TGIOFF: February 2012
Thank Pete — it’s once again Omaha First Friday, where several galleries in the Old Market and throughout the Omaha area open their doors simultaneously to art patrons from across the metro. Welcome newcomers CAMP Coworking — celebrating the release of locally-produced art/music/culture zine “Trash Can Kids.” Other OFF highlights include “We Are All Angels” at the Hardware Gallery and the painting of Kevin Tolman at Anderson O’Brien. And, as always, the official after party goes down at House of Loom, featuring music from Brent Crampton and LeCube.
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OMAHA FIRST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2011:
“Kevin Tolman – Recent Works”
1108 Jackson Street
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of Anderson O’Brien)
Working in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil, caran d’ache, collage and mixed media; Tolman will be presenting large canvases and smaller drawings of organic abstractions in which he creates a “complex play” using symbols and mark making techniques.
Inspired by his New Mexican home and his travels to France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Portugal, Tolman’s work is primarily based on direct observation of nature. The importance of place is integral to his process as he immerges all of his senses in the making of these works.
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“We Are All Angels” and “Catch & Release”
1801 Vinton Street
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd from 6-10 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of Hardware Gallery)
MoJoPo [local musician, artist and astrologer] invites you to pose with his work and receive a FREE Dale Heise photograph! At 10PM MoJo and the MoFo’s will perform across the street at the River City Saloon for an after party dance!
“Catch & Release” – Art collector Jay Rybin releases significant pieces with all proceeds benefiting the Bemis Rainbow Project and the Vinton Theatre. Works by Jun Kaneko, Colin Smith, Kent Bellows,Terry Rosenberg, Dale Heise, Claudia Alvarez, Rebecca Horowitz and more. WIN a signed Jun Kaneko Madama Butterfly print. (Show runs Feb 3 – April 30.)
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“Trash Can Kids The Zine” release party
1111 N. 13th Street (inside the Mastercraft building)
OFF Reception: Friday, February 3rd from 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
About the exhibit release (courtesy the Facebook invite)
Time to get one of the dopest Zines in the Midwest. Documenting the true underground scene from graffiti, street art, gallery exhibits, hip hop and indie shows to the darkest alleys and abandoned buildings you will see a side of Lincoln and Omaha you’ve never seen before. Each Zine comes with an UNCOOL pin, handmade stickers from local graffiti and street artists a special photo that wont be in the zine (each zine has a different photo) and more.
Live Painting from: Cody Tenzcer, Kye Adkisson, Alyx Jacobs, Kolby Giddings, Erick UnCool, Eagle Salazar, Bridget Monson & MORE Dojorok of Midtown Marauders will be the Sound Provider of the Night.
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“Art: The World Through Our Eyes”
405 S. 10th Street
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery)
Painters Ken Heimbuch and Katrina Methot-Swanson, along with sculptor Tom Sitzman, will show new work in “Art: The World Through Our Eyes”
Ken Heimbuch is influenced by what he observes in the natural world. [...] Retired from teaching for 35 years in Westside Community Schools, Heimbuch experiments with transparent glazes and surface textures.
Katrina Methot-Swanson paints with oils and watercolors and is inspired by the people and places around Omaha. She enjoys painting the architecture of downtown and her newest paintings explore her fascination with the reflections in windows. [She] is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, has participated in shows organized by the Kansas and Missouri watercolor societies and has exhibited her work in the Nebraska governor’s mansion.
Tom Sitzman sculpts with steel, creating pieces that allow the viewer to look through openings and consider the way a piece interacts with the space in which it is displayed. For this show, Sitzman will show kinetic balance pieces ranging in size from table-top to free-standing outdoor pieces. A retired physical education teacher, Sitzman has designed and built his own gym equipment and musical instruments.
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“Sweethearts” First Friday
1034 Howard Street
OFF reception: Friday, November 4th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
Valentine’s Day-themed art will be on view and for purchase.
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“An Artist’s Heart”
417 S. 11th Street
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
Featuring paintings by Jody Anderson.
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OPEN HOUSE
1114 Jones Street
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd from 6-9 p.m.
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“heArtful Gifts”
6570 Maple Street (Benson)
OFF reception: Friday, February 3rd at 5 p.m.
