The Beatrice Creative District offers a genuine Nebraska atmosphere with unique shops, public art, a local brewery, restaurants, and live performances all nestled among charming and historical architecture. The entrepreneurial spirit rooted in this district fosters creativity and fun with community events, festivals, parades, plays, live music, farmers’ markets, wine tastings, and other experiences for both residents and visitors alike.
Beatrice is located a short 45 minutes south of Nebraska’s capital, Lincoln, and offers a great blend of rural living and urban culture. The Creative District is home to two regional hike-bike trails, kayak access to the Big Blue River, and is your gateway to Homestead National Historical Park, located just four miles west of Beatrice. Local lodging includes hotels, campgrounds, and Air B&B options.
We are excited to invite you to BE@TRICE!
MISSION STATEMENT: The Beatrice Creative District elevates artistic, cultural and creative organizations, businesses, and individuals and encourages the creation and development of new endeavors; enhancing quality of life, building greater sense of community, and growing our economy.
VISION STATEMENT: The Beatrice Creative District is a thriving cultural and economic hub that builds connections in our community and region.
“UN”Vacant Windows Project: Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Beatrice Class 17 has teamed up with the Beatrice Creative District to start the “Un”Vacant Windows Project which brings vibrant, local art to vacant storefronts. This project aims to improve the look of downtown Beatrice and highlight buildings for sale or rent in the new Creative District at no cost to the building owners.
