The Nicolaysen Art Museum’s blog brings you all the latest about art exhibitions and our other happenings. Dive into the stories behind the scenes as we work to collect, preserve, and exhibit the work of contemporary artists and present it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.


2023 at the NIC, new executive director, art, and more!
2023 at the NIC! New Director, art, and more! The NIC heads into 2023 with a new executive director and an exciting lineup of creative happenings throughout the year. Allison


Holiday Gifts at the NIC
Holiday Gifts at the NIC Creative holiday gifts at the Nic Original art, handmade jewelry, classes and free museum admission – the Nicolaysen offers these and many more unique and


Shelby Shadwell at the NIC
Shelby Shadwell at the NIC When you think of wildlife art, a gut pile probably isn’t the image that comes to mind. However, the parts of animals left from game


New Director, new era of reflection
New Director, New Era of Reflection The NIC’s next executive director will arrive at a time when the museum begins reflecting on the organization’s purpose and goals.The board of directors


Adventure awaits with Third NIC Nite
Adventure awaits with Third NIC Nite Mild summer evenings are the perfect time to relax out on the museum backyard for music, refreshments, and a movie on a giant screen


2022 NIC Summer Camps!
Summer camps are back at the NIC Kids at our summer camps explore creativity in ways they might never have thought about before. Some will spray paint murals, explore art