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Andrew Marinkovich photographed tenants of Empty Room
This past May, the crew from Malone & Co. really impressed me when they photographed the events of Big Omaha. It was the first time I had encountered their work and I’m glad I did, I’ve since followed it on and off through their blog. Their latest post came from Andrew Marinkovich, but I think…
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Mary Wees recounts ’25 Days of Building’ project
Upon publishing yesterday’s Empty Room post, I remembered unreleased videos of Mary Wees’ September installation, 25 Days of Building. In the first, she talks about her experiences and takeaways from the project, and in the second she gives a tour of the art that was created in the space. During the month of October, Mary’s…
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ORGANISM grows in Empty Room through Nov. 28
The last installation in Empty Room at 13th and Webster (the Saddle Creek complex) is up and running with only a couple weeks left of poetry readings and chair building. Poet Matt Mason collaborated with furniture makers Peter Cales and Doug Kiser to create ORGANISM: A Festival of Words & Building. Dominating the room is…
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Mary Wees collaborates with 25 artists for 25 Days of Building
The latest installation to move into Empty Room is Mary Wees’ 25 Days of Building, a collaborative art project bringing together 25 artists to build a gallery in 25 days. Empty Room began this past June as a six month long experiment by Bluestone Development, Secret Penguin, and What Cheer. Located at 13th and Webster…
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Empty Room looking for Nov. tenant, proposals due Friday
I just retweeted the above from @SiliconPrairie, but I felt it needed a post, as well. What began this past June as a “six month long experiment,” has proved to be a solid example of Omaha’s creative and innovative community. According to Empty Room’s website, Bluestone Development, Secret Penguin, and What Cheer created Empty Room…
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Interview with Elle Lien about CLEAN PLATE
Elle Lien’s project is called CLEAN PLATE. The goal…to raise awareness around food and the art of eating. The CLEAN PLATE installation at 22 Floors Empty Room is an opportunity for Elle to share with others her belief that the act of eating is an everyday expression of our most deeply held values. It will…
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300 Square moved in…ready to rock and roll!
The team at 300 Square has moved in Empty Room and is ready for this weekend’s festivities! Take a peek at some of the preview photos from the space that Kris and James sent across and don’t forget the party this weekend! Saturday, July 11th: 300 Square + DJ Brent Crampton, Jay Kline and the…
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300 Square gets ready to rock Empty Room
Last week I had an opportunity to talk with Kris and James, the minds behind 300 Square, the newest installation coming this week at Bluestone Development’s Empty Room project. I’m excited by the most recent installation not only because of Kris and James’ passion to raise awareness around sustainability, but for their grassroots spirit. They…