Nebraska Now

Nebraska Now is an exhibition celebrating the energy, identity, and artistry shaping Nebraska today. Featuring work from nearly 80 artists from across the state, representing a range of media, this bold, contemporary showcase captures the diversity of voice, style, and story that is Nebraska.

On view at the Museum of Nebraska Art, Nebraska Now culminates in the Spirit Art Auction on April 18^th, offering the chance to collect original artwork and support MONA’s mission to elevate Nebraska artists.

You’re Invited: Nebraska Now Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of Nebraska Now with artists, supporters, and community members from across the state.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
RSVP by January 30 at mona@unk.edu or call 308-865-8559.

Participating Artists

Allison Achtenhagen
Dawson Adams
Mads Anderson
bARBER
Roberta Barnes
Ava Bartels
Nash Bellows
Jess Benjamin
Laura Bentz
James Bockelman
Joseph Broghammer
Jamie Burmeister
Anne Burton
Beth Cole
Brian Corr
Bob Culver
Hannah Margaret Demma
Danielle Dewees
Eddie Dominguez
Jerome Dubas
Dominique Ellis
Eddie Encinas
Michael Farrell
Nick Flatt
Quentin Fortney
Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez
Dana Fritz
Bill Ganzel
Patrick Gauthier
Larry Gawel
David Gracie
Neil Griess
Amy Haney
Victoria Harper
Maddie Hinrichs
Jennifer Homan
Joe Humpal
Shaun Ilahi
Keith Jacobshagen
David Otis Johnson
Doug Johnson
Hayden Johnson
Charles Kay Jr.
Barbara Kendrick
Susan Knight
Holly Kranker
Michael Kreizel
Brad Krieger
Josephine Langbehn
Renee’ Ledesma
Karen Linder
Shawnequa Linder
Todd McCollister
Rachel Mindrup
Troy Muller
Deborah J. Murphy
Nathan Murray
Christina Narwicz
Julie Owens
Sarah Parys
Peyton Pearson
Gerard Pefung
Merrill Peterson
Martha Pettigrew
Kristin Pluhacek
Christopher Prinz
Lim Puoch
Terry A. Ratzlaff
Bryan Raymundo
Matel Rokke
Larry Roots
Sarah Rowe
Nadine Saylor
Larry Schulte
Emma Schwartz
Oria Simonini
John Spence
Patty Talbert
Bart Vargas
Peter Walkley
Cindy Weil
Watie White
Mike Whye
David Wiebe