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CALIBRASKA ARTS INITIATIVE

Where west coast art meets Nebraska flair!

Check out the super cool line up of classes and camps taught by amazing pros in the creative industries!

REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 1ST !


 

“I love that Calibraska has L.A. film industry professionals teaching at Nebraska prices!” 

 

—Calibraska Parent

Testimonials

CURRENT OFFERINGS

SUMMER 2022 DATES

NEBRASKA TOUR
6/6-6/17 @ UNL - The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts - Lincoln, NE
6/21-7/1 @ West Nebraska Arts Center and Scottsbluff High School - Scottsbluff, NE 
7/11-7/22 @ Mid Plains Community College - North Platte, NE 
7/25-7/28 - Nebraska State 4-H Camp - Halsey, NE


ONLINE CLASSES
6/02-7/29 @ wherever you are!

EARLY REGISTRATION
: MARCH 15th -MAY 1st (EXTENDED!)
REGULAR REGISTRATION:MAY 2nd-MAY 15th
LATE REGISTRATION: MAY 16th-JUNE 1st


REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
>> GET READY TO HAVE AN AWESOME SUMMER <<
Current Offerings
Featured Classes
NEED HELP PLANNING WHAT TO SIGN-UP FOR? 

CHECK OUT OUR 2022 SUMMER CLASS LINE-UP AS A GOOGLE SHEET HERE >>>>>>>>>

VISIT OUR GOOGLE CALENDAR HERE >>>>>>>>>

REACH OUT TO US AT INFO@CALIBRASKA.ORG  >>>>>>>>>

TEACHING ARTISTS


2022 CALIBRASKA TEACHING ARTISTS

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About

ABOUT

Since its kickoff in 2013, the main objective of the Calibraska Arts Initiative has been to form a bridge between California and Nebraska, to inspire and familiarize these two commonly disconnected populations through the arts.  

Using creative connections, we are able to bring individuals together who may otherwise never interact.  We are primarily focused on creating two major opportunities:

 

1. To allow Los Angeles-creative-industry-based artists and students exposure to small-town Nebraska culture and hospitality

 

2. to provide access to high-end educational opportunities, mentorship, training, and exposure from Los Angeles creative industries to midwest residents of all ages in Nebraska.   

Calibraska is the brainchild of animation and media artist Erica Larsen-Dockray and Vistabeam Wireless Chief Marketing Officer, Monique Larsen.  

 

In spring 2013, Monique asked Erica, who at the time was in her seventh year of teaching animation in Los Angeles, if she would consider teaching an animation workshop during her summer visit with family back in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.  A few weeks later, Calibraska was born.  

Since that summer, the program has expanded beyond animation into other creative industries including filmmaking, comic book design, puppetry, stand-up and improv comedy, and more!

 

Now hundreds of students ranging from 5 to 65 years have participated in the program and dozens of teaching artists and student assistants from California Colleges including the California Institute of the Arts and UCLA have visited Nebraska for the first time to teach and assist the classes.

CALENDAR

CONTACT

We are always excited about new possibilities, partnerships, and collaborations!


Reach out to us if you want to discuss ways we can work together or support you or your family member(s) with exploring the creative industries and beyond. 

Contact us today to create opportunities in the arts and beyond. 
 
ERICA LARSEN-DOCKRAY
Co-Founder & Director
Phone:  308.631.5704
erica@calibraska.org
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2022 Calibraska Promo Video

2022 Calibraska Promo Video

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