Celebrate the grand opening of The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement

Omaha’s newest source of wonder and discovery officially opens its doors on March 19! Mark your calendar and come explore the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement: a vibrant place for community members of all ages to gather, learn, and find inspiration together through the performing arts. Join us for a lineup of fun to celebrate the grand opening then come back for a class or workshop to feed your curiosity and fuel your passion!

Come see what we’ve built for you!

Ribbon Cutting: March 19 | 10:00 AM

Join us for the official opening ceremony with community leaders, building creators, and O-pa staff.

Open House: March 22 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come on in for self-guided tours, a camps & classes fair, and performances and demonstrations by local artists. View Full Schedule »

Community Day: April 11 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
+ Block Party @ 7:00 PM

Ready to have some fun? It’s a full day extravaganza! From bounce houses and an Instrument Petting Zoo to camps and classes samplers and master classes with nationally-renowned artists, it’s going to be a blast no matter how old you are or how you engage with art. Take a break to explore downtown and then come back to finish the day at the Hip Hop Lab Block Party in the Tenaska Center Garden! View Full Schedule »

Completing the Dick & Mary Holland Campus

After decades of dreaming and two years of construction, the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement completes Dick and Mary Holland’s vision for a thriving arts hub uniting entertainment, education, and community engagement. Together with the Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha, you can find inspiration in every form on the Dick & Mary Holland Campus.

What’s inside the Tenaska Center?

• The Tenaska Center houses O-pa’s expanding education and community engagement programs, which already serve more than 100,000 students, teachers and community members each year.
• O-pa is creating new camps and classes for all ages, abilities, and experience levels in Broadway & Theater, Dance & Movement, Expressive Arts, Family & Preschool, Hip Hop, and Music.
• The beautiful new Event Hall and Garden are available to host corporate events, weddings, and more with stunning views of Gene Leahy Mall.