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Spirit: A Celebration of Art in the Heartland 2018

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Discover the story behind the art of Nebraska
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Celebrating Nebraska’s artistic culture and heritage by collecting and preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the art of Nebraska.
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Travel through time, take in all of the beautiful sights, immerse yourself in history, and become a part of the art.
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The permanent collection contains over 6,000 works by artists of regional, national, and international importance. MONA is housed in a 1911 building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Dedicated to telling the story of Nebraska through the art of Nebraska, enjoy a close encounter with art that reflects and enhances the Nebraska experience.
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MONA’s permanent collection reflects nearly 200 years of history through works by artists of local, national, and international acclaim.
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Discover the story behind the art of Nebraska
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The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska’s visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska.
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See…art representing the work of artist-explorers like George Catlin; early Nebraskans Robert Henri and J. Laurie Wallace; modern era artists Grant Reynard and John Falter, and artists of today.

Discover the story behind the Art of Nebraska

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND THE ART OF NEBRASKA

VISIT

Housed in a 1911 NeoClassical building and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, MONA’s permanent collection numbers nearly 6,000 works by artists of regional, national, and international acclaim. Whether you are online or on our doorstep, there is always something new to do and see. HOURS

EXHIBITIONS

The Museum of Nebraska Art is the only museum exclusively dedicated to telling the story of Nebraska through the art of Nebraska and by extension the story of America. We welcome you to explore the rotating exhibitions in our 11 galleries throughout the year. CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

PROGRAMS

MONA serves as a catalyst for visitor learning and enjoyment through its exhibitions, docent-led tours, hands-on workshops, and artist talks bringing the art of Nebraska to life. Our ARTreach program provides traveling exhibitions to communities all over the state. CURRENT PROGRAMS

Feature Exhibitions

A River Runs Through It

Posted on January 8, 2019March 12, 2019 by Gina Garden

February 26 – July 21, 2019 In Paul A. Johnsgard’s book, Crane Music: A Natural History of American Cranes, the author writes, “There is a river in the heart of North America that annually gathers together the watery largess of melting Rocky Mountain snowfields and glaciers and spills wildly down the eastern slopes of Colorado Read More

MONA Archives

Posted on January 8, 2019February 5, 2019 by Gina Garden

January 29 – March 31, 2019 This exhibition features items from MONA’s archival and ephemera collection. While not often on view, these objects, letters of correspondence, and photographs give a broadened view of artists in the collection. MONA Archives Exhibition List

Nebraska Now: Michael James, Quilts & Photographs

Posted on January 8, 2019February 4, 2019 by Gina Garden

January 12 – April 7, 2019 In his most recent body of work, Michael James focuses on the immersive colors, textures, and feel of India, looking to its “vernacular architecture” and the intricacies of the buildings, alleys, and courtyards. A leader in the art quilt movement of the 1970s, James is the Chair and Ardis Read More

Reece Crawford: Visions of a Community

Posted on January 4, 2019March 19, 2019 by Gina Garden

January 22 – April 7, 2019 From the late 1980s to the mid ‘90s, self-taught artist Reece Crawford awoke to “visions” of the people in her North Omaha community and felt compelled to make small sculptures of them. Created over the span of a few short years, the resulting vibrant, colorful, animated works are an Read More

