Art in Downtown Omaha

First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk

Fridayartwalkblack Celebrate 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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