New American Arts Festival

Friday, October 2, 2026

Founded in 2013, the New American Arts Festival takes place during August First Friday and was created to connect Omaha’s immigrant and refugee communities with the broader cultural life of their new home. The festival celebrates the arts and cultures of Syrian, Karen, Nepali, Afghan, Mexican, Rwandan, Burundian, Sudanese, Thai, and other New American artists in collaboration with community partners and neighborhood businesses.

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About Petshop

Located in the Benson neighborhood, this venue functions as a collaborative hub that provides shared creative space for artists through various galleries and studios.story_potoo

2725 N 62nd St, Omaha, NE 68104

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