Love’s Jazz & Arts Center (LJAC) is unique in that it is the only facility in the region to offer comprehensive African American Arts Exhibits, Performance-based Arts, cultural and historical preservation and archives of the contributions of African Americans, and African American based arts education. We are a place where students can learn about the rich cultural and heritage of Jazz music, an American original art form. The center explores the contributions of Omaha’s own legendary Jazz musician Preston Love Sr., along with others who made an impact on the world of Jazz from the corner of 24th & Lake Street in North Omaha.
The Love’s Jazz and Art Center was born of a revitalization effort in North Omaha, Nebraska in June of 2005. Aided by the City of Omaha’s Planning Department and community leaders, a historic building was renovated to become this community’s first fine arts museum and gallery with performance arts capability. It has also been a beacon for local artists to display and sell their works. Those who dwell within the area look upon this facility with great pride. Love’s Jazz and Art Center believes that knowledge stimulates artistic expression. Great cultures of the past have been judged so because of the art and literature left behind.
OUR MISSION: To preserve, promote, present African American Art and Jazz.