2023 Special Programming
ART-ABLE
Art-Able’s goal is to showcase artworks created by individuals across a continuum of abilities and disabilities. It is composed of individual, independent artists, artists from QLI, and artists from Angel Guardians. Our goal is to share our artistic talents with the world so they can applaud the victories that may seem small to most but are huge in the life of the individual artists. We want the world to see that all people have abilities and talents that can be nourished and shared with others.
BENSON FIRST FRIDAY
BFF supports the Arts & our Community through Advocacy, Education, Inclusion, Opportunity, and Unique Experiences. Visit their booth to check out some cool art engagement activites to get in touch with your inner artist!
D’COLORES
Local artist Daniel Castaneda presents the D’Colores Mobile Gallery. This renovated school bus features local urban artists, art workshops, and live performances, tying together “Arts, Roots, and Cultures.”
LIVE MURAL CUBE PAINTING
Local artists Renee Hug and Sicily Manganaro will be working together to paint the side of the Aksarben Village Mural Cube. Check them out all weekend long to see their progress and watch them work!
RENEE HUG
Sicily Manganaro
LOCAL ART PLUG
Be a part of shaping the future of digital art in your community! You have the chance to have a hand in creating Nebraska’s very own! You’ll have the chance to not only influence the build, design, and function of the metaverse, you’ll also be able to explore a mock-up of the final version, play a VR video game created by local artist Lovester Posey, and enjoy artwork from more talented local creatives in the digital world.
NEBRASKA POETRY SOCIETY
Spoken word poets are taking the stage to compete in the Nebraska Poetry Society’s “Slam Under The Sun” competition. Some of the best performers will be on stage, and the audience will choose the winner. Join us at the Gazebo in the park for a fun performance at 2pm.