Anchored in bold art, fueling Lincoln's artist-led community.
Tugboat Gallery is a nonprofit, artist-led art space at 116 N 14th St in Lincoln, presenting regional and national artists across multiple media. It features social and political themes and is described as truly for and by artists. Volunteers run the gallery, which takes a 25% commission on sales (recommended, not required). The space hosts events like the Lincoln Bike Art Tour and Porch-Art-Palooza, and is a popular First Friday stop with a welcoming atmosphere.
116 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
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Rotating displays of contemporary art from emerging and established artists in various mediums.
Affordable rental options for artists to showcase their work with low commission rates.
Monthly art openings with live music, social gatherings, and interactive exhibits.
Organized tours like Lincoln Bike Art Tour to promote local art and engagement.
Volunteer-driven initiatives to foster artistic growth and accessibility in the community.
Overall rating
Brenda Wilcher
Fun place. Lots of stairs to climb. Younger college crowd, but they don't mind ppl of all ages. Good atmosphere.
Kat Wiese
Tugboat Gallery is one of the most exciting art spaces in LNK: this nonprofit gallery curated regional and national artists who are exploring multiple mediums unafraid to engage in social or political content. This gallery is truly FOR and BY artists. They only take a 25% commission on the sale of work which is only recommended no required. All the organizers have been volunteering their time for years. I also love the Lincoln Bike Art Tour, now Porch-Art-Palooza they organize in the community!🎨🌻💖
Jonathan Cronk
Despite what another reviewer had to say, the interior of the Tugboat Gallery is markedly unlike a crack house. The fact that any artist can rent a gallery here means that visitors can appreciate a wide variety of media and artist backgrounds. Overall I'd say this is definitely worth a stop.
Destini Petitt
I've never been during the day just during First Fridays so that's what this review is about. The place is very poorly lit to begin with. It has an air of what I imagine and crack house would look and feel like inside. There are lots of dark places and weird smells. Also, during first Fridays there is always a lot of people walking around with beers being loud and abnoxious. The place consists of several small galleries with up and coming artists. During first Fridays only around half of the galleries are open. I would not recommend taking children here. I would not recommend going here alone as it's weird. I would not recommend going here if you like clean places.
Elizabeth Katt
Always on my "must stop" list for First Friday. If you have time for only one show, this is the one. If you miss First Friday, stop into Gomez Art Supply and ask to see the show.
