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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

CURRENT 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

Spirit: A Celebration of Art in the Heartland 2020

Posted on January 13, 2020February 14, 2020 by Alyssa Ross

A weekend of Spirited events featuring the work of Nebraska’s finest artists. The celebration offers a Sneak Peek Reception, Gala Dinner and Art Auction, and closes with Good Morning MONA, truly unique opportunities to come together to celebrate the art of Nebraska in a very special way. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY! SPIRIT WEEKEND • April Read More

Nebraska Now: Michael Burton, Animation

Posted on December 26, 2019January 14, 2020 by Gina Garden

January 18 – March 29, 2020 Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Michael Burton and his UNL team create animated films that “recover visibilities of people who are mostly left out of the cultural and historical record.” For this exhibition we look at Anna, a film based on the true story of an enslaved Read More

Cranes Taking Flight

Posted on December 26, 2019February 5, 2020 by Gina Garden

February 4 – May 10, 2020 In honor of the annual Sandhill Crane migration through Central Nebraska, the Museum of Nebraska Art showcases artworks that pay tribute to this natural phenomenon. From painting and sculpture to prints and photography, artists have been inspired to render striking imagery depicting the literal and spiritual significance of this Read More

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

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2 The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration - Closes today The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration - Closes today Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 2, 2020 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration On view through February 2, 2020 In 2015, the Lundeen studio was commissioned to create several sculptures for 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 of the Cross in the world today. The exhibition showcases the process to create these monumental works ranging from drawings and sketches to maquettes (smaller scale models). In adjacent galleries, works by four of the Lundeen family dynasty of artists complement the Cloisters sculptures: George, Mark, Bets, and Cammie. Exhibition Sponsors: Dwayne & Margaret Brown Dr. Bill & Linda Vosik More details... •	3 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 3, 2020 - 11:59 pm More details... •	4 MONA's Not Just a Book Club MONA's Not Just a Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: February 4, 2020 - 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: Through May 5, 2020 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. MONA: Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center February 4: Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe by Rebecca Erbelding March 3: Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream by Carson Vaughan April 7: The Echo Maker: A Novel by Richard Powers May 5: Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood More details... Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: February 4, 2020 - 6:15 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 for strengthening bones through Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and if you wish . . . a bottle of wine! Two Sessions: (1) Tuesdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4 (4 weeks) (2) Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 31 (4 weeks) Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $30 for four sessions (MONA members), $40 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single session Register by: Monday, January 13 (Session 1); Monday March 2 (Session 2); payment due with registration. More details... • •	5	6	7	8 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: February 8, 2020 - 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. Choose from any two class Saturday session. February 8, 15 March 14, 21 April 4, 11 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 due in advance to pay for the model. More details... •
9 Threaded - Closes today Threaded - Closes today Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 9, 2020 - 11:59 pm Description: Threaded On view through 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 loan from other artists and collectors. Artists included in this exhibition are Jean Thiessen, Michael James, Sheila Hicks, Judy James, Robert Hillestad, and Mary Zicafoose, among others. Exhibition Sponsor: Margaret Hornady and Don David Exhibition Reception Sponsor: Sue Quambusch and Len Sloup More details... •	10 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 10, 2020 - 11:59 pm More details... •	11	12	13	14	15 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:15 am Ends: February 15, 2020 - 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. Saturday Session 1: February 8, 15 Session 2: March 14, 21 Session 3: April 4, 11 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 due in advance to pay for the model. More details... •
16 Spotlight On: Joyce Ballantyne Spotlight On: Joyce Ballantyne Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 16, 2020 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Spotlight On: Joyce Ballantyne November 5, 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 painting murals in local theaters. More details... •	17 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 17, 2020 - 11:59 pm More details... •	18	19	20 Home School Art Program Home School Art Program Starts: 11:00 am Ends: February 20, 2020 - 12:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Home School Program The spring Home School Art Program consists of one class once a month. Classes 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: February 20, March 19, April 16 For information on the next session of the Home School Art Program, contact the Museum at (308) 865-8559. More details... MONA Showcase MONA Showcase Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: February 20, 2020 - 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 Thornton String Quartet More details... • •	21	22
23	24 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: February 24, 2020 - 11:59 pm More details... •	25	26 Collection Connection Collection Connection Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: February 26, 2020 - 3:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Jennifer Homan: Nebraska's Boundless Skies Wednesday, February 26 • 2:00 p.m. Jennifer Homan's pure pastel pigments eulogize the spectacular power, scale and moods of Nebraska's boundless skies, and the land that's moored beneath them. The emotional force inspiring Homan's work is the beauty of the Nebraska landscape combined with the precipitating consequences of humankind’s presence. Her paintings are factual documentary records of interrupted horizons, or suffused spots of electric light, diminished by vast open spaces and the sweeping intensity of palpable pigmented skies. Jennifer Homan has a BA in painting from Colorado State University and is a member of the Pastel Society of America. Homan’s work is exhibited and collected nationally. MONA has one painting in the permanent collection. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which assured the right to vote could not be denied or abridged based on gender, MONA’s 2020 Collection Connection presentations will focus primarily on the work of women artists, past and present. These presentations by regional experts are free and open to the public. Nebraska was the 14th state to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1919. By August of 1920, 36 states ratified the amendment, ensuring that across the country, the right to vote could not be denied or abridged based on sex. More details... •	27	28	29 Family Arts Festival Family Arts Festival Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: February 29, 2020 - 4:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Family Arts Festival MONA and Kearney Cultural Partners (KCP) invite you to attend the annual Family Arts Festival to experience art, dance, music, and more. At MONA participate in interactive educational art activities inspired by the MONA collection. 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. Saturday, February 29 • 1:00-4:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public! More details... •

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MONA

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

VISIT

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

PROGRAMS