about the show
The West Nebraska Arts Center, with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, the National Endowment for the Arts, is pleased to present our annual IMAGE Show. The opening reception will be Thursday, January 29th at 5pm – 7pm. We would also like to thank Laura Clark for sponsoring this show in the loving memory of Bill Clark.
The Image Photography Exhibit will be on display at the West Nebraska Arts Center January 29 – February 21, 2026. We have classes open for students aged kindergarten – 6th grade on Tuesdays. Then on Wednesdays we have multigenerational virtual work study/classes. Both of these education opportunities are 4pm – 5:30pm. Contact us or get more information on our website.
We want to congratulate our winners. We had roughly 40 artist at our 44th Annual Image Show. Thank you to all who participated! Best of Show in the Adult Division goes to Paul Snyder of Scottsbluff, Ne with Perseverance. Honorable Mentions in the Adult Division go to Rod Clause of Minatare, Ne with Watcher I and Terry Eck of Alliance, Ne with Tile Canyons. In the Youth Division Best of Show goes to Bailey Keller of Scottsbluff, Ne with Crimson Leaves, she also got Honorable Mentions with Eddie Eye and Chords and Colors. Our Jim Downey Award Best Landscape goes to Home by Rick Myers of Gering, NE. The Michael Javornok Award goes to Westlawn Sunrise also by Rick Myers.
This year we also wanted to honor one of our amazing participants, Doris Holloway. She passed away this year, and we would like to thank her for all the years she was involved at WNAC. She will be missed and remembered by presenting an award in her name. This award was given to the person who captured photography in a Doris Holloway fashion. The winner of this award goes to Charles Lierk for Wings of Dominion of Alliance, Ne.
To all those who entered in the show, thank you again for being part of the arts in your area! This is a fantastic show with an abundance of talent.
West Nebraska Arts Center is a cultural non-profit organization committed to education, awareness, and excellence in the arts, serving the North Platte Valley Region. WNAC is located at 106 East 18th Street in Scottsbluff, NE. Visit the Arts Center’s website, www.thewnac.com, to learn more.
special thanks
Special thanks to volunteers Laura Clark and Karen Mecklem for their assistance in the gallery. Also thank you to the West Nebraska Arts Center Board for bringing food to the reception.
about WNAC
The West Nebraska Arts Center is a 501c3 cultural non-profit organization committed to education, awareness, and excellence in the arts, serving the North Platte Valley Region. WNAC is located at the corner of 1st Avenue and 18th Street in Scottsbluff, NE. Visit the gallery free of charge Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5, Saturdays from 1 to 5. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. You can also visit our website for upcoming attractions at www.thewnac.com. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram.
show your support
WNAC is supported by local businesses and individuals who value having the Arts Center in our community. Do you support WNAC with an annual membership gift? If not, please consider joining our efforts. Members of the West Nebraska Arts Center receive first notification of our events. Members also receive gallery postcards, a monthly newsletter, discounts on gallery and gift shop purchases, as well as classes, workshops, fundraiser tickets, and other special events. You will also receive the WNAC newsletter and invitations to special events. Activate or renew your membership online at www.thewnac.com, by visiting the Arts Center office, or call 308-632-2226.
