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February 19, 2025 Call for Entries: Cali Common’s Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser
Artists are invited to participate in Cali Common's Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser, May 2-5, 2025. Cali Commons is a non-profit located on…
January 10, 2025 Flutter: A Butterfly Tribute
Show dates & times : Friday, January 17 from 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 19 from 12:00 pm…
January 5, 2025 Flutter Talk: Saving the Monarch's
Join us to learn about the Monarch Butterfly and enjoy the closing reception of Flutter: A Butterfly Tribute Sunday, January 26, 2025…
December 25, 2024 Flutter: A Butterfly Tribute - Artists
CaliCommons is pleased to announce the artist line-up for our upcoming art show Flutter: A Butterfly Tribute Flutter ... to fly…
October 6, 2024 Flutter: A Butterfly Tribute
Join us in celebration of all things that flutter! We are excited to announce our call for artist for our January 2025 Pop-up show -…
November 2, 2023 10/100 Year Celebration
Cali Commons is celebrating its 10th birthday at the same time the building that houses Cali Commons is celebrating 100 years, so we are…
January 13, 2023 Cali Commons Available for Your Event
Hello! Just a quick update - our next group art show will be the last weekend in February. We are always looking for artists to…
December 9, 2022 Winter Art Show
Our winter art show features a wide variety of artists with giftable work at all price points! The gallery will be open: Friday,…
October 28, 2022 Artober Art Show
Join us to see a wide variety of artists at our Artober Art Show! Hours are: Friday, October 28, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,…
September 16, 2022 September Art Show
September's 4th weekend art show is just around the corner! The Opening Reception is Friday, September 23 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The gallery…
July 29, 2022 Mid Summer Art Show
Mid Summer Art Show Cali Commons 518 N 40th St, Omaha, NE Opening: Friday, July 29, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Additional open hours: Saturday and…
March 25, 2022 Express Yourself
Express Yourself Spring Art Show Friday, March 25, 2022 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cali Commons 518 N 40th St Omaha, NE 68131 Check out the works…
December 19, 2021 Winter Art Show
Cali Commons Winter Art Show Sunday, December 19, 2021 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. 518 N 40th St Omaha, NE Come and enjoy some wonderful art from…
November 11, 2021 Don We Now Our Warm Apparel
Don We Now Our Warm Apparel is a benefit for the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association's Little Free Hygiene Pantry, which is located…
September 22, 2021 California Dreamin'
Bring in the sunshine with us at the California Dreamin' show! This pop up show, featuring emerging artists, will open Saturday,…
July 16, 2021 Cali Vision
Cali Commons is holding a soft re-opening event Saturday, July 17 from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. We are excited for the opening and the wide…
January 2, 2020 Event Calendar
December 26, 2019 Clothing Swap
Sunday, December 29 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cali Commons 518 N 40th St in Omaha Calling all thrifters and end-of-year closet-purgers! Do you…
August 23, 2019 Art Slumber Party
We're throwing an all night art party! The party begins at 8:00 pm on Friday, September 6 and wraps up at 8:00 the next morning. We just…
June 10, 2019 Member Meeting and Idea Jam
Member Meeting and Idea Jam Tuesday, June 11 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Cali Commons (518 N 40th St) Cali Commons is transitioning to a member-led…
June 6, 2019 The Collection of Portia Pemrod
Friday, June 7th, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cali Commons 518 N 40th St, Omaha A collection from the estate of Portia Pemrod will be on display…
May 9, 2019 Member Meeting and Idea Jam
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Cali Commons - 518 N 40th St, Omaha, NE 68131 Cali Commons is transitioning to a member-led…
May 8, 2019 Portia Pemrod Installation Party
Friday, May 10 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cali Commons - 518 N 40th St, Omaha, NE 68131 At this event, the Common Collaboration Club will…
March 30, 2019 Podcast Project: The Re-making of Cali Commons
In February of 2019, we started working on a podcast along to go along with the relaunch of Cali Commons. With guidance, creative and…
March 30, 2019 Cali Commons + Meow Wolf DIY Fund
Exciting news… Cali Commons has been selected as one of the recipients of the Meow Wolf DIY fund ! This fund was created to…
March 30, 2019 Meow Wolf: Origin Story AND Maximalist Installation Planning Party
Join us for a FREE screening of the Meow Wolf: Origin Story - a documentary about the rise of Meow Wolf from Santa Fe to Denver and…
March 7, 2019 Community Conversations: The Future of Cali Commons
When: Sunday March 10th 6:30 -AND- Thursday March 14th 6:30 Where: Cali Commons - 518 N 40th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68131 Join us to…
March 7, 2019 Pocket Vinyl World Record Tour
Pocket Vinyl, the unique piano/painting duo from CT, are in the midst of their most ambitious tour to date: breaking the world record…
February 24, 2019 Meow Wolf: Origin Story
Update: This event is still on! We will also be scheduling at least one more showing, so if the weather keeps you away today, you'll…
October 17, 2018 Pocket Vinyl and Neil Anders LIVE
LIVE music at Cali Commons! Saturday, October 20 8:00 p.m. Pocket Vinyl is a duo from New London, CT consisting of a one man piano…
October 9, 2018 Pocket Vinyl October!
