Unite words with exciting images of superheroes or silly cartoon characters. Invent your own super-hero or funny characters from your imagination. Your group can select favorites to share as pages in a small-group edition.
V4V SPRING CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES #2 — Russian Nesting Dolls
The Cold War may be over, but you can still explore the traditional Russian craft of “matryoshka.” Use transfer paper to replicate traditional Russian designs, or design your own motif of painted nesting wooden figures.
V4V SPRING CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES #1 — “Totally Tubular” Fiber Art Installation
Radically change an interior or exterior space using elemental art materials such as craft paper, yarn and tape. Work individually, then as a group, to create avant-garde sculpture constructions that will temporarily transform our workspace.
COMMEMORATION FOR NCAG DONATED STATUES EVENT AT OMAHA V.A.
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.
OMAHA V.A. TO COMMEMORATE DONATED BRONZE STATUES IN LOBBY
This month the Omaha V.A. Hospital will commemorate the donation and permanent installation of a grouping of 5 bronze statues that represent each branch of US military service.
The grouping, donated in large part by New Century Art Guild, is already installed in the VA Lobby’s main entrance and represents all five branches of the US Military with 18” cast bronze likeness featuring current working uniform of servicemen and women holding a parade-rest position. The figures, modeled after actual servicemen and women, are displayed on a wood base that has a modern, yet classic appearance and features inset insignia that represent each branch of service.
The commemoration ceremony will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, February 17th in the Main Lobby of the Omaha VA at 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105.
NCAG WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS TO BOARD FOR 2016
NCAG welcomes Jim O’Keefe as its President. Jim is a retired naval aviator, software consultant and developer, project manager, corporate executive and entrepreneur. He is a service disabled veteran. He is currently the founder and President of Quick2Build, LLC, a blended learning software company with an integrated suite of software tools designed for seamless compatibility, ease of use, and flexible output.
NCAG welcomes Troy E. Blaine as its Vice President. Troy is the President of Kingdom Insurance Group, Inc. He serves as a business consultant, mentor and coach; helping agencies, businesses and non-profits accelerate to new levels of accomplishments. The agency integrates risk management solutions and provides financial security. With their strategic alliance of insurance professionals in both business and personal lines insurance, they are able to provide financial products that include risk management and wealth accumulation solutions.
NCAG also wishes to thank Pat Crosley for retaining her position as Secretary and Troy Muller for retaining his position as Art Director.
Artpost Exhibition & Military Family Day
A day of exhibitions and fun workshops will be available to military and veteran families. The event will be co-sponsored by NCAG and Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, NE.
Join us as Joslyn and NCAG commemorate the contribution of our community’s veteran and military families and debuts an exhibition of artworks created by local veterans working in tandem with professional artists. Free and open to all, the event will feature a panel presentation by members of the Artpost project; a screening and Q&A of Project 22, a documentary raising awareness and hope regarding veterans and suicide; docent-guided tours exploring war and peace in art; hands-on art activities including a collaborative project celebrating freedom; and information about opportunities and community resources available to support military and veteran families. A lively performance of patriotic music by a United States Air Force Heartland of America Band ensemble will cap the day! All galleries will be open for viewing; individuals and families with military ID will receive free entry to the ticketed exhibition Dirt Meridian: Photographs by Andrew Moore. Visit joslyn.org for a complete schedule.
About the Artpost Project:
Artpost is a partnership between Joslyn Art Museum and New Century Art Guild, a non-profit organization that offers professional, recreational, and therapeutic services to veterans and their families through the medium of art. In June, professional artists and veterans were paired in the spirit of friendship and mentorship. Since then, the ten matches have met to share personal narratives and to work together to create art for a culminating exhibition. Choice of art content and the format for collaboration were left open to each pair. Come and see the results – and meet the artists! – at Military Family Day. The Artpost exhibition will remain on view in Joslyn’s community gallery (lower level, Memorial building), through December 31.
V4V CREATIVE WORKSHOP #12 — WEARABLE “TATTOO” DESIGNS
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?
V4V CREATIVE WORKSHOP #11 -– VIDEO ANIMATION
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!
V4V CREATIVE WORKSHOP #10 –MANDALA SAND PAINTING
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!