“Dry Times” by Omaha ceramic artist Jess Benjamin, focuses on water usage in the Great Plains, a regional concern related to the phenomenon of global drought. Benjamin will attend the artist reception.
The west gallery features a show curated by UNL’s Elizabeth Ingraham titled “Drought Interpretations” and features paintings, fabric work and other pieces inspired by the issue of drought.

The Great Plains Art Museum is also participating in Lincoln’s Picture to Win contest during this First Friday, see details about participating here: http://www.lincoln.org/play/seelincoln.