MONA

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

Winterscapes

Posted on August 16, 2018November 8, 2018 by Gina Garden

November 13, 2018 – January 20, 2019 In celebration of the season, the exhibition Winterscapes showcases selected recent acquisitions along with longstanding collection works. Winter has its unique beauty – which has always inspired artists from photographers to painters. When it’s cold outside, experiencing winter scenes in the warmth of a MONA gallery is an Read More

Nebraska Now: Larry Gawel, Land : Mine

Posted on August 16, 2018September 26, 2018 by Gina Garden

October 13, 2018 – January 6, 2019 Larry Gawel uses black and white film photography and tintypes, a traditional practice from the 1860s and ‘70s, to juxtapose the flora and fauna of Nebraska and Japan. Gawel specifically looks to hunting and harvest practices in the United States and the Japanese landscape to explore individual’s response Read More

Adornment

Posted on August 16, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gina Garden

September 29, 2018 – February 3, 2019 Adornment looks at how individuals and communities clothe, embellish, or alter their appearances through creative thought and artistic practices. The exhibition explores the ongoing need to create works as varied as filigreed jewelry, beaded traditional or contemporary Native American clothing, African American headdresses, tattoos, nail art, distinctive felt Read More

Kent Bellows and His Collectors

Posted on May 14, 2018September 4, 2018 by Gina Garden

August 25, 2018 – January 6, 2019 The artworks of Kent Bellows are often explorations into the human nature of those around him and of himself, thereby giving an intimate glimpse into his subject’s lives. His obsessive attention to detail and hyper realism style effortlessly invite viewers into his artistic world. Loaned from Bellows’ collectors, Read More

