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Hot Shops Art Center

Name: Hot Shops Art Center
Address: 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, US
Telephone: +14023426452
Rating: 4.9

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Home to all that is molten with art studios & galleries. Where ideas, dreams come to life.
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10/13/2026

🔥 HOLY SMOKE! 💨 WHAT A NIGHT! 🔥

You all brought the heat to this year’s fundraiser, and we are still GLOWING! ❤️‍🔥

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible artists, enthusiastic attendees, hard-working volunteers, and generous sponsors who helped make this night one to remember.

You showed up, got curious, made a mess, celebrated local art, (some of you totally made mischief....you know who you are 👀👀👀)

One thing is clear: this place burns brighter because of you all.

Thank you for helping to keep the sparks flying.

Until next time, Omaha… stay curious and keep the fire burning! 🔥

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10/05/2026

🔥 THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

Art Factory: After Dark is happening this Friday, October 9, from 6–10 p.m. and you’re invited.

Come curious. Come ready to make something. Come ready for a night that’s a little weird, a little messy, and completely Hot Shops.

Plus, the auction is already LIVE, with more than 80 original works from Hot Shops artists. Register on Handbid and start bidding now!

Friday, October 9 · 6–10 p.m.

Tickets: $55

Get your tickets now through the link in our bio.

https://hotshopsartcenter.org/friday-night-art-fluid/

09/29/2026

The Art Factory Auction is Open!! There are some seriously good pieces waiting for you.

With more than 80 original works in the auction, there’s something for just about everyone. From decorative to functional, from affordable little treasures to beautiful, high-end artwork.

Browse the auction now and find something you love!

Ready to bid?

1. Register for the auction. Download the Handbid app and activate your account so you can bid from your phone and get notifications when someone outbids you.

2. Start bidding! Find your favorites, place your bids, and keep an eye on them throughout the week.

Winning bids will be announced at Art Factory: After Dark on October 9!

Which means you should probably have a ticket, too. 😉

Art Factory: After Dark
Friday, October 9 · 6–10 PM
Hot Shops Art Center

Get your ticket: hotshopsartcenter.org/art-factory-after-dark/

Link in bio

09/22/2026

🔥 GET YOUR TICKETS TO ART FACTORY: AFTER DARK! 🔥
When the lights go down, the art heats up. Step into the Art Factory and get ready for a night that’s curious, weird, a little messy, and completely Hot Shops.

WHEN: Friday, October 9th • 6-10pm

🔥 HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE:
Explore immersive installations, get up close to fiery live art, and jump into hands-on art-making stations. Bid on original artwork from Hot Shops artists, enjoy live music, and fuel up with food, drinks, and Coneflower ice cream.
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Snap photos, follow the music, and discover something unexpected around every corner. Because at Hot Shops, the art doesn’t just hang on the walls - it happens all around you.
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Get curious, experience the heat and make a night out of it!
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GET YOUR TICKETS: https://events.handbid.com/lp/art-factory-after-dark-46054

09/18/2026

Art Factory: After Dark is Three Weeks Away!
And the Art Factory auction goes live in just one week.

Our Hot Shops artists understood the assignment: make it accessible.

The auction will have something for everyone: from decorative to functional, from affordable little treasures to beautiful, high-end original artwork.

Whether you’re looking for something to put on your wall, something useful for your home, or just a little piece of Hot Shops to take home with you, there will be plenty to discover.

And the auction is just one part of the night.
• Get up close to fiery live art.
• Roam through immersive installations.
• Get your hands dirty with hands-on making.
• Listen to live music throughout the evening.
• Eat, drink, mingle and make mischief.

Come curious. Come ready to make something.
Come find something you can’t leave without.

Get tickets! Link in bio or visit hotshopsartcenter.org/art-factory-after-dark/

09/09/2026

Our vision is to be the most alive, open and original visual arts community in Omaha.

Alive? You can feel it the moment you walk through our doors.
Original? Seriously, we’re the OGs.
Open? That means accessible.

