 Since 1985, the artist residency program at the Bemis has
supported the work of more than 400 artists. These artists
have come to Omaha for Bemis residencies from all over the
United States and from 30 other nations. The residecny awards
include studio and living space, a monthly stipend to help
with expenses and the use of specialized equipment for all
types of visual and performance at.
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 South 12th Street
Omaha NE
 The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Bemis) is a non-profit artists' residency program dedicated to: providing artists with the opportunity to create work in a nurturing environment; to develop and promote a meaningful dialog about the contemporary arts with a local, national and international audience; to facilitate meaningful exchanges between artists and the general public through educational opportunities; providing artists the opportunity to exhibit work in a professional gallery setting.
Bad Lands with Ben and John, Zac photoshopped in.
Each year the Bemis is the temporary home to some 35 artists from all over the world. Residencies typically last for three months. Artists are provided ample living quarters and studio space. The Bemis facilities include a full wood shop, video editing room, dark room, sculpture studio, installation galleries and tech support. The Bemis presents eight to 10 exhibitions each year in its galleries and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
The Bemis facility is housed in two urban warehouses and includes a halfblock of open urban property in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The Bemis was established in 1981 by artists and is supported by the efforts of private and corporate donors and public funding.
Beast of Burden right view John
Beast of Burden frontal view
Beast of Burden beast view Zac Beast of Burden left view Ben
 Clown Performance by Ben
Cups Performance and Installation by SBC
Leap Day Picnic Performance and Installation by SBC
Monkey Cowboy Performance by Ben
Santa and Monkey Cowboy Performance by Ben and John
Screen 1 Installation by SBC
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