Omaha Artist Avry Victor Celebrates Black Culture Through Vibrant Murals and Portraits

Victor's colorful and imperfect style reflects her family's history and inspires the local community.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Avry Victor is an emerging artist based in Omaha, Nebraska, whose vibrant murals and portraits celebrate Black culture and her family's history. Victor, who studied art in Lincoln, is known for her embrace of imperfections and use of bold colors, particularly in her depictions of skin tones. Her work can be found across Omaha, including in North Omaha, the Old Market, and at the annual Celebration of Black Culture showcase at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM).

Why it matters

Victor's art serves as a reflection of the local Black community, highlighting its diversity and celebrating its history. Her work has gained increasing popularity, with NFM reporting a 55% increase in revenue from the Celebration of Black Culture artwork last year, indicating strong community support for Victor and other featured artists.

The details

Victor's artistic style is characterized by her love of imperfections and her desire to "make what I see." She incorporates unique details like gap-toothed smiles into her portraits, and often paints barefoot while sitting on the ground. Much of her inspiration comes from her own family history, including her grandfather, Joseph James Victor, who was a cowboy in Louisiana for decades. Victor has created several murals in North Omaha and the Old Market, as well as a canvas painting of a utility box in the Old Market.

  • Victor studied art in Lincoln.
  • The 4th Annual Celebration of Black Culture at NFM will be on display from January 30 through March 2, 2026.
  • Victor's grandfather, Joseph James Victor, was a cowboy in Louisiana from the 1950s until his passing in 2018.

The players

Avry Victor

An emerging artist based in Omaha, Nebraska, known for her vibrant murals and portraits that celebrate Black culture and her family's history.

Joseph James Victor

Victor's grandfather, who was a cowboy in Louisiana from the 1950s until his passing in 2018, and serves as an inspiration for her art.

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM)

A home furnishings retailer that hosts an annual Celebration of Black Culture showcase, which has seen a 55% increase in revenue from the artwork last year.

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What they’re saying

“I like the imperfections. There's some artists that like to paint things more realistic or idealized, which is totally fine. I strive to make what I see. If you have a gap tooth, I'm gonna put the gap tooth in. I think that's really cool!”

— Avry Victor, Artist (3newsnow.com)

“The western-themed clothes. And then, that's actually my Papaw's whip.”

— Avry Victor, Artist (3newsnow.com)

What’s next

The 4th Annual Celebration of Black Culture at NFM will be on display from January 30 through March 2, 2026, featuring artwork from Avry Victor and other local artists.

The takeaway

Avry Victor's vibrant and imperfect art style celebrates the diversity and history of Omaha's Black community, inspiring local residents and gaining increasing popularity and support. Her work serves as a reflection of the community's rich cultural heritage.