
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.

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.
The atmosphere becomes an energetic social hub during First Fridays, complete with a dance floor and beer availability. It serves as a vibrant, multi-use community hub for the local arts scene.ambiance_potoo
Visitors enjoy visiting during First Fridays to experience the rotating exhibits and the lively atmosphere with a dance floor.reviews_potoo
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