Coming up at Cali Commons this month... not one, but TWO events highlighting Pocket Vinyl , a musician-painter duo hailing from New…
July 17, 2018 Uncommon July
July's UNCOMMON event will start with a competitive (4ft. x 2ft.) painting session feat. Kelsea Brunner (@kberlu) & Special Guest. We…
June 9, 2018 Uncommon June
June's UNCOMMON event will start with a competitive (4ft. x 2ft.) painting featuring 2 local artists yet to be determined. We will end…
May 30, 2018 Collaborative Open Painting
Ever wondered what it would be like to work on one painting with a group of people? Here is your chance to create something unique by…
May 10, 2018 Uncommon May
May's UNCOMMON event will start with a competitive (4ft. x 2ft.) painting session feat. Gerard Pefung & TBA We will end the evening with…
May 10, 2018 Free Italian Crash Course
Finally a chance to learn Italian and it won't even cost you a dime! Sara will be holding a 2 hour learning session where she will teach…
February 2, 2018 Announcing Uncommon Member Tours
At Cali Commons we are launching a new member program, called the Uncommon Core. You may have seen something about it online, or in this…
February 1, 2018 ARE YOU UNCOMMON?
WE ARE SEEKING LOCAL ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, DESIGNERS, MAKERS, PERFORMERS AND POLYMATHS. WE NEED YOU TO HELP START A LOCAL RENAISSANCE!…
February 1, 2018 WANT TO SUPPORT UNCOMMON IDEAS?
HELP YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, DESIGNERS, MAKERS, PERFORMERS AND POLYMATHS. WE NEED YOU TO HELP START A LOCAL RENAISSANCE! Support…
February 1, 2018 Make a Donation
Click below to make a tax-deductible donation in support of Cali Commons! Your gift will be used to support everything we do to help…
January 28, 2018 Cali Commons Welcomes Nyok Kuoiloi
One of our earliest community members Nyok is promoting his first official event at Cali Commons next Saturday . Stop by to learn about…
January 25, 2018 Cali Commons is featured in B2B Magazine
If you didn't get a chance to read about our new membership program in the latest issue of Omaha B2B Magazine make sure you take a few…
January 19, 2018 State of the Commons - 2018
Luke provides a quick update about where Cali Commons is headed in 2018.
January 17, 2018 New Services for our Creative Community
For the uncommonly creative -- artists, performers, designers, innovators, multipotentialites, and entreprenuers in the community, we…
January 10, 2018 Are you a Multipotentialite?
Cali Commons is built for the uncommonly creative, it's a creativity incubator and an idea marketplace. We struggle with what to call…
December 4, 2017 Omaha Artist & Entrepreneurial Interest Session
Join us for two sessions on our upcoming membership model. Wednesday, December 6th and 13th 6-9PM Cali Commons - 518 N 40th St. - Omaha,…
November 7, 2017 Uncommon November
Hey everyone! Don't miss out on our next event, there will be collaborative and competitive painting in addition to music provided by DJ…
October 30, 2017 November Idea Jam!
