I cannot say enough wonderful things about the (402) Arts Collective. I had the pleasure of photographing a few of their newest instructors for the webpage (check it out here: http://www.402artscollective.org/meet-our-instructors)
The (402) Arts Collective is a fantastic group of Omaha indiviudals that are dedicated to the community and education in the arts. Here is a blurb directly from their website:
The 402 Arts Collective is a vibrant network of artists who are committed to impacting the culture and serving the Omaha, Nebraska community. We believe that when you give the right tools to an artist with a heart to serve, they can change the culture. We foster a vibrant and growing collective of artists who are on a mission to serve others and make an impact in the lives of those they mentor. We have pooled our resources together to make a greater impact together collectively on our community. Through teaching, creating, and performing, our students learn important life skills such as self-confidence, an appreciation of excellence, teamwork, and communication.
Through the various stages of creative expression – Education, Creation, and Performance – The 402 Arts Collective provides the catalyst to a richer arts culture in our community. A number of valuable programs have grown from this gathering of talents and resources. Programs, including The 402 Rock Academy, 402 Lessons Studio, and Arts Education Connection, are dedicated to providing tangible training and instruction to students of all ages. Other programs, such as The 402 Venue and The 402 Recording Studio, are designed to provide local artist avenues to hone their talent and craft.
