Joslyn Art Museum
The Joslyn Art Museum has been the principal fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska since its opening on November 29, 1931. The exterior of the building is Georgia Pink marble, which lends to the buildings magnificence. It was given to the city of Omaha by Sarah Joslyn in remembrance of her late husband George Joslyn. It was originally intended to be a concert hall surrounded by art galleries. Located in Omaha, it is the only museum in the state with a comprehensive permanent collection. Although it includes works from antiquity to the present day, its greatest strengths are in nineteenth and twentieth century American and European art. The Joslyn also has a very distinguished collection of art of the American West.
There are several special exhibitions presented each year which add excitement to the permanent collection and offer a broad range of art to everyone. Year-round musical performances are held in the Joslyn's 1,000 seat concert hall. Art classes for all ages and educational lectures by national and international scholars are instructed in the Joslyn's educational technology gallery as well as the lecture hall. The Joslyn also has a fountain court, library, cafe, and gift shop.
The Joslyn is also know for their event planning capabilities, including weddings and wedding receptions. To learn more about holding an event at the Joslyn, call the Director of Events at 402.661.3842.
The Joslyn Art Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. It is closed every Monday and all major holidays. The Joslyn Art Museum is located at 2200 Dodge Street. The telephone number is 402.342.3300
Every Thursday evening during the summer the Joslyn hosts Jazz on the Green.
[edit] External links
- The Joslyn Art Museum's Official Web Page
- Lewis & Clark reference link
- David Chihuly Official Web Page
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Wednesday, February 16, 10:30 am Preschoolers accompanied by a grown-up are invited to attend Story Adventures, an artful reading program presented by Joslyn and Omaha Public Library. Nurture...
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Thursday, February 17 Tour: The Glory of Ukraine Third Thursday Art Encounters offers docent-guided tours of Joslyn's collections and special exhibitions on the third Thursday of each...
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
CLASS IS FULL Teens & Adults Thursdays: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17; 6-8 pm Gain insight to the tools and techniques of acrylic painting with this class that will explain the basics...
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Teens & Adults Thursdays: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17; 6-8 pm This class will introduce basic drawing skills and techniques to new students and hone the skills of experienced artists....
Friday, February 18, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Teens & Adults Fridays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18; 9:30 am-noon Explore basic watercolor painting as you work from observation. Learn how to mix and overlay colors, create transparent...
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Saturday, February 19, 10 am-noon Joslyn's partnership with Omaha Conservatory of Music (OCM) continues with piano performances in the Scott Gallery (Gallery 2). OCM's 2010-11 curriculum, "See the...
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Ages 5-7 Saturdays: February 5, 12, 19; 10-11:30 am Kids will travel through time in the galleries. In the studio, they'll model "ancient" artifacts out of clay. As time rolls on they'll create a...
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Ages 8-12 Saturdays: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12; 1-3 pm A sketchbook is often an artist's most prized possession. It is a place for artists to practice their skills, generate ideas, and...
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Saturday, February 19, 2 pm The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation partner with the Nebraska Arts Council and arts agencies in all 50 states to sponsor Poetry Out Loud:...
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Joslyn Art Museum
Sunday, February 20 Amy Nelson, Department of Fine and Performing Art, presents "Re-presenting Tradition: The Impact and Influence of the American Craft Movement" Early American craft and...
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