Grassland Gallery: Film & Art Inspired by the Range

Nebraska’s grasslands hold generations of knowledge, labor, and storytelling. Grassland Gallery highlights these voices through thoughtfully curated documentary and narrative film screenings, visual art installations, guided ranch tours, and community-centered programming. This free public event welcomes ranchers, farmers, artists, filmmakers, educators, students, environmental advocates, and anyone curious about Nebraska’s working landscapes.

Attendees can expect:

• Film screenings inspired by grassland ecosystems and rural life

• Visual art celebrating agriculture, land stewardship, and community

• Guided tours and immersive, place-based experiences

• Artist talks, educational sessions, and community discussions

• Opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration

The inaugural 2026 event will take place on September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST in Keith County, Nebraska, at Haythorn Land & Cattle Co., located in the scenic Sandhills north of Ogallala. There will also be a mini event as part of the Nebraska Grazing Conference on August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, featuring an art and film exhibit. 

Accommodation requests for registration or attendance may be directed to Brock Ortner at least five business days prior to the program at bortner2@nebraska.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

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