Regionalism Revisited

“Regionalism Revisited” explores the enduring legacy of American Regionalism through a dialogue between its foundational figures and contemporary Midwestern artists. The exhibition brings together works by Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Grant Wood, Dale Nichols, Aaron Pyle, and Roger Medearis—artists who, in the early to mid-20th century, sought to capture the spirit of rural life, the dignity of labor, and the rhythms of the American heartland during a time of great cultural and economic change. Their scenes of everyday people and landscapes were deeply rooted in place and purpose, offering an alternative to urban modernism and international abstraction.

Decades later, that same impulse to reflect the character and complexities of the Midwest lives on in the work of contemporary artists like Keith Jacobshagen, Aaron Holz, Hal Holoun, Jenny Kruger, and Dan Howard. Through close observation of the land, a deep engagement with light and atmosphere, and a reverence for the familiar, these artists offer fresh perspectives on the region. Regionalism Revisited invites viewers to consider how the themes of past generations—work, land, community, and memory—continue to evolve and resonate in the hands of artists today.

There will be an exhibition talk on Thursday, October 23rd in the Gail & Mike Yanney Conference Center. Details can be found below:

“Regionalism Revisited” Exhibition Talk
Thursday, October 23, 2025
4:00 PM – Exhibition talk in the Gail & Mike Yanney Conference Center
5:00 PM – Gallery viewing and Reception in Main Dining Room

Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
505 South 45th Street
Omaha, NE 68105

Complimentary Valet Parking available
Business Dress

Kindly RSVP by: Friday October 17, 2025 using this link: https://events.nufoundation.org/go/RegionalismExhibitionTalk