If you’re not familiar with the work of Omaha native Kent Bellows, you’ll want to head to Joslyn this fall to see a mind-blowing collection of his drawings and paintings. If you are familiar with his work, you’ve probably already been there. In fact, more than 2,000 visitors saw the exhibition, Beyond Realism: The Works [...]
Archive for the ‘Design’ category
Beyond Realism
10/05/10Locally grown
08/27/10Our work with Live Well Omaha has introduced us to a lot of exciting new plans for our city — one of which is happening right under our noses at Emspace. Donna Welchert, our production manager-designer-IT whiz and general fixer is also a produce farmer who, along with her husband Ed, is on the front [...]
On the Street
08/02/10It may not have made the Times Sunday Styles section, but the surprise hit of the summer season is Nebraska Book Company’s “Buy, Return, Reuse” tee shirt. Originally designed for the company’s 2010 corporate brochure by former Emspace intern Josh Schwieger, the shirt is now in production to meet the requests of college bookstores across [...]
Let’s Get Moving!
03/19/10Since 2003, Emspace has been involved with wellness initiatives in our community, most notably Activate Omaha, which promotes the benefits of daily physical activity. As a non-profit organization, Activate Omaha has enjoyed some years of adequate funding–and some years with less. But throughout, we’ve continued to be inspired by the dedication, tenacity and insight of [...]
The inside story
03/16/10Since 1941, UNO has kept alumni connected through a variety of publications. We’re proud to be a part of that tradition with the recent launch of the university’s newest publication, UNO Magazine. It’s the first time the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Foundation and the UNO Alumni Association have combined forces [...]
Right in our own back yard
02/16/10A few months ago, I spent some time rediscovering the Walker Art Center’s Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. I have always admired the natural galleries of the garden and the quality of the artwork included in that collection. On this trip, I was particularly interested to revisit Brower Hatcher’s piece, Prophesy of the Ancients, since I [...]
Resolutions 2010: Enjoy, Learn, Connect
01/05/10While 2009 won’t go down as our favorite year ever, it at least provided Emspace with extra momentum to celebrate the new year. This year’s resolutions? Enjoy more, keep learning, and make a difference along the way. And despite the obstacles, we can’t forget that, in fact, we’re lucky. We work with businesses and non-profit [...]
Emspace and Omaha Books have it covered
11/14/09Our work to design a book highlighting Omaha architectural firm Bahr Vermeer Haecker’s 40 years of achievement was honored for design by the Nebraska Book Awards program on November 14, 2009, at a ceremony in Lincoln. The awards are sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and supported by the Nebraska Library Commission. BVH [...]
