The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by providing working and living environments that allow uninterrupted time for work, reflection and creative growth and to present and support arts-related programming that expands public awareness and appreciation of arts In addition to living and studio space for five artists, the Kimmel Harding Nelson houses a gallery that features exhibitions by regional visual artists. Artists-in-residence periodically offer public talks, performances, exhibitions, or presentations, and the Center frequently invites the public to Open Studio events to interact with resident artists. The Kimmel Harding Nelson cooperates with other organizations to bring the arts, art appreciation, and art education to the public.
Few visitors expect to find such an impressive art collection in the middle of the prairie. The permanent exhibit includes works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir. 19th- and 20th-century art receive a special focus. The museum building itself is a striking, architectural find. Thirty-eight different types of marble were used in construction. The exterior glows a light pink, setting the building apart from the rest of downtown Omaha.
We specialize in one of a kind glass, fiber art, jewelry and millinery (ladies couture hats). We also feature works by 25 local, area and regional artists. Margie Trembley Chapeaux is located inside Springfield Artworks Gallery and Studio.
