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2025—2026 Season
August 2025
August 21 — Artist Invitational Opening
CAP Omaha’s traditional season opener, a professionally curated show encompassing numerous media and styles. Come to see over one hundred new works by more than four dozen Midlands artists, nearly all available for purchase: the perfect place to begin or enlarge a personal or institutional collection of the very best art from our region.
Art Walk 5-8 pm, August 21 - October 12 , Gallery
September 2025
September 5 — Padres at the Piano Concert Fundraiser
A special concert of beloved piano works, including Mussorgsky’s complete Pictures at an Exhibition, performed by CAP past-president Monsignor James Gilg and Cathedral rector/pastor Father Jeremy Hans. Come to experience great music in a great space on a deluxe Steinway grand! Separately ticketed as a CAP fundraising event, with tickets available through the giftshop or at the door.
6-9 pm
September 18 — Omaha Symphony at the Cathedral
Part of the Cathedral’s new ongoing collaboration with the Omaha Symphony, featuring works for Baroque orchestra, the Cathedral Choir, and the incomparable Pasi organ. Come to hear familiar Baroque pieces such as Vivaldi’s Gloria and new favorites with some of Omaha’s most skilled performers. Part of our monthly Art Walk. Separately ticketed through TicketOmaha.com.
Art Walk 5-8 pm
Concert: 7:30 pm Baroque orchestra & Cathedral Choir [separately ticketed through TicketOmaha.com]
September 20 — Thomas Kimball Annual Memorial Lecture
Archivist and preservationist Nick Manhart chronicles the remarkable ascent, decline, and ultimate closure of Rev. Robert Schuller’s famous and architecturally significant Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Come to learn how this glass landmark was transformed into Christ Cathedral for the 1.3 million Catholics of Orange County through the design expertise of Omaha’s own Brother William Woeger.
10-Noon, Lecture Hall
September 20 & 27 — Irresistible Joy (watercolor classes with Telagio Baptista)
Back by popular demand, Omaha’s renowned watercolorist! Come to experience Telagio’s expert and supportive teaching in these six-hour workshops for both beginner and more experienced painters. Call 402-551-4888 to register.
9-4 pm, (402-551-4888 to register), Gallery
October 2025
October 9 — Taking Flight: The Eighth Wonder of the World (documentary premier)
A project of Omaha’s Bel Canto Duo celebrating the captivating Sandhill Crane migration in Nebraska with a blend of acoustic and electronic music. Come to immerse yourself in striking original compositions and visuals with oboist Darci Gamerl and cellist David Downing. Experience this natural spectacle through the duo’s artistic storytelling, connection to place, the unique sound mirroring the vast skies over the prairie and visuals featuring the sheer grandeur of thousands of Sandhill Cranes in migration.
7 pm, Lecture Hall
October 23-26 — Vintage Christmas Market and Estate Sale
A thoughtful and eye-catching collection of antique and vintage pieces brought together completely new each year. Come to discover your newest heirlooms at this popular Omaha opportunity to fill your life, your house, and Santa’s sleigh with just the things you have been looking for!
Noon-4, Gallery
November 2025
November 30 — Christmas Market & Teas
Come to find perfect gifts and holiday items especially curated for sale by the most tasteful and resourceful staff in the city! Stay for a light and scrumptious tea with fresh, homemade delicacies, which can be scheduled for groups of all sizes.
Call 402 551-4888 to schedule
December 2025
December 5 — Christmas at the Cathedral, Omaha Symphonic Chorus
An Omaha holiday tradition! Come to enjoy carols and seasonal choral works with musical forces fit for a cathedral. Separately ticketed at the door.
7:00 pm (ticketed at the door), Cathedral
December 7 — Christmas at the Cathedral, Omaha Symphonic Chorus
An Omaha holiday tradition! Come to enjoy carols and seasonal choral works with musical forces fit for a cathedral. Separately ticketed at the door.
2:00 pm (ticketed at the door), Cathedral
December 18 — Omaha Symphony at the Cathedral: Christmas Brass
The holiday concert in this new, unique collaboration between the Cathedral and Symphony. Come to fill your heart and mind with new and old favorites played by the happy combination of brass instruments and pipe organ in Omaha’s grandest acoustic! Separately ticketed through TicketOmaha.com.
