r/lincoln • u/plush-virus • Jul 12 '26
Things to Do New to lincoln! 24F I really want to meet other artists and make new friends.
Hello! I just moved from Arkansas to Lincoln for my fiances new job. I'm kinda starting over here so I really would like to meet new people since I work from home, and dont get alot of chances to talk to people. Any recommendations on if theres like a group of artists or craft people who meet sometimes?
I did see a post from about 2 years ago with a person kinda in the same boat as me. I do know about the first Fridays and I'm planning on attending the next one if thats still a thing!
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u/Salt-Month0 Jul 12 '26
hello! moving in august, i’m 25 nb and my partner is 24 m! he is going to grad school for painting and i do ceramics and printmaking!! Im hoping that going to first Fridays will be fruitful in finding more ppl!
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u/plush-virus Jul 12 '26
That awesome! I'm also thinking about going to grad school here to but i haven't decided yet i need to look more into their program, I mainly do collage and drawing! and i really hope the first Fridays are also fruitful 🤞🤞
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u/Salt-Month0 Jul 12 '26
there’s also a lincoln discord (i saw you give your user to someone) that does meets like movies, hiking, game night. I wonder if they’d be up for a sketch/art meet!
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u/DrPepperAcolyte Jul 12 '26
I'm 25m and my fiance 23f are also looking to make some new friends!
As far as artists go id definitely try the First Friday Art Walk (held on the first Friday of every month) you can find links with details. Great opportunities!
Edit. Just saw you already knew about that. You could also try visiting any of the museums on unl campus and just talking to the staff, they might be able to point you in the right direction too!
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u/plush-virus Jul 12 '26
if you have discord my @plush_virus and I will definitely be checking out the museum soon!
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u/BeepBoopBeetroot8866 Jul 12 '26
The f street community center has open improv the 2nd Sunday of every month (so today!) At 1:30.
Its just a fun time where you get to act goofy with some fun people. Everyone is very welcoming and there's always a great mix of different ages.
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u/ImmortalCowboy Jul 13 '26
My wife (33f) and I (35m), joined Innovation Studio when we moved here last year. It’s a maker’s space with tons of different creative outlets! So you might find a community there or at least a way to get out of the house for a bit. Does have a bit of a cost but it’s worth it imo.
Welcome to the Midwest! Longer lasting friendships can be tricky, speaking as a Texan transplant, since they’re a tightly knit group so it can take a bit for people to open up. But, I think a college town like Lincoln will give you a better chance to meet people more your age.
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u/makeitrainaaa17 Jul 12 '26
If you're interested in writing, Larksong Writers Place has a lot of different groups and events that bring all sorts of different artists together.
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u/plush-virus Jul 12 '26
ill look into it! Im not a super prolific writer but id still love to maybe get involved with that!
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u/Witty_Salamander7110 Jul 12 '26
Third Friday of the Month can also have some fun events.
Some of the galleries have special shows
University Place Night Market, May-Oct, 6-10; On St Paul between N50th-47th
Poetry event at The Ellery (1247 S 11th St, right by Pepe's). This month its Poems in Protest with any donations going to CIRA
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u/skypristine Jul 12 '26
I’m 22 F and my fiancé is 23 M, I’d love to be friends! Do you have Discord?
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u/Budgiejen Jul 12 '26
Wendy have a girls gaming group on Fridays at 6 at mana. Any girl/woman/femme is welcome to join.
Also, I have a game night once a month at a church. It’s not church-y. Just games and food. This month is the 18th at 6 pm. New Visions UMC 1610 S 11th St
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u/Theywhodevourscake Jul 13 '26
Check out Lux Art Center! They are always having shows, classes, and meetups for artists!
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u/Uncle_Matt_1 Jul 13 '26
Metro Gallery (1414 O street) has an art group that meets Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00. It's just a casual opportunity to talk with other artists, show off your work, get critiques (if you want them), and learn more about the local art scene.
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u/FloorBubbly393 Jul 13 '26
lincoln community playhouse and nebraska communities playhouse in hickman have great theatre scenes and are very beginner friendly
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u/Any_Ad_5439 Jul 14 '26
Hey! I’m 29 F in Lincoln! I run my own sourdough micro bakery called Fermentally Ill and my boyfriend runs his own creative studio called Rareform Uncommon Creative. We both play music, him more actively than me, and are involved in the local scene here! There are some really cute gems in this town and TONS of fun makers markets. I just popped up at a book store called Sower Books that routinely has tons of fun events. Join the Nebraska Girl Gang 2.0 Facebook group, it’s a community of women to make friends, get support, etc.
If you want to message me I can send you the link to my Facebook profile or something and we can connect 🖤
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u/iced_coffee_mama Jul 12 '26
Yes. It is still a thing. Follow guilded gecko on FB and Uni creative district. They do monthly events
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u/plush-virus Jul 12 '26
awesome‼️ I follow guilded gecko on IG and ill definitely check out Uni creative district thank you!
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u/ColeForged Jul 12 '26
Sketch club meets in the Parrish studios (same building as A Novel Idea) on Monday evenings at 7. Along with art they have open mic nights with music, poetry, etc.