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Kathy Liao Without 2018 Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts operates on a land that has been a site of human activity for thousands of years. This site was the territory of the UmonHon (Omaha), Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe, Missouri, and the Ioway peoples. UmonHon means “upstream,” a name marking the tribe’s settlement location on the banks of the Missouri River. Nebraska’s name is derived from the word “Nibthaska” meaning “flatwater” in the UmonHon language. In 1854, the UmonHon tribe was led to believe that they were securing U.S. protection by signing a treaty, giving up the land that now makes up the city of Omaha. Through several broken treaties, the UmonHon have a reservation one hour north of Omaha.

Bemis Center for
Contemporary Arts

Located in the Old Market, one of Omaha's arts and culture districts, at the corner of 12th and Leavenworth Street.

724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org

Open Now
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 11 am–5 pm
Thu 11 am–9 pm
Fri Closed
Sat 11 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm

Free Admission

Exhibitions, public programs, and LOW END performances at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts are always free admission thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors.

Getting Here + Parking

If traveling by car: Metered spaces and a limited number of free public parking spaces are available along 12th Street and Leavenworth Street. Park Omaha’s 10th & Jackson Garage is also a short distance away.

Due to the ongoing construction of a public park, parking is no longer available in the lot directly to the north of Bemis Center.

If traveling by bus: From points north or south, take Route 13 to the Leavenworth & 13th SW stop and travel one block east. From points west, multiple routes feature stops within several blocks of Bemis, including Routes 00 (ORBT), 11, and 15. Visit the Metro Transit website for the most up-to-date information.

If traveling by bicycle: Bike racks are located near the entrance. In addition, bicycles are available for rent through Heartland Bike Share; there is a self-serve rental station on 12th Street in front of Bemis Center, one of many throughout the city.

Accessibility

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is committed to making our buildings and programs as accessible as possible.

If you have questions or would like support with specific access needs such as language translation or special seating, please contact access@bemiscenter.org or 402.341.7130. For programs, we ask that you contact us at least five days prior to your visit and we will do our best to help you attend comfortably.

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Gallery Policies

Don’t Touch
Please do not touch the art. Touching works of art can damage the surface over time. Be mindful and keep your hands, bags, and bodies a safe distance from artwork. If an artwork is meant to be touched, special signage will indicate when it’s OK.

Photos
Visitors are welcome to take personal, non-commercial photographs without flash. Please refrain from photographing other visitors without their permission. The use of tripods, flash, or video cameras requires prior permission. Organized photo shoots of individuals or groups require advance permission.

Tag us on Instagram @bemiscenter or #bemiscenter or on Facebook @Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.

Food + Drink
For the safety of artwork, please leave any food or beverages at the front desk.

Sketching + Writing
Only pencils are permitted in the galleries; pens, markers, crayons, or other writing utensils are not allowed.

Tours

Tours for groups of 10 or more are available by reservation during regular hours and include information about Bemis Center's history and programs, current exhibitions, and upcoming public programs. Artist-in-residence studios are currently unavailable for tours. Tours generally last one hour with a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per student and/or accompanying educators. If you have specific questions about certain Bemis programs, please specify in your email.

To schedule a tour, please call 402.341.7130 x 32 or email abby@bemiscenter.org.

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Bemis Center for
Contemporary Arts

724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102

402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org

Open Now
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 11 am–5 pm
Thu 11 am–9 pm
Fri Closed
Sat 11 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm