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Spotlight On: Joyce Ballantyne

Posted on November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 by Gina Garden

November 12, 2019 – February 16, 2020 Most known for her iconic 1959 Coppertone advertisement, Joyce Ballantyne’s career as an illustrator and artist spanned over six decades. Born in Norfolk, Nebraska and raised in Omaha, Ballantyne’s artistic endeavors ranged from creating calendar pin-up images and illustrations for Sports Afield magazine for nearly 20 years to Read More

The Lundeen’s: A Divine Collaboration

Posted on August 21, 2019October 7, 2019 by Gina Garden

August 27, 2019 – February 2, 2020 In 2015, the Lundeen studio was commissioned to create several sculptures for The Cloisters on the Platte, a religious and silent retreat center conceived by philanthropist Joe Ricketts and located on the Nebraska prairie. The bronze figures consist of some of the most complex representations of the Stations Read More

Nebraska Now: David Gracie, A Light That Casts No Shadow

Posted on August 19, 2019October 14, 2019 by Gina Garden

October 12, 2019 – January 12, 2020 East Coast native David Gracie creates intimate paintings of everyday scenes or objects such as the night sky or tufts of grass in addition to an occasional portrait. These seemingly disparate subjects speak to an overarching theme of the “abstractness of human experience.” Gracie is an Associate Professor Read More

Threaded

Posted on August 19, 2019October 7, 2019 by Gina Garden

October 1, 2019 – February 9, 2020 Threaded displays the depth and breadth of the quality of Nebraska-related fiber arts spanning over 100 years and includes quilts, sculptural hangings, wearables, weavings, and rugs, among other fiber based artworks. This exhibition is a survey of works selected from the MONA collection as well as those on Read More

	December 2019
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1	2 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: December 2, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	3 MONA’s Not Just A Book Club MONA’s Not Just A Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: December 3, 2019 - 11:30 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: MONA’s Not Just A Book Club Avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. 1st Tuesdays: September 3, 2019 – January 7, 2020 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. MONA: Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center December 3: Still Lives: A Novel by Maria Hummel January 7: Landline: A Novel by Rainbow Rowell More details... •	4	5 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: December 5, 2019 - 12:45 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Yoga at MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 500, 200, YACEP Yoga Alliance Certification Combine the unique energy of the visual arts with a physical and spiritual experience. For this progressive yoga, no previous experience is required, and all levels are welcome. Participants must be able to move from standing to floor poses without difficulty. Practice basic yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation. Marsha is also certified in yoga for heart disease, meditation, and trained in strengthening bones through yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Friday’s: November 22 – December 13 (no yoga November 29) Time: 12:00-12:45 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $25 for three-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single class Register by: Thursday, November 21 And be on the lookout for MONA pop-up yoga! More details... •	6	7 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: December 7, 2019 - 12:15 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Untutored Life Drawing This untutored life drawing class offers access to experienced models in a relaxed atmosphere. No instruction is offered at these sessions, which are aimed at anyone wishing to develop his or her drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Participants bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Date: December 7 & 14 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $24 for each two-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members) Register by: each prior Friday Full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
8	9 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: December 9, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	10	11	12	13 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: December 13, 2019 - 12:45 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Yoga at MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 500, 200, YACEP Yoga Alliance Certification Combine the unique energy of the visual arts with a physical and spiritual experience. For this progressive yoga, no previous experience is required, and all levels are welcome. Participants must be able to move from standing to floor poses without difficulty. Practice basic yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation. Marsha is also certified in yoga for heart disease, meditation, and trained in strengthening bones through yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Friday’s: November 22 – December 13 (no yoga November 29) Time: 12:00-12:45 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $25 for three-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single class Register by: Thursday, November 21 And be on the lookout for MONA pop-up yoga! More details... •	14 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: December 14, 2019 - 12:15 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Untutored Life Drawing This untutored life drawing class offers access to experienced models in a relaxed atmosphere. No instruction is offered at these sessions, which are aimed at anyone wishing to develop his or her drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Participants bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Date: December 7 & 14 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $24 for each two-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members) Register by: each prior Friday Full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
15	16 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: December 16, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	17	18	19 MONA Showcase MONA Showcase Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: December 19, 2019 - 8:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: MONA Showcase MONA Showcase is a six-program evening series featuring talented visual, performing, and literary artists held once a month in October, November, December, February, and March. Each program is 7:00-8:00 p.m., followed by conversation, art viewing, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public. UNK Flute Choir Karen Park & Jerry Fox - The history of Christmas More details... •	20	21
22	23 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: December 23, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	24	25	26	27	28
29	30 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: December 30, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	31

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Spotlight On: Joyce Ballantyne

The Lundeen’s: A Divine Collaboration

Nebraska Now: David Gracie, A Light That Casts No Shadow

Threaded