about the show
The West Nebraska Arts Center, with the support of the Dr. William and Shari Packard, John and Elizabeth Hancock, Bill and Gretchen Peters, the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and the National Endowment for the Arts is pleased to present Impact Willa Cather by Impact Nebraska. The reception is on Saturday, December 6th, 2pm – 4pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Some of the artists will be at the reception. Come meet them and enjoy some appetizers or a refreshment.
This is a closed group exhibition. In the Main Gallery we will feature artwork captured with Willa Cather in mind. All media was explored and will be in our gallery for the holiday season.
Impact, a non-profit Nebraska visual arts organization, was founded in 1985. Its mission is to educate through outreach programs and exhibitions. From inception, Impact has been recognized for professionalism and a high level of creative expression.
Impact offers four to five major exhibition packages which rotate periodically, each with a focus theme. These themes evolve from Nebraska or Mid-Plain regional sources but must have national appeal. Exhibits are available to large and small venues, both regionally and nationally. Impact's shows continue to generate widespread interest and provide a high-quality educational experience.
Member artists work in a broad range of styles and media. Membership is limited to twenty-five Nebraska artists, nationally recognized within their respective artistic disciplines. Artists are elected through an independent jury. Each member is committed to four years, participating in all programs, exhibitions, and meetings. Many of the founding members continue to be a part of the organization, a testament to their commitment and the organization's success.
Current Impact members include:
Roberta Barnes, Marcia Bauerle, Wava Best, Jo Brown,Patricia Coslor, Ben Darling, Karen Dienstbier, David Dorsey, Debra Joy Groesser, Janna Harsch,Susan Hart, Ken Hosmer, Beth Jasnoch, Jerene Kruse, Kathleen Lohr, Sammy Lynn, Deborah Monfelt, Julia Noyes, Tim O'Neill,Sue Perez, Patricia Schemmer, Donna Schimonitz, Lois Smith, Patsy Smith, Joan Swim, Amy Tomasevicz.
For more information visit their website at: https://impactart-ne.org/about-impact/.
This show will be on display December 4 – 27, 2025. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.
special thanks
Special thanks to volunteers 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 Sunday and Monday. You can also visit our website for upcoming attractions at www.thewnac.com. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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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 West Nebraska Arts Center receive first notification of our events. Members also receive gallery postcards, a monthly newsletter, discounts 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.
