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Art in Downtown Omaha


First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk

FridayartwalkblackCelebrate the arts in Downtown Omaha during the First Friday Art Walk, a monthly self-guided gallery tour showcasing local and regional talent. From contemporary installations to fine art and sculpture, each participating gallery offers something unique to discover.

📅 First Friday of each month | 🕔 5–9 PM | Facebook Event Page

Enjoy extended hours, meet the artists, and explore exhibitions in the heart of Omaha’s historic and creative core.

Participating galleries include:

  • Artists' Cooperative Gallery (405 S. 11th St)

  • Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (724 S. 12th St) Will join First Friday in Feb due to schedule of closures for installation.

  • Garden of the Zodiac (1042 Howard St)

  • KANEKO (1111 Jones St)

  • Old Market Artists Gallery (1034 Howard St)

  • Passageway Gallery (417 S. 11th St)

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a casual observer, or just looking for a great evening out, First Friday invites you to experience the creativity and culture that make Downtown Omaha come alive.


Art Galleries in Downtown Omaha
Location | Hours | Current Exhibition

Artists' Cooperative Gallery 

405 S. 11th St

Hours:
Mon: Closed | Tue to Thurs: 11am to 5pm 
Fri & Sat: 11am to 9pm | Sun: 11am to 5pm

November: Equinox by Inna Kulagina & Nicki Byram 

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 

724 S. 12th St

Hours:
Mon & Tue: Closed | Wed: 11am to 5pm 
Thur: 11am to 9pm | Fri to Sun: 11am to 5pm
 

Closed until January 16 for Installation

Fred Simon Gallery 

1004 Farnam St 

Hours:
Mon to Fri: 9am to 4pm

"Remaining Strata" by Travis Apel (Oct. 31 to Dec. 24)

Gallery 1516 

1516 Leavenworth St 

Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm

2025 Nebraska Biennial (Oct. 3 to Dec. 21)

Garden of the Zodiac 

1042 Howard St | 2nd Floor in The Passageway

Hours:
Monday: Closed | Tues to Sat: Noon to 8pm
Sun. Noon to 6pm

Timeless  (Oct. 9 Until Dec. 7)

Hot Shops Art Center 

1301 Nicholas St 

Hours:
Mon. to Fri.: 10am to 6pm | Sat & Sun. 11am to 5pm

November: Bejeweled - presented by Midwest Lampworkers Guild 

The Joslyn 

2200 Dodge St.

Hours:
Mon: Closed | Tues. to Sun: 10am to 4pm
Wed & Thur late until 8pm

Henry Payer: Appliqué sur le terrain (until Jan. 11)

Animals in Art (Until Apr. 29, 2026)

KANEKO 

Free Admission Currently
1111 Jones St.

Hours:
Thursday to Saturday: 1pm to 7pm | Sunday: 1pm to 6pm

KANEKO Collection and KANEKO Library

Under The Skin (Nov. 21 to March 22)

Old Market Artists Gallery 

1034 Howard St | Ground Floor in The Passageway

Hours:
Mon: Noon to 5pm | Tue to Thur: 11am to 7pm
Fri & Sat: 11am & 9pm | Sun: Noon to 5pm

Passageway Gallery 

417 S. 11th St

Hours:
Mon & Tue: 11am to 5pm | Wed to Sat: 11am to 9pm
Sun: Noon to 5pm


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