Art Talk Live

Adrienne is a veterinarian technician who creates pet portraits in pastel painting. She will be curating a show at Clements Noyes Art Gallery in August 2026 called the Human Animal Bond. There are 11 artists in the show with a large variety of art media represented.

Judy Wu-Smart is a research professor at University of Nebraska Lincoln. She creates sculptural art works to represent her ideas and inspirations about bees and pollinators.

Zac Halley and Mike Fallon joined Art Talk Live to share the developments of the 2026 Sunken Gardens planting and design. Clements Noyes Art Gallery will host Art in the Garden on September 12, 2026 in the beautiful Sunken Gardens.

Jean Jensen, an oil painter of Nebraska landscapes and much more, uses colorful bold color in calm peaceful subjects. From Lewellen, NE, Jean draws her inspiration from her surroudings and tells that story.

Bob has a 93 year lifetime of exploring nature and working as a biologist. His sense of discovery in nature lead him to photography in his retirement. He keeps an involved life using drones, dash, and eyeglass cameras now to continue his passion and exploration. Listen in as Bob shares his last 8 years of discovery.

Sandy has explored arts and crafts her whole life and has now chosen acrylic painting. Listen to her journey and tips about always leading a creative life.

Mary is a new painter and explains her journey of a few years into painting and selling her work at Clements Noyes Art Gallery in Lincoln, NE.

Bob creatively explores chip carving on wood. His creations are intricate and relief geometric and natural designs.

History Musicians and Performers at Art in the Garden 2025

Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

Kami Brinkerhoff of the Lincoln Iris Society shares her passion for iris and art. Preparing for this year's society fundraiser, Lincoln Iris Society has partnered with a trio of floral artists who passionately represent the garden in their subject matter. Julia Noyes, Janna Harsch, and Lynette Fast will be presenting their work alongside the hundreds of iris rhyzomes available at the event Jul...

Nick is a vocalist and steel resonator guitar musician playing his original compositions. Nick will join us at Clements Noyes Art Gallery June 13th for a music room and art opening.

Dana Clements shares about upcoming Art in the Garden 2025 event. The 13th annual event, Enchanted Ocean will be held September 20, 2025.

Cindy McClellan is a sculptor who uses wood and torch burning to produce unique original abstract representations of her thoughts and surroundings. Cindy prefers a physical art that the viewer can interact with. She is curating the July 2025 focus at Clements Noyes Art Gallery.

Art in the Garden Promo 2025

Zac and Mike lead the public gardens crew of Lincoln Parks and Recreation. They facilitate the planting, care, and maintenance of all the public gardens in Lincoln, NE. Zac and Mike explain the role they and their crew play in caring for the gardens and contributing to the beauty of our city.

Dave is returning to Lincoln with a new burst of energy and focus on art. He brings nearly a decade of experiences that come with his art. Listen to his journey and the valuable item in his life called ART.

Becky is an artist who keeps an open mind to explore new materials and options in life. Currently she is burning drawings on wood.

Curt Adams sculpture is imaginative and an array of discovery. Adams paper sculptures will take you to another world and lead you on a creative journey.

Ruth is a painter involved in a gallery for over 8 years. She loves the analytical process of painting with acrylic paint and alcohol inks in an expressive representational style.

Julia has a lifetime of studying color and loves to teach and share with others. Noyes describes the interesting content and knowledge you can take away when learning about color from an artist.

Cody's sculpture is imaginative and other worldly. He wire wraps, electroforms, epoxy's, felts, and uses light and music to tell a story that only the viewer can imagine and discover.