At HALLINS, people and art are our passion. We strive to be the conduit to positive change for individuals in under-served groups by providing educational and artistic events that inspire and empower them to improve their lifestyles. From art events and festivals to mentoring, we seek to bring people together. Through creative initiatives and community partnerships, we cultivate an atmosphere that drives business, opens minds, and triggers growth within at-risk communities. We truly believe the best way to help ourselves is to help someone else.
Our mission is to provide the general public with programs in human/social welfare and events that educate the viability of under-served communities using art as a powerful vehicle to activate a stronger Nebraska.
HALLINS’s anti-discrimination policy underscores its commitment to inclusivity and fairness. The organization promises to serve everyone without bias related to race, religion, income, disability, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.
HALLINS is dedicated to breaking down financial barriers for women, African Americans, minority-owned companies, and small businesses in underserved communities. At the LOVAM festival, there are no entry fees for attendees nor application fees for retail merchants, food trucks, minority-owned businesses, or small establishments seeking to be vendors. This inclusive approach ensures accessibility for individuals and vendors from disadvantaged backgrounds with limited financial means to freely participate at the festival. This investment in minority-owned businesses strengthens communities throughout Nebraska and positively enhances the economy impact of Omaha.
From art events and festivals to mentoring, we seek to bring people together and cultivate an atmosphere that drives business, opens minds, and triggers growth within at-risk communities.
We truly believe the best way to help ourselves is to help someone else. Come alongside us and help your community become a stronger Nebraska.
HALLINS is deeply grateful for your support in making the 2025 Omaha Jazz Experience and LOVAM Jazz Festival an incredible success! We truly appreciate your dedication and contribution to these events, and we are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with such passionate individuals, community partners and sponsors. Your involvement played a key role in making this year’s festivals unforgettable, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future. Thank you for helping us create memorable experiences for the Omaha jazz community!