"JUST FOR FUN"

NOVEMBER 18TH, 2025 - JANUARY 4TH, 2026

QUILTS FROM AWARD WINNING QUILTER MARY SUE SUIT

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Mary Sue Suit of Sidney, NE is an award-winning quilt designer, teacher, and author whose works include:

"All the Blocks are Geese"

"A New Twist on Triangles"

"A New Turn on Drunkard's Path"

"Crazy Eights (Fun with Eight Pointed Stars)" published by That Patchwork Place.

Her original works, quilted by Diana Larson of Sidney, NE and award-winning quilter and author Judy Woodworth of Rapid City, SD, have been included in national and international quilt shows. These quilts are presented here with their knowledge and permission. 

"Touring Portraits of African American Leaders"

Photography from Herb Thompson

NOVEMBER 18TH TO DECEMBER 27TH, 2025

Carnegie Arts Center is thrilled to announce "Portraits of Black Leaders", a captavating Black and White photography exhibition showcasing the work of Herb Thompson. The exhibition showcasing the work of Herb Thompson. The exhibition will be on dispay at CAC in the studio gallery.

Herb Thompson is known for his intimate formal portraiture, unique landscape, revealing architectural and special event photography. This exhibition will feature thriteen pieces that explore the rich historical and cultural heritage rarely seen by audiences. The contributions of this group of African American leaders is vast, extending well beyond Nebraska. 

Artist Bio:

Herb Thompson is a former photographer for the Omaha Star Newspaper, lead photographer for the Omaha Jazz & Blues Festival, Omaha Fashion Week, African American Leadership Awards, and freelance photographer for Omaha Performing Arts, Rose Performing Arts, as well a receipient of grants from the Nebraska Arts Council. He has also conducted workshops for LinkedIn, University of Nebraska, and local photgraphy clubs.

"ALPHA SCHOOL"

On display from NOVEMBER 18TH TO DECEMBER 27TH, 2025

For over 40 years, Alpha School has offered services for students in southeast Nebraska and Western Iowa who have not been successful in the public school system. Students are typically referred to Alpha school because they are phycially aggressive, verbally aggressive, or display other behaviors that negatively impact their academic and/or social progress and the learning of others. Alpha School believes that all students regardless of their disability can change it they understand how change benefits them and are taught replacement skills. We begin with the assumption our students have not mastered certain life skills and require participation in our skill development program utilizing a "learning by doing" model.

Artists in this exhibit range from elementary to high school. They are students who are working very hard to channel their energy and emotions into their artistry and have created a beautiful show to be truly proud of. We are honored to gie these students the opportunity to showcase their budding talents.