Welcome to Lauren Olson Art!
Are you looking to inspire your creative community with a colorful or historical mural?
Lauren is also available for commissioned pieces.
Please visit https://www.facebook.com/laurenolsonart/
for most recent artwork.
Awards & Recognition
2024
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Arts Now Grant Recipient Nebraska Arts Council 2024, January
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The Magic of MURALS Documentary - PBS - Nebraska Public Media, February
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Grand Island Independent, March
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Sidney Sun-Telegraph, March
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Pure Nebraska - 10/11 News, March
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Visit Nebraska Magazine, March
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Garden County Foundation Grant Recipient, April
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Good Life EDU Podcast, April
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NSpire Magazine, April
2023
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Star Herald, North Platte Telegraph, Omaha World Herald, February
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Nebraska Admiral Recognition, April
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Nebraska Municipal Review, June
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Garden County Tourism Grant Recipient, September
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Garden County Drama 3rd Place MAC, November
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100 Things To Do In The Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die by Alan Bartels
2022
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Garden County Drama 3rd Place MAC & 2nd Place Stage Crew, November
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K-12 Art Educator of the Year Nominee Nebraska Art Educators Association
2021
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Star Herald, January
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NET Live Interview, January
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Aging Arts Certificate - Nebraska Arts Council
2020
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Civic Nebraska, October
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Illustrated book by Cody Assmann called The Wild Adventures of Old Bill Williams: A Collection of Short Stories
2019
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K-12 Art Educator of the Year Nominee Nebraska Art Educators Association
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Rural Futures Institute Inclusive Learning Academy, May
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KOGA Midwest Opinions, May
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NET Live Interview, June
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MAC One Act Play 3rd Place
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District Play Production Runner Up
2018
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Garden County Drama 2nd Place MAC, November
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Community Catalyst Member Susan Buffett Foundation
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MAC One Act Play Runner Up
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District Play Production Runner Up
2017
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Nebraska Life Magazine, Sept/Oct Issue
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Serve Nebraska Adult Volunteer Recognition
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Garden County News Community Honors Recognition
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District Play Production Runner Up
2014
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Best of Show - Ash Hollow Art Club
2012
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Daily Nebraskan Best Cartoon
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Student/Teacher Art Show - UNL Student Union
2011
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Eisentrager-Howard Gallery Exhibitionist - Lincoln, NE
2010
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Daily Nebraskan Best Illustration
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Phantasmic Photography Exhibit, Omaha
2009
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Daily Nebraskan Best Sports Photo
2006
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Outstanding Artist Award Mid Plains Art Show
2005
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Best of Show - Ash Hollow Art Club
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1st Place Art at Chadron Scholastics