Hot Shops Art Center

08/26/2026

THE LIGHTS GO DOWN.
THE ART HEATS UP. 🔥

Welcome to Art Factory: After Dark.

October 9th, experience Hot Shops in a whole new way.

Get curious. Make a mess. Get close to the fire. Wander through art. Eat. Drink. Mingle. Make mischief.

Art, fire, music, hands-on experiences, and a little bit of the unexpected—all under one roof.

Friday, October 9
6–10 PM

Come experience the most alive, open and original visual arts community in Omaha.

Tickets to our fundraiser are on sale now - link in the bio.

08/22/2026

🔥✨August Friday Night Art Fluid ✨🔥
Thanks for joining us for the Mixin’ It Up opening reception and visiting our open artist studios! Don’t miss our next Art Fluid event, Friday September 11th, 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Experience open studios, new gallery shows, food, drinks and good company.
📸 Special thanks to Joshua Foo Joshua Foo for the photos.

08/13/2026

Grab some snacks and a drink from Kros Strain, then explore three floors of art and artists! 🔥
Tomorrow, August 14th from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Free entry, suggested donation of $5 to keep the fires burning.

Exhibitions
Nicholas Street Gallery & 1301 Gallery: Mixin’ It Up! 5th Anniversary Exhibition
Ignition Point: Rose Rutherford & Andre Watts
Ember Run: Jean Mason
Lumen Landing: Jill Rizzo
Spark Landing: Thorn Wren

08/06/2026

Hot Shops is a featured venue in Open Omaha! Visit us this Saturday, August 8th and experience three floors of art studios, home to over 100 local artists.
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Hosted by , Open Omaha invites you to explore the places that shape our city.

07/28/2026

The next generation of Omaha artists have been hard at work this summer making their ideas come to life! 🔥☀️🔥

Ignite your creativity and get inspired, right here at the Hot Shops.

07/23/2026

🎉 ART IN THE PARK 🎉 We have been having a blast hosting FREE art making workshop The RiverFront this Spring & Summer. The fun continues as we have more in store for the rest of summer and fall. So mark those calendars, come on out and let’s get creative. 🎉
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All workshops are all ages and all materials provided. Workshops will take place at the Arrival Plaza located right outside of Kiewit Luminarium.
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No RSVPs needed as all workshops are drop-in. If you arrive and all the seats are full we highly encourage you to come back at 11am as some seats may have opened up. For more information please check out our website.
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07/10/2026

Summer learning also offers a great opportunity for students to experience and practice the arts! We’re so lucky to have great partners like El Museo Latino, WhyArts Inc., Hot Shops Art Center, The Durham Museum, and The Rose Theater Omaha to help students learn about costume design, play writing, visual arts, and more!

06/19/2026

Please see this important message about how you can support artists impacted by the severe storm that struck the Omaha Art Fair last weekend.

Many artists lost artwork, display equipment and tents, when the storm swept through the event. Many artists depend on art fairs and festivals for their livelihoods, and your support can make a meaningful difference as they recover.

Every contribution helps. 🔥

On the morning of June 13, 2026, a severe storm swept through… Omaha Art Fair 2026 needs your support for Support Omaha Art Fair Artists & Help Preserve the Fair

04/22/2026

Spark your spring fever at the Hot Shops Spring Open House 🔥🌸 May 1 & 2

Shop for spring with:
• One-of-a-kind yard art + sculptures to bring your outdoor spaces to life
• Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts of handmade jewelry, wall art, and more
• A fresh collection of beautifully crafted, glass-blown wine glasses for mom’s favorite beverage
• Even something special for your cat 🐾

What to expect:
• Meet the makers across three floors of working studios + galleries
• Live fiery arts demos
• Shop from 50+ artist studios and First Fire Gallery, our student-led retail space
• Experience new exhibitions from Omaha Public Schools Educators + Omaha Catholic School students

Friday, May 1 | 5–8 PM
Kick off the weekend with exhibition openings and shopping!

Saturday, May 2 | 10 AM–6 PM
Spend the day exploring, discovering, and connecting

Suggested $5 donation at the door
Free street parking + free parking at Millwork Commons
Free pedal cab rides from Millwork lots (Sat, 11 AM–2 PM)

Come wander, watch, shop, and feel the heat - there’s nothing like experiencing art where it’s made.