about the exhibit
West Nebraska Arts Center, with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and the National Endowment for the Arts is pleased to present Black History in Scottsbluff collected by Judi Widmaier, Steph Coley and volunteers/staff of the WNAC. Our reception for this show is May 29th at 5pm – 7pm.
This year for Black History the WNAC is telling stories about Black settlers in Scottsbluff, Ne. Widmaier will be presenting some Black families that were a part of the Scottsbluff community. Widmaier is collaborating with Steph Coley. Coley will be displaying some paintings sparked by Black History research. In celebration of Juneteenth, Coley will be giving a discussion about the art she presented and sharing her musical talents on June 22nd. Widmaier will also be presenting some information and background on the items she is displaying.
This show is in the Bronson Gallery May 29 – June 29th. Visit the gallery Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Gallery admission is FREE and open to the public. The West Nebraska Arts Center is a cultural non-profit organization committed to education, awareness, and excellence in the arts, serving the North Platte Valley Region. WNAC is located at 106 East 18th Street in Scottsbluff, NE. To learn more visit www.thewnac.com or find us on Facebook.
special thanks
Special thanks to volunteers Karen Mecklem, Vicki Schmitt, Vic Bentley, and Laura Clark for their assistance in the gallery. Also, thank you to West Nebraska Arts Center Board members for the opening reception.
about WNAC
The West Nebraska Arts Center is a 501c3 cultural non-profit organization committed to education, awareness, and excellence in the arts, serving the North Platte Valley Region. WNAC is located at the corner of 1st Avenue and 18th Street in Scottsbluff, NE. Visit the gallery free of charge Tuesday through Friday 10 to 5, Weekends from 1 to 5. You can also visit our website for upcoming attractions at www.thewnac.com. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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