7:30 pm, Christmas Brass (TicketOmaha.com for tickets)
January 2026
January 4 — Anthony Deon Art Exhibit
One of our most popular artists back for another, all-new exhibit of his compelling works. Come to contemplate these often whimsical, sometimes intriguingly surreal, and always deeply beautiful photo-realistic paintings. Back by popular demand, you are sure to be impressed by the prodigious talent of this young artist!
Opens 11:30 - 2:30, Gallery
January 22 — Flower Festival, Patron Party
A fabulous time for friends, food, and fine art. Come to support the Festival and enjoy a deluxe evening
of conviviality and the endless creativity of our flower designers. Advance tickets required.
5:00 pm
January 23 — Flower Festival, Preview Night
A chance to experience the Festival a day early. Come to get a jump on the crowds during this popular event. Tickets for Preview and dessert reception available in advance; tickets for just the festival available at the door.
7:00 pm
January 24 — Flower Festival, Open to public
One of Omaha’s most popular annual traditions, now in its 41st year! Come to be overwhelmed by beauty and flower artistry from the region’s best designers in Omaha’s own grand cathedral. Displays will feature specially commissioned paintings by Anthony Deon. The Sunderland Gallery and our giftshop will be open throughout; full lunch will be available in the Cathedral Cultural Center.
10:00-4:00 pm (Special Needs Viewing, 9-10 am)
January 25 — Flower Festival, Open to public
Noon-5:00 pm
February 2026
February 14 — St. Valentine's Day Event
Cultural Center
February 22 — Omaha Plein Air Exhibit
A collaboration with Nebraska Plein Air Artists displaying visual works created outdoors, mostly in our own state. Come to experience classical and innovative art in several media depicting landscapes and other natural-world locations. Be inspired by the infinite world of the ‘full air’ as seen through the eyes of highly skilled, specialized practitioners.
Opens 11:30-2:30 pm, Gallery
March 2026
March 22 — Bach Birthday Celebration
A varied and engaging presentation of some of the rich, moving, and diverse works of the great Baroque composer, with insightful introductory reflections by guest lecturer, Dr. Michael Bauer. Come immerse yourself in the genius of one of history’s most versatile and revered composers. An annual CAP event highlighting master musicians equally at home in the concert hall and in the church.
3 pm, Cathedral
April 2026
April 12 — Young Artists Art Exhibit
A special exhibition of two-dimensional works by winners of the U.S. House of Representatives’ annual Congressional Art Competition in Nebraska District Two (Omaha area). Come to see the creative excellence in multiple genres in artworks by high-school students from our own city! A continuation of CAP’s major commitment to nurturing and curating the creative work of young people of the Midlands.
11:30-2:30 pm, Gallery
April 12 — Young Artists Concert
In cooperation with the Omaha Conservatory of Music, CAP’s annual annual showcase concert by young keyboard, instrumental, and vocal artists. Come to be deeply impressed with the technique, insightful artistry, and joie de vivre of some of the area’s most talented middle- and high-school performers. The musical arts are indeed alive and well in Omaha, and we’re bringing you some of our favorites.
3 pm, Cathedral (take out Omaha Conservatory of Music)
April 16 — CCCD Art Walk
5-8 pm, Cultural Center
April 25 — The Tamburitzans
Dance, song, instrumental music, and spectacular folk costumes from the many cultures of Eastern Europe performed by the nationally-renowned Tamburitzans of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Come to revel in an enthralling evening of authentic traditional music from the Baltics to the Balkans, all performed with great artistry, energy, and joy by this nearly century-old Pittsburgh troupe! Last appearing in Omaha 50 years ago (1975), this is the Tamburitzan’s only midwest performance of their US national tour.
CAP ticketed event (402-551-4888 for tickets), Held at V.J.Skutt Catholic High School Auditorium
May 2026
May 21 - CCCD Art Walk
5-8 pm, Cultural Center
June 2026
June 18 - CCCD Art Walk, Brandon Rial Art Opening
New works by one of Omaha’s most innovative and approachable visual artists and designers. Come to view one of the largest shows of these vibrant, richly-colored paintings in CAP’s fully-professional Sunderland Gallery. A unique experience of art ‘inspired by geometry, stained glass, icons, maps and hope.’
5-8 pm, Cultural Center
July 2026
July 16 - CCCD Art Walk
5-8 pm, Cultural Center



