...Projects
Nexus
Entertainment Arts is committed to helping develop the artistic and creative
climate in Iowa by offering education and support to artists, musicians,
and creative individuals. Here are just a few of the projects we are currently
working on and assisting with.
Jackbox
GALLERY
We've teamed up with The Paul Engle Center for Neighborhood Arts to support
local artists with showings at events in the Gallery.
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JACKBOX
Jackbox Society & Productions was developed from 2002-2006
and established in 2007. Jackbox serves as our staffing program
offering opportunity for hands on education, learning, and experience.
Jackbox
creats community for artists, musicians, and creative people through its
Jackbox Society arm by getting people involved. It's Production
arm assists with planning, booking and promotional support, and for local,
regional, and national bands, artists, and community events.
Website
Nominated for an ICCA (Icky) Award, this annual festival is held Labor Day weekend in downtown Cedar Rapids. This event brings together over 50 artists and musicians as well as illustrators, street performers and fine artists for a 2 day event with multiple stages, family activities, and vendors.
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A small, substance-free venue in the heart of Cedar Rapids builds upon the successful World Theatre and Nexus Presents! projects. This lounge will allow young adults to connect with other creative people and explore ideas while presenting music, theatre, fine arts and special events in a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to supporting and developing young artists, this venue will establish a positive and inspiring environment for young people in our community.
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Development began in late 2006 to open a medium size theatre for Cedar Rapids that will be available to the community while hosting a variety of performing artists, events, and education programs. The Bricolage Theatre will also house the offices of Nexus Entertainment Arts and serve as a hub for creative experience and learning in our community.
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Nexus Presents! was a booking and promotions group that assisted a wide variety of local and regional artists and venues such as Emerald City & The Casba.
Our first major undertaking. The venue was designed not only to enrich our areas recreation and entertainment needs but also to serve independent and creative artists through a supportive community "art house".
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What started as a simple anime night soon after opening The World Theatre grew to become the Otaku Film Society. OFS met every Thursday and was cosponsored with Video Game Depot. This project was suspended in 2005.
New Lexicon was an online art and cultural journal. Incorporating reviews, area spotlights, essays, and a variety of creative columns New Lexicon set out to connect people with the creative energy in our back yard. This project was suspended in 2006.