Public Art

Plug In makes a cameo appearance in Nebraska's state brand video!

Take a look at Good Life. Great Opportunity.

Restoration of Plug In

Plug In fell into disrepair since its public installation. See the progression of work David Alles did to rebuild and revitalize it!

Public art hearts celebrate Nebraska's 150 years of Statehood.

"Mouser" by David Alles was one of the first hearts installed, at 10th & Q in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska by Heart features 6-foot fiberglass Hearts—symbolic of Nebraska, the Heartland of America! Sponsored by Sadie Dog Fund and Boys Hope Girls Hope, and has been named a Legacy Project by the Nebraska 150 Committee. 

Seven designs by David Alles and Lee Alles were selected by Wally Mason, Executive Director of the Sheldon Museum of Art, and Robert C. Ripley, FAIA, Nebraska Capitol Administrator, Office of the Capitol Commission. Over 220 proposals were submitted by Nebraska artists from all corners of the state.

The public exhibition period was May - October, 2017, followed by an auction. The proceeds of the final bid for each Heart were to be divided equally between the Artist and the two Sponsoring organizations: 1/3 to the Artist, 1/3 to Boys Hope Girls Hope and 1/3 to Sadie Dog Fund.

Illuminating Lincoln: Lighthouse!

Congratulations to the Lincoln Lighthouse, celebrating 25 years in 2015! Lincoln Lighthouse provides middle school and high school youth a safe and enriching place to be during non-school hours. Manufactured by Icon Poly of Gibbon, NE each six foot light bulb is an icon of illumination. 51 designs by Nebraska artists were sponsored by generous contributors and are on display throughout the city from May through September 2015. The light bulbs will be auctioned in October to further support Lincoln Lighthouse.