An event celebrating the art of Omaha and beyond will kick off Friday at Aksarben Village.
This year’s Omaha Art Fair will be held June 12-14.
The event was started in 2025 as a replacement for the Omaha Summer Arts Festival, which ended its 50-year run in 2024.
Adam Weiss, President of Omaha Art Fair, said he participated in the Omaha Summer Arts Festival for a decade before it ended, and wanted Omaha to retain a summer art event.
“I ran it by myself last year and got a board together this year after everybody saw it was going good,” Weiss said. “Last year I primarily relied on family and friends. This year I’ve got more volunteers from the community, and am always looking for other volunteers, whether that be board work, tearing down tents, working at the bar or helping with the kids’ areas. There are definitely lots of volunteer positions and hopefully we’ll continue to grow and get more people involved.”
The fair, which is free to attend, offers a blend of art, live music and family-friendly activities.
Attendees can explore work from more than 160 artists from across the country, each presenting unique styles and mediums. Four local galleries will have a presence at the event, and a creation station will offer activities for kids. A community mural will also be at the event.
Local vendors will provide food, and there will be interactive hands-on activities, engaging live demonstrations and opportunities to connect with the creative community.
This year’s music lineup features both local and international talent with performances from Blues Beatles (from Brazil), Blue House, Kris Lager, Josh Hoyer, Hector Anchondo, Matt Cox, Back Alley and Sailing in Soup.
Since its inception, the fair has connected artists with the community, fostered cultural appreciation and supported the local creative economy.
“The Omaha Art Fair is more than an event — it’s a celebration of creativity and community,” Weiss said in a press release. “We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to Aksarben Village for a weekend that supports artists and brings people together.”