Informational Resources
I would like to submit an exhibition proposal to the Museum.
Please review our Exhibition Policy. Your information will be reviewed by the museum curator, and will contact you by email. Exhibition Selection Process
Does the Museum buy art?
We do occasionally consider art for purchase if they fit within our collecting priorities. Please review our Acquisiton Policy.
May I talk to a curator?
Please call 308-865-8559 or email us at mona@unk.edu with the nature of your inquiry, and we can direct you from there.
Who can I speak to about a work in the Museum’s Collection?
Please email your question to mona@unk.edu, all correspondence received at this address will be routed to the appropriate member of the staff.
I have an artwork that needs to be cleaned. Who should I contact?
The Museum cannot endorse specific conservators. Excellent information on selecting a conservator is available on the American Institute for Conservation website at www.conservation-us.org.
Can the Museum authenticate or value an artwork I have?
The Internal Revenue Service policy does not permit us to comment on the authenticity or value of works of art. However, you can reach out to anyone on this list of suggested national appraisers for assistance, or An auction resource like www.ebay.com or
www.artprice.com can also help you learn more about the value of your object.
I would like to reproduce an artwork from your collection.
Please review our Photo Reproduction Agreement. Fill out the necessary details and email it to the Museum at mona@unk.edu. Note that the Museum does not hold the copyright to any artwork in its collection.
Can I have an event at the Museum?
The Founders Gallery is available to rent during the day or after Museum Hours. Please review our Event Rental information for more details.
Arts and Visitor Related Web Sites
Kearney has a rich assortment of organizations that bring arts, culture, and history to life for residents and visitors of all ages. Enjoy theater, music, art, movies, history, literature, natural wonders, and opportunities to express your own creativity all year round!
North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)
The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® network is a mosaic of over 1,000 art museums and galleries, historical museums and societies, botanical gardens, children’s museums, zoos, and more. When you join MONA at the Patron level or higher, you can receive reciprocal membership benefits across the United States, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Information about Nebraska’s many vacation possibilities that includes things to do, places to stay, road trips, guides, and maps.
Nebraska Governor, Jim Pillen, has shown support for cultural attractions across the state, including the Museum of Nebraska Art.
Nebraska Arts Council strives to cultivate the resources needed to sustain the arts in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Cultural Advocates create a unique public-private partnership with the State of Nebraska to support the arts and humanities.
Humanities Nebraska cultivates an understanding of Nebraska history and culture.
The Joslyn in Omaha, Nebraska exhibits art from all over the world, antiquity to the present, with a concentration on 19th and 20th century European and American art. Located in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Sheldom Museum of Art in Lincoln, Nebraska houses the collections of the Sheldon Art Association, founded in 1888, and the University of Nebraska. Together, the collections include nearly 13,000 artworks in diverse media.
Childhood home of famous Nebraska artist, Robert Henri, located in Cozad, Nebraska.