On Saturday, April 12th, the LUX Center for the Arts brought together more than 250 art lovers, collectors, and community champions for a night of celebration and generosity at the annual LUXe Party & Art Auction at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. The event marked 48 years of creative impact, raising over $137,000 in support of its mission to make the arts accessible to all.

This milestone evening helps sustain the LUX’s education programs, artist residencies, exhibitions, and community outreach efforts that serve thousands of people across Lincoln each year.

More than 75 artists from across the region and nation donated original works for the auction, helping generate vital funds while still receiving commissions. The generosity of artists, donors, sponsors, and attendees demonstrated the power of art to build community and transform lives.

Honoring Arts Champions
As part of the evening’s celebration, the LUX proudly presented the 2025 LUX Art Champion Award to Alexandra and Michael Roth, in recognition of their longstanding support of the arts in Lincoln and unwavering commitment to the LUX mission. Their leadership and vision have elevated the presence and impact of the arts in our community.

The 2025 LUX Community Art Award was awarded to Lindsey Clausen, a dedicated community leader who has championed public art, arts education, and creative programming in shared community spaces. Her work continues to expand access and bring beauty into everyday life.

This year’s success would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors
Ameritas, Union Bank & Trust

Platinum Sponsors
Jennifer and Brian Cintani, Alexandra and Michael Roth, UNANIMOUS, Larry Small, Lee and Debbie Stuart Foundation, David Clark Framing, Geoff & Kristen Cline

Gold Sponsors
CIP Communities, Archi+Etc/Ayars & Ayars, WRK Family Foundation, Rivers Metal Products

Silver Sponsors
Cline Williams, Lincoln Industries, Doug and Kylee Roberts, Marsh McLennan Agency, Charlie Proper, Gastroenterology Specialties, Assurity, Woods Aitken, Medallion Custom Homes

Partner Sponsors
Bison Inc., HBE LLP, Allo Fiber, Jena Lambert, Duteau Chevrolet-Subaru, Michele Casanova and Don Wesely, Laurel Shoemaker, Kathy Leeper, Roxane and Scott Swanson, Dan Luedert, Shannon and Hugh Lau, U.S. Property.

Special thanks to the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, DJ $pencelove, auctioneer Gabe Wemhoff, and color commentator Aaron Holz, along with the incredible LUX Auction Committee and volunteers who brought this night to life.