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Participating Curators
815, The
815 O Street, Suite 1 | 261-4905
Burkholder Project
719 P Street | 477.3305
Gallery 9
124 S. 9th St., Ste. 4 | 477-2822
Great Plains Art Museum
1155 Q Street | 472-6220
Haydon Art Center
335 N. 8th St., Suite A | 475-5421
Illuzion Glass
1028 O Street | 477-4220
Larry Roots Studio
800 P Street, Suite 301 | 477-4828
Lentz Center for Asian Culture
1155 Q St., Hewit Place | 472-5841
Michael Forsberg
100 N. 8th St., Suite 150 | 477-5030
Modern Arts Midwest
800 P St., Suite 300 | 477-2828
Noyes Art Gallery
119 S. 9th Street | 475-1061
Parrish Studios
1416 O Street | 440-0743
Pleasant View Art Gallery
816 P St., Suite 200 | 560-9973
Public, The
1033 O Street | 742-4000
Rococo Theatre
140 N. 13th Street | 476-6540
Screen Ink
416 S. 11th Street | 464-0501
Sheldon Museum of Art
12th & R Streets | 472-2461
Workspace Gallery
440 N. 8th Street
Zen’s Lounge
122 N. 11th Street | 475-2929
First Friday
WHAT are First Friday Artwalks?
First Friday Artwalks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses in Downtown Lincoln. Paintings, photography, clothing, sculpture, music and much more can be found as you stroll from gallery to gallery. Support local artists and businesses while enjoying appetizers. Join us for every First Friday Artwalk!
WHEN do First Friday Artwalks take place?
First Friday Artwalk starts at 5:00 PM on the First Friday of every month. The opening and closing times vary depending on the curator and the last session typically ends at 10:00 PM.
WHO Participates?
Downtown Lincoln is home to over 50 art galleries, most of which participate in First Friday Artwalks. A variety of buildings in downtown Lincoln host several galleries, creating a diverse, one-stop-shop to display local talent.
Several downtown retailers also take part in First Friday Artwalks. These venues display different works of art, while offering music & appetizers.
WHERE do First Friday Artwalks take place?
The largest network of art galleries are located in downtown Lincoln from 7th to 17th Streets East to West and the UNL Campus to the State Capitol North to South. Once you have your First Friday map you can start at ANY of the participating venues.
How do I get involved?
The easiest way to get involved is by visiting downtown Lincoln and participating in First Friday Artwalks. To assist with your experience, DLA has provided First Friday Artwalk brochures, which will guide you to all of the participating venues. Brochures are handed out at various First Friday locations.
If you would like to request a brochure call: 434-6900
Artwalk Passport:
Win FREE Prizes!
Visit the First Friday Artwalk in downtown Lincoln and stamp your Passport at the five locations listed on the brochure. Different stamps are located at the front of each gallery next to the brochures. Every completed Passport wins a prize and is eligible for a drawing of this month’s grand prize: $50.00 Downtown Gift Certificate
