Ongoing Exhibits
Anderson O’Brien Fine Art
“Supernova,” new paintings by Bart Vargas, through Aug. 6. 8724 Pacific St., WO / 390-0717 / aobfineart.com
Artists’ Cooperative Gallery
“Collections,” work by Duane Adams, Doyle Howitt, Carol Meis Ellington, Alan R. Smith, JK Thorsen, Aug. 4 – 31. Opening reception Aug. 7, 7 – 10 p.m., with music by the Prairie Gators, drinks, and appetizers. Artist demonstrations Aug. 11, 6 – 8 p.m. 405 S. 11 St., DT / 342-9617 / artistsco-opgallery.com
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
“Hopey Changey Things,” through Sept. 4, celebrating artists who transform places, communities and subjective histories. 724 S. 12th St., DT / 341-7130 / bemiscenter.org
Bemis Underground
“Heavens to Mergatroid” by Stephen Azevedo, “Soft Rot (remix)” by Caleb Coppock, “58.1 Miles” by Yinghua Zhu, Aug. 6 – Sept. 11. Opening reception Aug. 6, 6 – 9 p.m. Gallery talk Aug. 7, noon. 724 S. 12th St., DT / 341-7130 / bemiscenter.org
Blue Pomegranate
“Fall Invitational,” featuring work by Jean Mason and other local and regional artists, Aug. 6 – 31. Opening reception Aug. 6, 5 – 8 p.m., with appetizers and drinks. 6580 Maple St., NOM / 502-9901 / bluepom.com
Bodies: The Exhibition
The Exhibition features over 200 actual human bodies and specimens, meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offering an unprecedented and wholly unique look into your amazing body. 1002 Dodge St., DT / 1-877-263-4375 / bodiesomaha.com
Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art
“On the Farm: Abstractions of the Virginia Paintings” by Nancy Bass, through Aug. 22. 575 “E” St., David City / 367-4488 / bonecreek.org
Corning Center for the Fine Arts
New work by Amy Nelson and Tracy Shell, Aug. 7 – Sept. 2. Opening reception Aug. 7, 1 – 3 p.m. 706 Davis Ave., Corning, Iowa / (712) 309-5603 / corningfinearts.com
Dundee Gallery
“The Artist Is In.” Lynn Bowes, July 31. Kristin Pluhacek, Aug. 7. Lisa Maciejewski, Aug. 14. Lori Elliot Bartle, Aug. 21. Judith Welk, Aug. 28. 4916 Underwood Ave., MT / 505-8333 / dundeegallery.com
Durham Museum
“Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters,” “Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography,” through Sept. 12. 801 S. 10th St., DT / 444-5071 / durhammuseum.org
El Museo Latino
“Agustin Victor Casasola” in commemoration of the bi-centennial of the Independence of Mexico and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, through Nov. 30. 4701 S. 25th St., SO / 731-1137 / elmuseolatino.org
The Grind Gallery
“The Pop Culture Overload Project,” artwork by Jeremy Eckhart, through July 31. Group show with Josh M. Wilcox and Mary Koneck-Wilcox, Aug. 6 – 31. Meet the Artists, Aug. 6, 7 – 9 p.m. The Benson Grind / 6107 Maple St., NOM / 932-4040
Henry Doorly Zoo: IMAX
Bugs!, Coral Reef Adventure, Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D. 3701 S. 10th St., SO / 731-8400 / omahazoo.com
Hot Shops
July events: Sculpture by Travis Apel, 1301 Gallery; Liquid Arts Fest, Crystal Forge; “The Door to Everlasting Happiness,” Kelly Adams, Hallway Gallery; “Out of the Woods” wood sculpture show curated by Dan Klima, Nicholas St. Gallery. Aug. events: Omaha Printmaker’s Guild members show, 1301 Gallery; “Signs,” digital photography by Bradley Miller, opening reception Aug. 7, 5 – 9 p.m., Hallway Gallery. 1301 Nicholas St., DT / 342-6452 / hotshopsartcenter.com
Joslyn Art Museum
“Joslyn Late ‘til 8” features extended hours, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings through Sept. 2, with special programming and outdoor events. “Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism” and “Beyond Impressionism: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet,” through Sept. 12. “Rhythms of the Heart: Illustrations of Ashley Bryan” in the Mind’s Eye Gallery through Oct. 3. 2200 Dodge St., DT / 342-3300 / joslyn.org
Loves Jazz & Arts Center
“Dread In Exile,” a survey of works by Albert Chong, through Aug. 26. 2510 N. 24th St., NOM / 502-5291 / lovesjazzartcenter.org
The Moving Gallery
“The Show That Almost Wasn’t,” photography by James R. Hendrickson, through Aug. 22. 1026 Howard St., DT / 517-8719
Nomad Lounge
“Emptiness – Nothingness,” new work by Chad M. Olsen. Opening reception Aug. 6, 7 p.m. 1013 Jones St., DT / 884-1231 / nomadlounge.com
Old Market Artists Gallery
Work by local artists. First Friday reception Aug. 6, 6 – 9 p.m. 1034 Howard St., DT / 346-6569 / oldmarketartists.com
Omaha Children’s Museum
“Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog,” through Sept. 12. 500 S. 20th St., DT / 342-6164 / ocm.org
Passageway Gallery
Photographs of Omaha architecture by Tim Wright, through July 31. 417 S. 11th St., DT / 341-1910 / passagewaygallery.com
Polyester Gallery
“Mechanical Brides Of The Uncanny” by Edward Bateman, through Aug. 1. 1618 Harney St., DT / 345-0231 / polyestergallery.com
PS Collective
“Chicken Boy’s Big Cluckin’ Art Show,” new work by Kevin Heesacker, through July 30. 6056 Maple St., NOM / 556-9090 / pscollective.com
RNG Gallery at Dixie Quick’s
“’Til Death Do Us Part,” photography by and for Louise Millmann and Rob Gilmer, July 31 – Aug. 22. Opening reception July 31, 7 – 10 p.m. 1915 Leavenworth St., DT / 214-3061
Strategic Air & Space Museum
“Deadly Medicine: Creating The Master Race,” through Aug. 9, organized and circulated by the United States Holocaust Museum. “Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer,” through Jan. 2, 2011, highly detailed 46-foot-long replica. 28210 West Park Hwy., Ashland / 402-944-3100 / strategicairandspace.com
Sunderland Gallery at Cathedral Cultural Center
Pottery by Liz Vercruysse and John Martel, through Aug. 22. 701 N. 40th St., MT / 558-3100 / cathedralartsproject.org/events.asp