Art Attacks

03/30/2022

Join us for 1 Million Cups Lincoln and hear from Xavier Jackson, founder of Local Art Plug. We'll gather at Turbine Flats Project on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and enjoy Reactor coffee! ☕

The Local Art Plug provides you with the tools to find artists, artworks, and events in your area. Browse the profiles of local artists in search of one of a kind pieces of art and connect with them on a more personal level.

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03/23/2022

Feeling creative? 🎨

This Summer, BFF Omaha and City Sprouts invite all Omaha-area high school juniors and seniors to apply for a chance to install a mural on City Sprouts' office building! The artist will be compensated and materials will be provided. Learn more and apply at bffomaha.org/youth.html

03/20/2022

How could I make this beautiful?

03/12/2022

How could we improve the experience of getting from A to B?

03/05/2022

Looking for a way to store alot of books. What if this measuring tape was massive and every inch stored a book?

03/01/2022

Check out Tony Horner of Fermented Felon this Wednesday at 1 Million Cups!!

Our March 2022 Speaker Lineup is here and we couldn't be more excited! Wednesdays at 8 am at The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons.

We have Tony Horner from Fermented Felon, Robert Ekpai from Topkifer, Kelly Mann from AuditMiner, Akhil Kanodia from Lujota, and Molly O'Neil from Superb.

02/26/2022

Creative challenge of the day. How would you get all the plastic bags out of this massive pile? The only rules are the limits of your imagination.

02/14/2022

As someone who has felt the sting of a stolen catalytic converter, I wish Jim and the team at Made New Makerspace a speedy repair. They are accepting funds to get the truck back on the road. I think today is the day to show some love.

Well, bad news. Over the weekend someone stole the catalytic converter from the Makerspace truck. This is an expense we definitely weren't ready for combined with the timing of moving to a new facility. Until we have the funds, anything requiring the truck (including the mobile Makerspace) will be off the schedule.

02/11/2022

Xavier Jackson is doing cool stuff!

In recognition of , UNO CBA is recognizing Black faculty, students, alumni, and community members making an impact in Omaha and beyond.

Today, we're proud to feature Xavier Jackson, founder of The Local Art Plug. Local Art Plug aims to give a platform to Omaha-area artists while creating connected and accessible art communities. We asked Jackson what it was like being a business owner in the Omaha community, what motivates him, and why it's important for an organization like his to be based here.

"Getting started is definitely a difficult task, but if you look hard enough in every corner of Omaha, you can find mentors and people willing to contribute to your success," said Jackson. "The idea of building generational wealth and being my own boss motivates me to keep charging forward. What really keeps me going on those tough days is knowing that I’m a source of inspiration to my siblings and peers.

"I founded my business with the goal of making art accessible in Omaha by finding ways to help local artists not only grow, but thrive in a city they love, while pursuing their passion without having to move to a larger city. It’s important for companies like mine to exist because we help fill in the gaps left behind by larger corporations and non-profits."

Learn more about how Xavier Jackson is an change-maker on the website, https://hubs.ly/Q013GTTt0.
📷: Emma Johnson

02/10/2022

Thanks to AJ at Big Frogs Omaha for the sweet new shirt! If you'd like to see your idea or design on a shirt, give them a call!