	March 2019
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					1	2 Untutored Life Drawing Class Untutored Life Drawing Class Starts: 10:15 am Ends: March 2, 2019 - 12:15 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Untutored Life Drawing Class 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. Sessions (1) Saturdays: February 9, 16, 23, March 2 (2) Saturdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $48 for each four-class session (members), $58 (non-members) Register by: Friday, February 8 (Session 2); Friday, April 5 (Session 3); full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
3	4 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 4, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	5 MONA’S Not Just A Book Club MONA’S Not Just A Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: March 5, 2019 - 11:30 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome to these free sessions, and may join at any time. 1st Tuesdays: January 8 – May 7, 2019Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. MONA: Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center March 5: The Last Painting of Sara de Vos: A Novel by Dominic Smith More details... •	6 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 10:15 am Ends: March 6, 2019 - 11:00 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: YOGA AT MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 200 Yoga Certified 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 for strengthening bones through Yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Two Sessions: (1) Wednesdays: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13 (8 weeks) (2) Wednesdays: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 (6 weeks) Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $70 for eight sessions (members), $80 (non-members); $50 for six sessions (members), $60 (non-members) $10 drop-in rate for a single session Register by: Tuesday, January 15 (Session 1); Tuesday March 26 (Session 2); payment is due with registration. More details... •	7	8	9 Family Arts Festival Family Arts Festival Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: March 9, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: For FAMILIES FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 p.m. – FREE and open to the public MONA and Kearney Cultural Partners (KCP) invites you to the annual Family Arts Festival to experience art, dance, music, and more. At MONA participate in interactive educational art activities inspired by the exhibition A River Runs Through It, featuring artworks by Nebraska artists including Michael Forsberg, Paul Johnsgard, Tom Mangelsen, Joel Sartore, Terry Evans, among others. Dance away to music and songs provided by the friendliest family band in Nebraska – The String Beans, with two 30-minute performances at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. More details... •
10	11 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 11, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	12	13 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 10:15 am Ends: March 13, 2019 - 11:00 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: YOGA AT MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 200 Yoga Certified 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 for strengthening bones through Yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Two Sessions: (1) Wednesdays: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13 (8 weeks) (2) Wednesdays: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 (6 weeks) Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $70 for eight sessions (members), $80 (non-members); $50 for six sessions (members), $60 (non-members) $10 drop-in rate for a single session Register by: Tuesday, January 15 (Session 1); Tuesday March 26 (Session 2); payment is due with registration. More details... •	14	15	16
17	18 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 18, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	19	20	21 Home School Program Home School Program Starts: 11:00 am Ends: March 21, 2019 - 12:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Home School Program The spring Home School Program consists of one class once a month. Classes, taking place in MONA’s galleries and Program Room, are designed to be interactive lessons that encourage students to examine objects and ideas. Over these monthly sessions, students develop a theme for a project through a variety of sequential activities including discussion, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. For information on the next session contact the Museum at (308() 865-8559. More details... •	22	23 A River Runs Through It - Reception A River Runs Through It - Reception Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: March 23, 2019 - 6:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: A River Runs Through It February 26 – July 21, 2019 In Paul A. Johnsgard’s book, Crane Music: A Natural History of American Cranes, the author writes, “There is a river in the heart of North America that annually gathers together the watery largess of melting Rocky Mountain snowfields and glaciers and spills wildly down the eastern slopes of Colorado and Wyoming. Reaching the plains, it quickly loses its momentum and begins to spread out and flow slowly across Nebraska from west to east. As it does so, it cuts a sinuous tracery through the native prairies that has been followed by millennia by both men and animals. The river is the Platte.” This exhibition explores the artwork inspired by the Platte River – from the sounds and sights of the land, flora, and fauna that surround, inhabit, and visit it to the sky that stretches far above. Works included are by such artists as Leoda Davis, Terry Evans, Michael Forsberg, Paul Johnsgard, Karen Kunc, Tom Mangelsen, Joel Sartore, Wendy Weiss & Jay Kreimer, Worthington Whittredge, among others. Reception: Saturday, March 23, 2019 • 4:00-6:00 p.m. Artist Comments: 5:00 p.m. Exhibition Sponsored by: Steve & Jennifer Homan and Ben & Sara Homan More details... •
24	25 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 25, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	26	27 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 10:15 am Ends: March 27, 2019 - 11:00 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: YOGA AT MONA with Marsha Yeagley, RYT 200 Yoga Certified 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 for strengthening bones through Yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Wednesdays: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 (6 weeks) Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $70 for eight sessions (members), $80 (non-members); $50 for six sessions (members), $60 (non-members) $10 drop-in rate for a single session Register by: TTuesday March 26; payment is due with registration. More details... Collection Connection Collection Connection Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: March 27, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Susan Knight: The Power of Water in Art Wednesday, March 27 • 2:00 p.m. Water is complex, it is a fractal. “It’s one thing to read about aspects of water and quite another to discover them for myself through art.” Omaha-based paper artist Susan Knight devotes exclusive attention to the stories and science of water and the land around it by building constructions with her hand-cut materials. Exhibiting nationally and internationally, her work has been featured in SciArt Magazine, Sculpture Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, and appears in the book, Art Inspired by Science: Imagining the Natural World, by Robert Louis Chianese. Knight is a recipient of a Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship, and was awarded art-science residencies at AS IF Center, North Carolina; The Colorado Art Ranch and The Nature Conservancy, Hayden, Colorado; and art residencies at Ragdale Foundation, Lake Forest, Illinois; and the International School of Art, Montecastello di Vibio, Italy. She earned a B.F.A. degree from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; and attended The University of Notre Dame; The Glassell School of Art, Houston; and the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Presented in conjunction with A River Runs Through It. Humanities Nebraska provides major funding for this program. HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nebraska State Legislature, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations. More details... • •	28	29	30
31 MONA Archives MONA Archives Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: March 31, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: CLOSING TODAY MONA ArchivesJanuary 29 – March 31, 2019 This exhibition features items from MONA’s archival and ephemera collection. While not often on view, these objects, letters of correspondence, and photographs give a broadened view of artists in the collection. More details... •

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MONA

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

VISIT

EXHIBITIONS

PROGRAMS