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UNO Well Represented Among 2018 OEAA Nominees

  • published: 2018/09/28
  • contact: Charley Steed - University Communications
  • email: cdreed@unomaha.edu
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Each year the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA) recognize some of the most talented artists and entertainers from the Omaha area in the areas of visual arts, performing arts and live music.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, OEAA released the list of nominees for their 13th annual awards, which will be recognized on Sunday, Jan. 27. 2019. This year, a number of nominees featured strong UNO connections.

Is there someone we missed? Let us know at ucomm@unomaha.edu.

Visual Arts

Hugo Zamorano, UNO Alumnus, (2-Person Exhibition)
"PIHS TSOL" - Petshop Gallery (with Nadia Shinkunas)

Hugo Zamorano, UNO Alumnus, (Best Public Art)
"Little Bohemia Mural"

Mitzi Ritzman, Associate Professor; UNO Students; UNO Service Learning Academy, (Best Presentation in a Non-Traditional Format)
"Rad Women of Omaha" (with Blackburn Alternative Program and Kim Darling - Omaha Design Center)

Bart Vargas, UNO Alumnus, (Best 3D Artist)

Performing Arts

Catie Zaleski, UNO Aluma, (Best Actor - Play)
"The Mountaintopp" - Omaha Community Playhouse

Scott Working, Visiting Professor - Writer's Workshop, (Best Actor - Play)
"Uncle Vanya" - Brigit Saint Brigit

Raydell Cordell III, UNO Alumnus (Best Supporting Actor - Play)
"Stupid F#%*ing Bird" - Omaha Community Playhouse

Cameron Logsdon, UNO Alumnus and Assistant Director of Forensics, (Best Comedian)

Greg Harries, UNO Alumnus, (Best Local Performance - Poet)

The Moving Company, UNO Dance Troupe, (Best Local Dance Production)
"Spring Showcase"

Doran Schmidt, Adjunct Faculty, (Outstanding Musical Direction)
"Spring Awakening" - UNO Theatre

Steven Williams, Professor (Outstanding Scenic Design)
"Venus in Fur" - Blue Barn Theatre

Live Music

Virginia Kathryn, UNO Aluma, (Best Americana/Folk)

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