Description:WHAT: Open studios of current artists-in-residence
WHEN: Monday, January 30, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts at 12th & Leavenworth, Omaha, NE
Free and open to the public

The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is pleased to announce that the current artists-in-residence will be opening the doors to their live/work studios to the public during “Open Studios” on Monday, January 30 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

The Bemis Center is widely regarded as a leader and innovator in the international field of artist communities. Our residency program provides artists with three month residencies, private live/work studios and monthly stipends, allowing artists to take creative risks with complete freedom and without expectation. Each year, over 1,000 artists apply for 36 annual fellowships.

Open Studios represents a chance for the public to come meet this exceptional group and experience the Bemis Center’s core mission firsthand. The artists will be available to talk about their process and give you a look at what they've been working on. Come see what happens when talented people are given the freedom to unleash their creativity.

Current artists-in-residence:
Andrew Kerton, Eric Zimmerman, Erin Riley, Ghost of a Dream, Matthew Radune, Yashua Klos

Artist Residency made possible with the support of the following sponsors:
Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, National Endowment for the Arts, William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation, Gifford Foundation, Laura and Greg Schnackel, Betiana and Todd Simon, Paul and Annette Smith, Weitz Family Foundation