Nebraska Arts Council

10/13/2026

Applications are now open for the NAC Artist Roster!

Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Rosters helps nonprofit organizations and schools bring accomplished artists and performers into communities, giving people the chance to enjoy art to which they may not otherwise have access while ensuring artists get paid for their work.

The Artist in Schools/Communities (AISC) roster is for artists that share their expertise through creative and educational demonstrations, performances, or guided arts activities.

The Nebraska Touring Program (NTP) roster is for Nebraska artists and exhibits that perform across the state.

Application deadline is December 1st. Click the image below to apply today.

Apply to Join Artist Roster

10/02/2026

09/24/2026

Here is a little sneak peek at tonight's Fred Simon Gallery opening reception!

Join us from 5-7 pm for the opening of “No Story Comes from Nowhere” by Byron Anway, Faridun Zoda, and Joe Pankowski. This reception is free and open to the public!

Come on down to the Fred Simon Gallery, located at 1004 Farnam St in the NAC office!

09/24/2026

There's still time to apply for Artistic Innovations!

Artists and Arts Orgs in M-AAA's region are eligible for $15K grants towards new projects and performances. Apply by September 24. https://www.maaa.org/programs-grants/artistic-innovations/

09/23/2026

We are approaching one week until the deadline for the 2026 Fall Set Deadline Grants! Make sure to apply today!!

Applications are being accepted from now until October 1st, 2026, for projects taking place between January 1st, 2027, to June 30th, 2027.

Categories that are open are:

- Artists in Schools/Communities Extended Residencies
- Arts Project Grant
- Arts Learning Project Grant

Click the link below to apply today:

https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/

09/22/2026

We are still accpeting applications for the 2027 Individual Artist Fellowship. This year, the program focuses on Literary Arts, which includes non-fiction, fiction, and poetry.

The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists in Nebraska. Fellowship recipients are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work, their artist statement, and the description of how they would like to use the funds. Funds must be used for the creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research.

Application deadline is November 16th. Click the image below to apply today.

Individual Artist Fellowship

09/22/2026

Congratulations to the Greeley Irish Festival for 19 successful years.
The Arts Council and the NE Cultural Endowment are proud to support such an important community celebration.

We mourn the loss of long-time event organizer--and all-around good guy--Mike McQuillan.
The Greeley Irish Festival is a lasting legacy to all his good works.

https://www.ordmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/michael-j-mike-mcquillan?ttm_pid=212226600&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy

09/21/2026

The Nebraska Arts Council is proud to announce the four recipients of the third annual CreDis Awards during this year’s Creative District Assembly held in Kearney on Tuesday, September 2nd.

The following individuals and districts were chosen for this award:

The Bricks Creative District – Kearney, NE

Auburn Creative District – Auburn, NE

UNI Place Creative District – Lincoln, NE

Trax Creative District – Columbus, NE

Click the image below to read more about the recipients.

The Nebraska Arts Council is proud to announce the four recipients of the third annual CreDis Awards during this year’s Creative District Assembly held in Kearney on Tuesday, September 2nd. The CreDis Awards (pronounced “Cree-Dis") are presented to individuals and Creative Districts that exhibit...

09/21/2026

Congratulations to this year's BiTSy Award recipients!

The BiTSy awards are given biannually by the staff of the Nebraska Arts Council to those individuals who work more Behind The Scenes, but provide great service to their organization, their community, or the Arts Council.

Click the image below to see this year's recipients!

Congratulations to this year's recipients of the 2026 BiTSy awards! The BiTSy awards are given biannually by the staff of the Nebraska Arts Council to those individuals who work more Behind The Scenes, but provide great service to their organization, their community, or the Arts Council. Awards for....

09/21/2026

Check out the latest from NAC with our eNewsletter for September 2026

https://mailchi.mp/nebraska/nac-enews-march-10155420