WED · 11:30am
UNO-OLLAS ArteLatinX 2026 - Guest Lecturer Dr. Rose Salseda
Hispanic Art Center of Omaha
TOMORROW · 6:00pm
UNO-OLLAS ArteLatinX 2026 - Keynote Speaker: Lalo Alcaraz
Wednesday, September 23 at Hispanic Art Center of Omaha, Omaha
About this event
ArteLatinX 2026 welcomes award-winning visual artist, political cartoonist and television and film writer Lalo Alcaraz to the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha. During his keynote presentation, “Cartoons vs. Chaos,” Alcaraz will discuss his work and creative career. His art has appeared in national media, and his prints and paintings are held in the Cheech Marin collection, Smithsonian and Library of Congress. The evening celebrates Latinx art, creativity and cultural connection.
Who's playing
Lalo Alcaraz is the featured keynote speaker for UNO-OLLAS ArteLatinX 2026. His work spans visual art, political cartooning, and writing for television and film, with art that has appeared in national media and is held in collections including the Cheech Marin collection, the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress.
What to expect
During “Cartoons vs. Chaos,” Alcaraz will discuss his creative path and the ideas behind his work. The program at the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha connects his career in cartoons, media, and visual art with the broader ArteLatinX celebration of Latinx creative expression.
Why go
This keynote offers a focused way to engage with ArteLatinX 2026 through the perspective of an artist whose work crosses political commentary, storytelling, and fine art. For Omaha audiences, it is an opportunity to gather around Latinx art and culture in a setting dedicated to community connection.
Where
Hispanic Art Center of Omaha · Omaha NEOpen in Maps
