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» Exhibitions « NANCY LEPO

Through March 8 at Fred Simon Gallery, 1004 Farnam St. The self-taught artist works primarily in paper, creating pen and ink drawings and origami paper sculpture. Her work embraces what can be done with simple materials of pen, ink, and paper. By appointment only, 9am—4pm Monday—Friday. 402.595.2122.

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NEBRASKA HABITAT BY ALBERT RHEA

Through April 2 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. For Albert Rhea, wildlife photography is magical because it takes him into a universe of vibrant colors, exquisite details and extraordinary patterns that can literally take your breath away. This is especially the case when capturing birds and butterflies, which provide an incredible variety of shapes and colors. This exhibition focuses on the vulnerability of wildlife species and their role as indicators of the health of various ecosystems. 402.346.4002.

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ELISABETH KLEY: MINUTES OF SAND

Through April 15 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Organized by the Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM), Kley’s first solo museum show features a new body of work. Invited to print yardage utilizing FWM’s world-renowned screen-printing facilities, the artist, whose work sits at the distinctive