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				1 MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: November 1, 2018 - 7:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller If you had but three minutes to spend with the love of your life, what would you do? You would do an Argentine tango – an unforgettable experience. While ballroom tango sweeps and flows, Argentine tango wraps and entwines; it’s all about embrace and connection with your partner. For this introductory six-week course, there will be no partner rotations because of the intimacy of the dance. Students need no prior dance instruction, and the lessons are designed for those who have never danced Argentine tango before. Each class is 45 minutes followed by 15-minute practice. Instructors Robert and Dorothy Miller keep the pace deliberate and methodical with lots of review. Thursdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Age: 15+ Cost per couple: $50 (MONA members), $60 (non-members) Register by: Thursday, September 27 Class size is limited to six couples. More details... •	2	3
4 Spotlight On: Olga Stepanek - Closing today Spotlight On: Olga Stepanek - Closing today Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: November 4, 2018 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Spotlight On: Olga Stepanek On view through November 4, 2018 Olga Stepanek, a late-in-life artist with no formal artistic education, found inspiration in places she visited and the books she read. An experimental artist, she utilized objects deemed worthless and without any further use. In her life time, Stepanek created over 1,500 metal collages, 275 metal cubes, and several fabric pieces. Because she wanted art to be affordable for everyone, she priced her works low, possible in her case since she paid nearly nothing for the materials she incorporated in her pieces. More details... •	5 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 5, 2018 - 11:59 pm More details... •	6 MONA’S Not Just A Book Club MONA’S Not Just A Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: November 6, 2018 - 11:30 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: MONA’S Not Just A Book Club 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. Tuesdays: September 4, 2018 - January 8, 2019 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. MONA: Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center November 6: The Swan Gondola: A Novel by Timothy Schaffert December 4: Tell Me a Riddle by Tillie Olsen January 8: (date change due to holiday) Original Fake by author Kirstin Cronn-Mills and illustrator E. Eero Johnson More details... •	7 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: November 7, 2018 - 12:45 pm More details... •	8 MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: November 8, 2018 - 7:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: MONA TANGO with Robert and Dorothy Miller If you had but three minutes to spend with the love of your life, what would you do? You would do an Argentine tango – an unforgettable experience. While ballroom tango sweeps and flows, Argentine tango wraps and entwines; it’s all about embrace and connection with your partner. For this introductory six-week course, there will be no partner rotations because of the intimacy of the dance. Students need no prior dance instruction, and the lessons are designed for those who have never danced Argentine tango before. Each class is 45 minutes followed by 15-minute practice. Instructors Robert and Dorothy Miller keep the pace deliberate and methodical with lots of review. Thursdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Age: 15+ Cost per couple: $50 (MONA members), $60 (non-members) Register by: Thursday, September 27 Class size is limited to six couples. More details... •	9	10 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: November 10, 2018 - 12:15 pm 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. Saturdays: November 10, 17, December 1, 8 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $48 for each four-class session (MONA members), $58 (non-members) Register by: Friday, November 9 (Session 2) Full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
11	12 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 12, 2018 - 11:59 pm More details... •	13 Winterscapes Winterscapes Starts: 10:00 am Ends: November 13, 2018 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Winterscapes November 13, 2018 – January 20, 2019 In celebration of the season, the exhibition Winterscapes showcases selected recent acquisitions along with longstanding collection works. Winter has its unique beauty – which has always inspired artists from photographers to painters. When it’s cold outside, experiencing winter scenes in the warmth of a MONA gallery is an opportunity to effortlessly appreciate the splendor of this time of year in Nebraska. Happy Holidays from the Museum of Nebraska Art! More details... •	14 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: November 14, 2018 - 12:45 pm More details... •	15 Home School Home School Starts: 11:30 am Ends: November 15, 2018 - 12:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Home School Program The 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 drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and discussion. Thursdays: August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20 Age: 8-18 (with possible exceptions for younger siblings) Time: Choose one of the class times: (A) 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (B) 1:30-3:00 p.m. Cost: $40 per child (members), $50 per child (non-members) for all five classes Register by: Monday, August 13; payment due when registering Class size is limited to 15 students in each class. Because of space limitations, one chaperone is welcome and must be registered (at no cost). Fees are non-refundable after classes begin. Scholarships are available through the generous support of The Arram Family Foundation. The application form is available on MONA’s website: mona.unk.edu > Education & Events > Classes. More details... MONA Showcase MONA Showcase Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: November 15, 2018 - 8:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: 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. November 15, 2018 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ronald Altman Costume Designer, Shop Manager University of Nebraska-Kearney More details... • •	16	17 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: November 17, 2018 - 12:15 pm 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. Saturdays: November 10, 17, December 1, 8 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $48 for each four-class session (MONA members), $58 (non-members) Register by: Friday, November 9 (Session 2) Full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
18	19 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 19, 2018 - 11:59 pm More details... •	20	21 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: November 21, 2018 - 12:45 pm More details... •	22	23	24 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: November 24, 2018 - 12:15 pm 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. Saturdays: November 10, 17, December 1, 8 Time: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $48 for each four-class session (MONA members), $58 (non-members) Register by: Friday, November 9 (Session 2) Full payment is required in advance to pay for model. More details... •
25	26 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 26, 2018 - 11:59 pm More details... •	27	28 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: November 28, 2018 - 12:45 pm More details... Collection Connection Collection Connection Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: November 28, 2018 - 3:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Learn more about art in one-hour presentations by regional experts. FREE and open to the public. Peggy Jones: The Freedom to Create: Past, Present, and Future Wednesday, November 28 • 12:30 p.m. (note time) Today, while there are seemingly infinite ways to express creativity and share that expression in largely unmediated venues, not all populations are routinely granted creative freedom. This presentation explores how creative expression by some groups has been and continues to be challenged and how these restrictions can be universally restrictive if awareness and action is not taken. Peggy Jones, who received her M.F.A. degree in Painting and Printmaking from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1993, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Black Studies and Associate Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her creative and research interests include intersections between race, gender, and language. She is an artist and playwright who has won awards for both her visual art and writing. She received an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Nebraska Arts Council for her play, The Journey, about Aaron Douglas, the first black graduate from the Art Department at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1922. Presented in conjunction with Adornment, September 29, 2018 – February 3, 2019. More details... • •	29	30

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MONA

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

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