Shawn Bainbridge

  • The New BLK teams up with ice creamery to tell Silicon Prairie stories

    This summer, Omaha ad agency The New BLK has teamed up with Wells Enterprise—the Le Mars, Iowa-based makers of Blue Bunny and 2nd St. Creamery ice creams—to showcase some of the Silicon Prairie’s most passionate individuals. Throughout the summer, The New BLK team has been traveling with 2nd St. Creamery across the Midwest to showcase…

  • More on New BLK: Matt Linder, Shawn & Shane Bainbridge

    Amidst downtown Omaha’s streets of corporate businesses lie somewhat-hidden art hubs that not only strive to promote local and in-residence artists, but also look to generate thought, conversation and debate within the creative community. While art facilities like KANEKO are known for turning heads as an innovative open space for the mind…

  • New BLK works to redefine local art community through connectivity

    While Omaha artists are working together to build awareness about their industry, a divide remains between the creative class’ so-called starving artists and commercial designers. Although they share the same playground, those who sacrifice their material well-being to focus on their artistry keep to local art galleries and museums, while those who create art…