In recognition of the importance of the arts to the cultural life of the Omaha community, Gallery 1516 provides a venue for the exhibition of works of Nebraska and regional artists. We work in conjunction with museums, educational, professional, and performing arts organizations to provide a space in eastern Nebraska for traveling exhibitions, educational lectures, music performances, and more. We support the arts through a broad range of fund-raising activities and community engagement, without charging artists commission fees. Gallery 1516 celebrates Nebraska and regional artists to affirm the value that art holds in the Omaha community and encourage our young people to appreciate art's role in society.

Gallery 1516, described as "the single most impressive gallery space in the region" (The Reader, 2019), was originally constructed in 1883 as a two-story livery stable. Horses occupied stalls on the ground floor, while tack, feed, and buggies were stored on the second floor. In 1925, International Harvester Company bought the stable and modified the building to accommodate selling and repairing farm equipment. Their changes included removing the second floor and interior support columns, replacing them with the wooden trusses seen today.

Visit www.gallery1516.org to learn more about the gallery's history, past exhibitions, events, and more!