Pop-Up Art Galleries
Though the Iron Horse Arts District doesn’t have its own venue (yet), that isn’t stopping us from giving rural artists an opportunity to shine! We’ve partnered with a variety of businesses downtown to host monthly Pop-Up Art Galleries with a wide variety of artistic mediums.
2025 Pop-Up Galleries
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What: Acrylic and watercolor paintings from her personal collection.
Where: Spirit of Grace Church (413 West Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on January 9 from 5-7pm.
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What: Painting
Where: Coal & Feed Coffee and Vittle (612 4th Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on February 6 from 5-7pm.
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What: Wildlife artwork
Where: Holdrege Area Public Library (604 East Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on March 13 from 5-7pm.
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Who: Former NE State Poet Matt Mason and other poets, plus artwork from local artists
What: Poetry Showcase & Related Art
Where: Nebraska Prairie Museum (2701 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Showcase on April 15 from 5-7pm.
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What: Woodworking art
Where: Spirit of Grace Church (413 West Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on May 8 from 5-7pm.
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What: Painting
Where: Lost Way Brewery (614 3rd Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on June 12 from 5-7pm.
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What: Painting
Where: TBD - potentially the FOE Aerie 3132 (223 West Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on July 10 from 5-7pm.
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What: Photography
Where: Phelps County Courthouse lawn (715 5th Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month outside on the Courthouse lawn. Opening reception on August 7 from 5-7pm.
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What: Illustration and Digital Art
Where: Lost Way Brewery (614 3rd Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on September 4 or September 11 (tbd) from 5-7pm.
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What: Painting
Where: TBD
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on October 9 from 5-7pm.
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What: Call for Autumn-themed Art
Where: Spirit of Grace Church (413 West Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on November 13 from 5-7pm.
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What: Metal Art
Where: Lost Way Brewery (614 3rd Ave., Holdrege, NE)
When: Gallery open throughout the month during regular business hours. Opening reception on December 11 from 5-7pm.
Schedule subject to change as needed.
Support Local Art
The Iron Horse Arts District invites you to sponsor a monthly Pop-Up Art Gallery.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your business to a growing audience of local art enthusiasts, residents of central Nebraska, and visitors, all while championing the arts and fostering creativity in our community.
For each Pop-Up Art Gallery event you sponsor, we will include your sponsorship information (company or individual name and/or logo) on:
The Iron Horse webpage(s) about the event(s)
Social media posts about the event(s)
Signage at each event thanking you for your sponsorship
Email newsletters/email blasts and/or other paid advertising about the event(s)
Printed promotional fliers and other materials for the event(s)
An Iron Horse Arts District “I Support Local Art” window cling or sticker to show your support for the Iron Horse Arts District at your business
If provided, promotional materials or coupons from your business for us to share with attendees at the event(s)
Custom discount code for 10% off up to four (4) tickets to the Flyover Country Stage concert at the Iron Horse Arts Festival (Saturday, Aug. 23, 7-11pm in downtown Holdrege)
Printable PDF of all 2025 Pop-Up Art Galleries and sponsorship options.
[Dates are subject to change and the list will be updated if needed.]
Please reach out to our Executive Director if you’d like more information on sponsorships.
2024 Pop-Up Art Galleries
June: Chalk Art in downtown Holdrege (created by Summer Honors students led by Taylor Majerus).
July: Digital painting by Jillian Bailey & artwork by (the late) Brad Pearson.
August: Textile Art by Connie Jacobson, Deb Sindt, Mary Norman, Sylvia Person, and friends.
September: Contest winners from the 1st Iron Horse Arts District photo contest.
October: “Meet the Muralist” event with Dan Toro, artist of our first commissioned mural.
November: Acrylic painting by Chelsey Neville; Entrants in our call for Fall-themed art.
December: Entrants in our call for Winter-themed art.
