Welcome to NEW CENTURY ART GUILD

Ralston Middle School in Ralston, Nebraska will host New Century Art Guild on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:30 p.m. for a veteran symposium and presentation by NCAG's Jim O'Keeffe.  NCAG Artist and Military Consultant Bert Leaverton will also display some of her newest artwork that deals with veteran issues.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m – (Veterans Day) Drum Circle Get swept up by the rhythm! Experiment with different types of drums and percussion instruments. Overlay the groove with spoken poetry. Release your inner beatnik!

This workshop is designed for those who are interested in the medium, technique, and philosophy of this classical Asian art form. You will learn the basic brushwork, sumi-ink application, and fundamental composition techniques of Asian painting and take home a decorated fan.

Come and join the band! Find out how to turn your thoughts and emotions into music.  Learn some basic techniques to writing and playing music.  If you already play, bring your favorite instrument...and be prepared to jam!

Learn how to write from your own experience and create believable characters. Speak with dialogue that can be funny or serious. Once your script is written, join others in reading them out load to bring your scene to life.

What would a self portrait of your alter-ego look like? Visualize your “other” self with plaster gauze and acrylic paints. We will use the “transformation masks” of Native Americans of the Northwest U.S. Coastline as inspiration for our own creations.

Work like Tibetan monks to create a vivid and temporary “painting” using chalk and colored sand. This centuries-old meditation technique is a great way to relax and work as a team while creating incredible abstract art!

Use drawings or small objects, including colorful animation clay, to create your own moving reality. Work as a team, or teams, to create hilarious short animated videos!

Here is your chance to make your own cool tattoo design and have it printed on a blank T-shirt. Not everyone has tattoos, but who doesn’t like to wear a T-shirt with an awesome design?

The commemoration of five permanently installed military statues, each representing a branch of US military service, and donated in large part by NCAG will occur at 1pm on Wednesday, February 17th in the Main Lobby  of the Omaha VA Hospital. The event is free and open to the public.