Due to last month's great turnout, we're back with Idea Jam for November! Same time, same place, new ideas! Join us each Wednesday in…
October 9, 2017 Weekly Idea Jam Continued!
Happy Monday! This week, we continue our weekly Idea Jam on Wednesday, Oct. 11th, from 6-9PM. If you have an idea for something you want…
October 3, 2017 Weekly Idea Jam
Hey Omaha! Join us each week of October to explore your ideas, share your stories, & collaborate with other creative people. The Idea…
September 25, 2017 Last Happy Hour!
Join us this Wednesday (09/27) for our last Happy Hour! We'll be gathering from 5-8PM at Cali Commons. There will be snacks, there will…
September 22, 2017 Join us for Uncommon September!
Come celebrate Cali Commons 's 4th birthday with an afternoon/evening of live paintings, music, food/beverages, and cat caricatures!…
September 22, 2017 Luke Luc presents: EMERGENT COMPLEXITIES IN INFINITE SPACES
Luke Luc presents: EMERGENT COMPLEXITIES IN INFINITE SPACES [Mini-exhibit & Artist talk (@ 6:30)] Artist Statement "We can define spaces…
August 23, 2017 Cali Commons Happy Hour
When was the last time you took your eyes off the computer screen? Probably longer than recommended. Cali Commons is hosting a Happy…
August 2, 2017 Networking Night!
Join Cali Commons for Networking Night! Wednesday, August 9th from 6-9PM! Be sure to unwind after work and socialize before summer ends!…
June 19, 2017 Pizza and BYOB!
Cali Commons is opening the space for the public! Come learn about who we are and what we do! We can tell you about our services and how…
June 15, 2017 Swap: A Modular Framing System
Our modular framing system allows you to mix it up, by changing how your art is displayed as often as you'd like! Put a new piece on…
June 15, 2017 New Open Hours!
Stop by Cali Commons during our new office hours! We are relaunching with new products and services for art lovers, artists, and local…
June 12, 2017 Collectors Club
We are working on building the artist community. Our mission is to help artists by making the collection process easier. Learn more…
June 9, 2017 Business Growers and Entrepreneurs
We are looking for early-stage businesses. We want to help get you started and see if we can't help you get traction! Get more info!…
March 19, 2017 Artist Community
We are working on building a community for artists. This community will help artists market themselves, while working together on…
February 18, 2017 Saturdays at Cali Commons
The Cali Commons art gallery is open each Saturday from 3pm-7pm, with a special activity each week at 4pm. Featured Artist A featured…
December 1, 2016 Holiday Special
Buying art as a gift can be difficult - will they like what you pick? That's why we've created the Cali Commons holiday special ! From…
May 16, 2016 Random Arts Omaha presents PAPER at Cali Commons
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 20, 2016 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cali Commons - 518 N 40th St, Omaha Random Arts Omaha presents PAPER: a group…
December 30, 2015 Changes Coming Soon…
We've been a bit quiet here at Cali Commons… But we've been busy behind the scenes, making some exciting plans for 2016! I don't…
November 13, 2015 Lucky 13 Art Show
Friday, November 13, join us for Brad Abboud's Lucky 13 Art Show, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. More details on Facebook… See a sneak preview…
September 4, 2015 Chalk and Charcoal: A collection of drawings by Molly Nicklin
Molly Nicklin presents a three part series titled Chalk and Charcoal. The show will be up at the Cali Commons gallery throughout the…
August 7, 2015 Little Free Library Opening & Body Memory by Kelsey Magnuson
Sunday, August 9th 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cali Commons Join us outside Cali Commons for the unveiling of the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood…
July 26, 2015 Art of the Back Rub
Sunday, August 2nd, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cali Commons – 518 N 40th St, Omaha Join us for a FREE class taught by Laura Phares Black. We'll go…
May 31, 2015 Group Show: Sarah McWilliams, Rick Merwin, and Jason H. Smith
In June, Cali Commons presents the work of three local artists: Sarah McWilliams, Rick Merwin, and Jason H. Smith. An Artist Reception…
April 30, 2015 Assailants by Brian Joseph Tait
Brian Joseph Tait's work is all by-products of the prevalent punk attitude and the observations he's made of the world around him. He…
