Our Wildflowers by Betni Kalk
April 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free for members, Regular admission for non-members
“Our Wildflowers” is a collection of paintings by Betni Kalk that are inspired by wildflowers from Nebraska and beyond. The exhibit, at Lauritzen Gardens, features vibrant depictions of the insects that rely on these flowers, tranquil tree groupings framed by sunlight, and dramatic cloudscapes that hover over the Nebraska landscape. Each piece invites viewers to connect with the beauty of nature and the delicate ecosystems that surround us.
ARTIST BIO
Bethany “Betni” Kalk is an artist, designer, muralist, advocate of community art and professor of art and design. She was born in Canada and at age three her missionary parents moved the family to Papua New Guinea (PNG) where they lived for 10 years. She lived in the States for high school, college and graduate school where she studied graphic design, painting, and drawing. When not teaching, she explores the natural landscapes of other countries, and visits different regions of the U.S. to and from artist residencies.
She has exhibited in numerous locations including Lexington, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Omaha and San Francisco. She has received numerous grants and residencies around the U.S. including Sitka Center, San Juan National Forest, the Anderson Center and the Pine Needles Program through the Science Museum of Minnesota.
She currently lives in Omaha, NE with her partner and two children where she teaches graphic design at Creighton University in the Computer Science, Design and Journalism Dept.
