Check These Omaha Public Art Pieces Off Your Must-See List

Aug 4, 2020

Many cities have started encouraging and promoting public art displays around town, where visitors and residents can appreciate art without having to go to a museum. Omaha, Nebraska, is no exception. Check out these three popular public art pieces.

Fertile Ground

The Fertile Ground mural by renowned artist Meg Saligman graces the side of the NRG Energy building at 13th and Webster streets, across from TD Ameritrade Park. At 32,500 square feet, it’s one of the biggest public art murals in the United States. Donated to the city in 2008, Fertile Ground tells the story of Omaha’s past and present through images of real people and historical scenes.

Labor

You can spot the Labor sculpture by Matthew Placzek along the Missouri River, at Lewis and Clark Landing near the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. It’s comprised of five massive bronze figures that tower 30 feet tall and is an homage to the city’s labor unions and workers.

The First National Sculpture Parks

The sculpture parks near the First National Bank of Omaha include Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park. The Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness depicts more than 50 bronze and stainless steel geese, bison, and more over all four corners of the intersection at 16th and Dodge streets. It flows seamlessly into Pioneer Courage Park, which honors the state’s pioneer past with 67 statues of oxen-drawn wagons, cowboys, horses, cattle, and settlers.

As you explore Omaha, keep your eyes peeled for its many public art pieces, and make a point to seek out these famed three.