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- EIN 47-0653927
- (402) 341-7130
- 724 S 12th St Omaha NE 68102-3202 USA
- www.bemiscenter.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Services
Mission: Founded by artists for artists, the bemis center for contemporary arts supports today's artists through an international artist-in-residence program, a year-round schedule of temporary exhibitions and commissions, and innovative public programs. Located in omaha's historic old market, the bemis servces a critical role in the presentation and understanding of contemporary art in nebraska, bridging our community to a global discourse surrounding cultural production today.
Programs: Residencyfor more than three decades, the bemis center has provided artists from around the world dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work. Frequently cited as one of the top international residency programs, the bemis center offers artists private live/work studios, financial support, technical/administrative assistance, and opportunities for intellectual discourse about contemporary art through free public programs, such as panel discussions, lectures, and knowledge-sharing workshops. To date, nearly 900 artists have participated in the residency program.
exhibitions and public programs:the bemis center's exhibition program features solo and group exhibitions of artwork in all media by local, national, and international artists. Exhibitions are always free, open to the public, and frequently introduce the community of omaha to the most experimental and provocative art forms today. Throughout the organization's 36-year history, the bemis center has offered artist-driven, community-responsive programs that bolster civic engagement in the creation and understanding of art. Public programs provide regular opportunities for the public to learn about and be inspired by the visual arts. Through artist-led classes and workshops, artalks, open studio events, panel discussions, film screenings, and performances, the community has direct access to artists and to their diverse approaches to art making and interpreting the world around us.
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