We work hard to keep that access affordable, and that includes Art Factory: After Dark, our annual fundraiser.

Your $55 ticket gets you a pretty awesome and original night out, while also helping us keep Hot Shops accessible to every person who is curious and searching for more.

Your ticket gets you all of this:

Live music
• Ryan Kenney
• Jordan Robertson
• Andre Vander Velde
• Keynote Sounds

Food from Bang Catering
• Smoked carrot guacamole with tortilla chips
• Muhammara with pita
• Fried po***ck tacos with spiced slaw and cheddar
• Pimento and pork belly soup

Treats + Drinks
• Coneflower Creamery ice cream
• A signature cocktail from Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• B**r and w**e from Kros Strain Brewing

Low-stress, hands-on making
• Glass stamping
• Aluminum sand casting
• Helen Frankenthaler-inspired collaborative painting
• Shadow dance drawings
• And more!

Original artwork
• Browse and bid on original work from Hot Shops artists.

Your ticket helps support affordable studio spaces for artists, along with education programs and creative experiences that make Hot Shops such a unique part of Omaha.

So, come experience the most alive, open and original visual arts community in Omaha.

Leave inspired. And maybe a little messy.

Art Factory: After Dark
Friday, October 9 · 6–10 PM
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas St., Omaha

Get Your Tickets - Link in bio
https://hotshopsartcenter.org/art-factory-after-dark/

09/05/2026

🎉 ART IN THE PARK 🎉 We have been having a blast hosting FREE art making workshop The RiverFront this Spring & Summer. The fun continues as we have more in store for the rest of summer and fall. So mark those calendars, come on out and let’s get creative. 🎉
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All workshops are all ages and all materials provided. Workshops will take place at the Arrival Plaza located right outside of Kiewit Luminarium.
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No RSVPs needed as all workshops are drop-in. If you arrive and all the seats are full we highly encourage you to come back at 11am as some seats may have opened up. For more information please check out our website.
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09/04/2026

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY. 🔥

Art Factory: After Dark, the Hot Shops annual fundraiser, isn’t just about looking at art. It’s your chance to make some.

Sq**rt a Hot Shops shirt with paint.

Make a sand cast in the Foundry then watch your imprint come to life as molten aluminum is poured into your mold.

Try a no-stress creative activity and remember what it feels like to use all 10 fingers instead of just the one you scroll with.

Get a little curious. Make a little mess.

And there’s plenty more to experience throughout the night:
- Get up close to fiery live art.
- Roam through immersive installations.
- Bid on original artwork from Hot Shops artists.
- Eat. Drink. Mingle. Make mischief.
- Follow the music and see where the night takes you.

Art Factory: After Dark
Friday, October 9
6–10 PM

Come ready to make something.
Leave with a story.

Tickets are on sale now - link in the bio.

04/22/2026

Spark your spring fever at the Hot Shops Spring Open House 🔥🌸 May 1 & 2

Shop for spring with:
• One-of-a-kind yard art + sculptures to bring your outdoor spaces to life
• Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts of handmade jewelry, wall art, and more
• A fresh collection of beautifully crafted, glass-blown w**e glasses for mom’s favorite beverage
• Even something special for your cat 🐾

What to expect:
• Meet the makers across three floors of working studios + galleries
• Live fiery arts demos
• Shop from 50+ artist studios and First Fire Gallery, our student-led retail space
• Experience new exhibitions from Omaha Public Schools Educators + Omaha Catholic School students

Friday, May 1 | 5–8 PM
Kick off the weekend with exhibition openings and shopping!

Saturday, May 2 | 10 AM–6 PM
Spend the day exploring, discovering, and connecting

Suggested $5 donation at the door
Free street parking + free parking at Millwork Commons
Free pedal cab rides from Millwork lots (Sat, 11 AM–2 PM)

Come wander, watch, shop, and feel the heat - there’s nothing like experiencing art where it’s made.

Address

1301 Nicholas Street
Omaha, NE
68102

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+14023426452

Website

http://www.hotshopsartcenter.org/

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