Sand Painter Artist Reception: All Ages Welcome

Join us for a special artist reception honoring Roberta Barnes, the Sand Painter’s featured Artist of the Month. A native Nebraskan, Roberta shares her deep appreciation for the beauty of the Great Plains through stunning oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of both her Columbus roots and the Sandhills region.

Barnes lives with her husband on a ranch near the Nebraska National Forest and recently retired after a long and inspiring career as an art educator. She is an active member of numerous art groups across the state and beyond, including the Burkholder Project, Impact Nebraska Artists, and the American Plains Artists. Her work has been exhibited widely and is part of both public and private collections.

Come meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and experience the vibrant spirit of Nebraska captured through her brushstrokes.