferred Interests!

Hear from our founder Kate Weitz on NPR’s KIOS’s Live & Local to share why embracing Preferred Interests can bring joy and be productive in the long-term for neurodiverse folks.

Thank you to Mike Hogan and KIOS for making space for this conversation.

Hear the full interview at the link in our bio!



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Video pairing an interview excerpt about preferred interests with footage of adults and children watching model trains, playing with toy trains, relaxing in a purple-lit sensory space, and enjoying bubbles. A dark purple panel beneath the footage displays an animated audio waveform, white subtitles, and the label “Kate Noble Weitz on NPR.” Kate explains why Common Senses celebrates preferred interests and the possibilities they offer for joy and careers. The video ends with a still portrait of a smiling woman with short gray hair.

25/09/2026

Only 5 shows left to experience !

This immersive performance by Studio Susan Marshall invites you to sit, stand, or wander as dancers move around you beneath a glowing, cloudlike canopy.

Catch one of the final performances today and through the weekend:
September 25: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
September 26: 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
September 27: 1:00 PM

At Holland Performing Arts Center (Omaha Performing Arts), Scott Hall.

Don’t let the festival end without experiencing it! Get your tickets now at our link in bio.



Footage by Aaron Zavitz

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Video montage of Rhythm Bath, showing dancers stepping, swaying, and sweeping their arms through an open performance space beneath a billowing white canopy. Purple and soft white lighting illuminate the dancers as audience members watch from chairs and the floor nearby. The reel opens with the Rhythm Bath and Common Senses Festival logos. A closing card reads “Rhythm Bath by Studio Susan Marshall” and lists the remaining performances: September 25 at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM; September 26 at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM; and September 27 at 1:00 PM. Location: Holland Performing Arts Center, Scott Hall.

Day 2 of is next Friday, September 25! Join featured speaker Alex Green to learn about the history and ongoing struggl...
18/09/2026

Day 2 of is next Friday, September 25! Join featured speaker Alex Green to learn about the history and ongoing struggles of disabilities. Don’t miss Nicki Pombier and other experts from MASS Design for a discussion on inclusive design and policy.

Make sure to head to KANEKO from 8:00AM-3:00PM on Friday, September 25! Reserve your seats now through the link in our bio.

Alt text: Promotional graphic for “Common Conversations: Shaping Change: Disability History, Policy, & Cultural Change” taking place at KANEKO on September 25 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The background shows a room filled with seated attendees listening to a presentation.

is in Omaha for one week only, starting this Saturday, September 19!With lots of construction happening downtown, we r...
17/09/2026

is in Omaha for one week only, starting this Saturday, September 19!

With lots of construction happening downtown, we recommend using Waze to find the best route to Scott Hall at 1200 Douglas St. Give yourself a little extra time, and let Waze handle the twists and turns.

Tickets are selling fast for Studio Susan Marshall’s Rhythm Bath – get yours before they’re gone at our link in bio!

Day 1 of is just around the corner, happening next Thursday, September 24! Don’t miss keynote speaker Mackenzie Gomez ...
17/09/2026

Day 1 of is just around the corner, happening next Thursday, September 24! Don’t miss keynote speaker Mackenzie Gomez and other panelists host a series of conversations and presentations surrounding accessibility in the art world.

Catch the discussions and other activities on Thursday, September 24 from 8:00AM-12:00PM at KANEKO ! Registration limited: head to our link in bio to reserve your seats today.

Alt text: Animated promotional video banner for Common Conversations: The Art of Inclusion: Education, Movement, and Creative Practice at KANEKO on September 24, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM. The background shows a lively classroom/conference audience where attendees raise their hands to participate.

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