MAY 12

Public Opening:
2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial

Wednesday, May 12th — Sunday, August 1st

Schedule a viewing today to visit the 2021 Biennial! The Biennial is a juried exhibition open to all artists who are affiliated with Nebraska. This year’s exhibition features 100 Nebraska artists in a number of categories including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, student, printmaking, and multimedia.

AUG 1

Closing:
2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial

Sunday, August 1st
Awards Presentation: 2:00 pm

The 2021 Biennial is coming to a close at Gallery 1516! A brief awards presentation will be held at 2:00pm to recognize the winners of the artwork category prizes and announce the winners of the Viewers’ and Artists’ Choice votes.

SEPT 9

Members Preview
AIS 22nd Annual National Juried Exhibition

Thursday, September 9th — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
*Masks Required

Join us for this special members-only reception for members of Gallery 1516 and AIS!

If you are not yet a member of Gallery 1516, you can join by clicking here.

SEPT 10

Public Opening
AIS 22nd Annual National Juried Exhibition

Friday, September 10th — 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Lecture “Insights of a Collector” by Tim Newton — 6:00 - 7:00 pm
*Masks Required

Join us for the public opening of this outstanding Impressionist exhibition! At 6pm, Tim Newton will present a special lecture about art collecting - be sure to attend to learn how to start or add to your art collection!

SEPT 11

“Wet Wall” Pop-Up Art Sale
AIS 22nd Annual National Juried Exhibition

Saturday, September 11th — 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Open to the Public - No Appointment Needed - Masks Required

Over the past few days, artists from the American Impressionist Society have been painting original artworks around the Omaha area. Approximately 30 artworks created during this time will be for sale at this pop-up event at Gallery 1516! These select artworks will ONLY be available during this event.

SEPT 19

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Opera Omaha

Sunday, September 19 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

SEPT 23

Poetry Book Launch
The Geography of Kitchens by Amy Haddad

Thursday, September 23 — 6:00 - 8:00pm, poetry reading at 7:00pm
Open to the public - Masks are required

Join us for the launch of Amy Haddad’s book of poetry, The Geography of Kitchens. Amy will give a brief poetry reading at 7:00pm, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for sale.

SEPT 26

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. UNO Dept. of Music

Sunday, September 26 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

SEPT 28

Opera Omaha: Opera in Conversation
Session 1: The Capulets and the Montagues

Tuesday, September 28 — 6:00-7:00pm
Free - Open to the public - Masks are required

Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding each opera featuring creatives, scholars, and other public figures that foster cross-disciplinary explorations of art, big questions, and concepts in Opera Omaha’s mainstage productions.

Session 1 features artists of The Capulets and the Montagues Creative Team: Director James Darrah, Conductor Christopher Allen, and Costume Designer Charles Neumann

OCT 3

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Robert Glaser - piano

Sunday, October 3 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

OCT 5

Opera Omaha: Opera in Conversation
Session 2: The Capulets and the Montagues

Tuesday, October 5 — 6:00-7:00pm
Free - Open to the public - Masks are required

Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding each opera featuring creatives, scholars, and other public figures that foster cross-disciplinary explorations of art, big questions, and concepts in Opera Omaha’s mainstage productions.

Session 2 explores the theme of Identity and Authenticity with Community Partner Inclusive Communities

Learn more and register at Opera Omaha.

OCT 10

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Camille Metoyer Moten - vocalist

Sunday, October 10 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

OCT 17

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Omaha Chamber Music Society

Sunday, October 17 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

OCT 19

Opera Omaha: Opera in Conversation
Session 3: The Capulets and the Montagues

Tuesday, October 19 — 6:00-7:00pm
Free - Open to the public - Masks are required

Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding each opera featuring creatives, scholars, and other public figures that foster cross-disciplinary explorations of art, big questions, and concepts in Opera Omaha’s mainstage productions.

Session 3 features an Artist Response with Omaha artists Sarah Lynn Brown and Nathaniel Ruleaux, moderated by Diana Martinez, PhD

Learn more and register at Opera Omaha.

OCT 24

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. UNO Dept. of Music

Sunday, October 24 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

Oct 31

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Radio Theatre Omaha

Sunday, October 31 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

NOV 7

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. David Downing - cello

Sunday, November 7 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

NOV 14

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Omaha Conservatory of Music

Sunday, November 14 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!

NOV 21

Bagels & Sometimes Bach - Sunday Music Series
ft. Opera Omaha

FINAL PERFORMANCE of the Fall Session
Sunday, November 21 — Doors open at 11:00am
Performance runs 11:30 - 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! This event is FREE and open to the public.

*Due to rising cases of COVID-19, masks are REQUIRED for ALL guests - including those who have been vaccinated. Food and drink will NOT be provided, but the music is back in full swing!