MONA Book Club – April 7, 2026
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. April - The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. April - The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
MONA Minis will be held on the 3rd Friday of every month. Each 45-minute session is designed for children ages 3-5 and includes an interactive story time, gallery exploration, and a multi-sensory art activity. Sessions expose children to social-emotional learning, pre-literacy skills, fine and gross motor experiences, as well as opportunities for self-expression. Children must
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. May - The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
Join us for an in-gallery artist talk with Brian Corr in conjunction with his exhibition "Of Light and Shadow," on view through September 20, 2026 in the rotating exhibition gallery on the Museum's second floor. This event is free and open to the public.
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. June - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
MONA is pleased to host an artist talk with John Raimondi, the artist behind Athleta, one of Kearney’s most recognizable public sculptures located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. As part of the 50th anniversary of the 500-Mile Sculpture Garden, Raimondi will share stories about creating Athleta, his experiences working on the I-80
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. July - A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America’s First Indian Doctor by Joe Starita
Work from a live model and enhance your figure drawing skills. Participants will have the opportunity to draw the human figure in an open studio format. Models will be clothed. Each workshop begins with short poses for gestures and sketches, followed by longer poses, with a final pose for completed drawings. Open to all skill
Join the Museum of Nebraska Art and friends for a FREE viewing of American Graffiti in celebration of Kearney Cruise Nite! Interested in learning more about graffiti art? Join us behind the World Theatre at 6:00 pm for a pre-film graffiti demonstration by Impact Art. Participants will have the opportunity to add their own artistic touch
Join us for MONA Makers Day on Saturday, July 25, from 1–4 PM! Explore hands-on art activities and creative stations throughout the museum, designed to spark imagination, inspire creativity, and encourage making together.
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. August - The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
Work from a live model and enhance your figure drawing skills. Participants will have the opportunity to draw the human figure in an open studio format. Models will be clothed. Each workshop begins with short poses for gestures and sketches, followed by longer poses, with a final pose for completed drawings. Open to all skill
MONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. September – The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett
Work from a live model and enhance your figure drawing skills. Participants will have the opportunity to draw the human figure in an open studio format. Models will be clothed. Each workshop begins with short poses for gestures and sketches, followed by longer poses, with a final pose for completed drawings. Open to all skill