March 31, 2015 You’re the Artist! at Cali Commons
Sunday, April 19 Noon to 4:00 p.m. – Come to Cali Commons to create your masterpiece! 1:00 and 3:00 – Guided training sessions Saturday,…
March 16, 2015 Luc Amstrong’s Art is a Product
Luke Armstrong's latest show is a continuation of his 2014 show, titled Art is for Everyone. The work in this new show builds on the…
January 18, 2015 Spoken Word Wednesday
Hosted at your local Cali Commons Located 518 N 40th st (Near Midtown). This event gives people the chance to come out and speak their…
December 2, 2014 Cali Commons Holiday Art and Craft Sale
Join us for a special holiday group sale, featuring affordable works of art and handmade crafts by local artists. Paintings, note cards,…
November 5, 2014 Victoria Hoyt – Accidental Invaders
"My paintings carry the spirit of childhood fear, fantasy and story-telling. I like thinking about the things lurking in the corner of…
October 26, 2014 Willie Miller – Who Is Tru-Illz
"I've always had an eye for art and colors. I love looking at how things collaborate and match with each other," said Willie Miller.…
October 9, 2014 George Garrett III – Urbanistic Creations
George Garrett III has always been interested in creating art. He said his first foray into drawing came at the age of four years old.…
September 25, 2014 James Bundy – Paperbacks and VHS
When he was a kid, artist James Bundy really wanted to be a paleontologist. He wanted to create a time machine and travel back to see…
September 16, 2014 Brad Abboud – Paul’s Boutique, A tribute on canvas
Brad Abboud is rocking a house party at the drop of a hat with his Paul's Boutique show Roughly 2 years ago artist Brad Abboud was…
August 8, 2014 Cali Commons Presents Maria Wolpert
Growing up in Iowa, surrounded by a family who concentrated on pursuing careers in medicine, it is surprising Maria Wolpert grew up to…
July 21, 2014 Steven Hill – Drawing on a Lifetime of Inspiration
In a society that's more apt to have its collective face buried in their phone, tablet, or laptop, you'll find Steve Hill intensely bent…
July 1, 2014 Brian Gennardo – Passing Through
Fourteen years ago, Brian Gennardo – who bears an uncanny resemblance to a young Tom Waits – had car trouble and got stuck in Omaha on…
June 17, 2014 Neil Orians – Nothing Is Fine But I Swear That It’s Alright
Art that makes an impact doesn't typically come from easy, comfortable parts of life. Every artist strives to create meaningful pieces…
June 2, 2014 Ronal Boone – The Journey
We're all on a journey, but most of us would be apprehensive to show the world what it's taken to get where we are today. This is not…
May 21, 2014 Josh Schmidt – Beauty Amongst the Bones
Josh Schmidt says his passion for art began in high school, and we're so glad he kept it going. His flair for the unique makes him one…
April 15, 2014 Art & Craft Fair
Handmade art for you, your home & garden When: Saturday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm Where: Here at Cali Commons (518 N. 40th St.) Perfect…
April 3, 2014 Year of the Startup – Kickoff Party
Come join us on Thursday April 17th anytime between 5-10pm. Year of the Startup will share their organizational mission all while…
March 31, 2014 Sarah Fettin – Relating Through Personal Exploration
When you hear about a female artist presenting a show based on her journey into personal acceptance, your first thought probably runs…
March 12, 2014 Luke Armstrong - Art is for Everyone
The idea of artistic exploration deals with challenging societal norms and expressing yourself through your own creative process.…
January 28, 2014 Art Opening / Crowdfunding Event at Cali Commons
When : Saturday, February 8th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Where : Cali Commons, 518 N 40th St (on the southwest corner of 40th and…
December 6, 2013 [forty ten] Comes to Cali Commons
Here at Cali Commons, we are excited to show [forty ten], an exhibit collected from eight student artists from the University of…
October 31, 2013 About the artist: Megan Thomas
Megan Thomas doesn't see the everyday as mundane. What may go overlooked has its own value and a role in our daily lives. Every painting…
October 28, 2013 Opening for Megan Thomas
"I am interested in magnifying the ordinary and the overlooked," is the general idea of all of my work. Progress by Megan Thomas When:…