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The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s community. beyourself boutique aims to promote self-esteem and celebrate women of all sizes by eliminating traditional sizing and focusing on fit. Owners and sisters, Jennie O’Dell and Kim Vasey sat down with us to discuss the importance of the empowerment of women.
The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s community. Audio Helkuik has been changing the fashion-scape in Omaha with custom-crafted leather goods since 2011. With a unique approach to gender-free styling, Audio encourages the Omaha community to get creative with the ways they express themselves.
The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s community. The Union for Contemporary Art “strengthens the cultural and social landscape of our community by using the arts as a vehicle to inspire positive social change.” Patrick Mainelli, Communications Director, and Mary Lawson, Program Coordinator, discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the art community and how the work towards equity and social justice is built into The Union’s core mission.
The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s community. Culxr House is a community hub focused on creating a safe space for talent and economic opportunity in North Omaha. We spoke with Founder and Director Marcey Yates, as well as Culxr House partner and Demonstration Organizer JaKeen Fox, about how they’re equipping locals to take action towards change, and their long-term goals for restorative justice in Omaha’s Black community.
The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s Community. NOISE (North Omaha Information Support Everyone) is a community-led news organization developed to address the information gap within North Omaha. We spoke with Founder and Director Dawaune Hayes about diversity in news and being environmentally conscious.
Keith Rodger has been involved with Omaha Fashion Week for eight seasons as Music Director and Metropolitan Community College Student Night panelist. We chatted with Keith about the keys to success in the music industry and how Make Believe Studios is keeping up with the West Coast.
Ariel Panowicz, Photographer and Creative Director, has been on the Omaha scene for over 10 years creating and cultivating her art. Ariel recently led the petition for self-employed and contracted workers to receive unemployment benefits during COVID-19. We (virtually) met with Ariel to discuss Omaha’s vibrant arts community and the help creatives can receive during the pandemic.
MJ Peters, talented event coordinator, producer, singer, and actress, shares her passion for Omaha and its’ vibrant arts community. Her latest project, the Omaha Creative Directory, helps her showcase local talent and bring the community together in a shared, online space.
Made in Omaha curates goods from local makers in a one-stop shopping experience. Their mission to support the local economy is more important than ever before. Owners Nick Huff, Teri Healy, and Brandon Beed share the mission behind their business and how Omaha can back their community of talented makers.
Omaha Fashion Week’s passion series The Front Row offers an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community. Heather Hooton is a beloved fashion photographer and stylist who makes up half of Heather and Jameson, Omaha Fashion Week’s runway photography team. Heather sat down with us to talk trends for Spring/Summer 2020, what to wear for fashion week, and how to find your personal style!
Founder and director of Culxr House, Marcey Yates, shares how he is making an impact in the Omaha community with his passion for music, arts, and culture.
Paty Figtree, licensed cosmetologist and Beauty Alliance member, has been involved with Omaha Fashion Week for seven years. Paty shares secrets of the beauty industry and how the community can be better supported.
Develop Model, Ellie Krupicka, kickstarted her modeling career at the age of 15 and has worked as both a model and mentor in the industry. With over seven years of experience with Omaha Fashion Week as a model and volunteer, Ellie says that fashion week is her favorite time of the year.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! During Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall 2019 showcase, Lauren Glowacki debuted her first collection as an emerging designer under the label Lauren Glowacki Designs.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! Couture X Convo creators Bayani Seldera and Zachary Roland share how they hope to facilitate important discussions and unite the fashion community in Omaha.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! Rose Petty is a local professional makeup artist with eight years of experience and a passion for all things beauty! We caught up with her as she gears up for her seventh season working in Omaha Fashion Week’s Beauty Alliance!
