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

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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

Nebraska Now: Jen Bockelman, Fiber Art

Posted on July 13, 2019August 19, 2019 by Gina Garden

July 13 – October 6, 2019 Using traditional embroidery techniques, Jennifer Bockelman “addresses themes of power and cultural identity as filtered through language.” Her work questions contemporary norms of what communities find important and how they’ve been conditioned to respond to the world and each other. Bockelman is an Adjunct Professor in the Art Departments Read More

Dwayne Wilcox: Visual / Language

Posted on June 11, 2019August 19, 2019 by Gina Garden

June 11 – September 15, 2019 Renowned artist, Dwayne Wilcox, uses ledger paper to examine contemporary culture through a 19th century practice. Begun in the 19th century by Plains Indians in forced confinement during the Reservation Era, ledger artworks include paintings and drawings of Native American figures rendered on ledger paper. Wilcox, an enrolled member Read More

Sculpture Garden Series: Les Bruning

Posted on May 17, 2019August 19, 2019 by Gina Garden

May 17 – October 6, 2019 The 2019 featured artist for MONA’s Sculpture Garden Series is Les Bruning, a nationally recognized sculptor who works in metal casting and welding. The focus for this exhibition is his large, totemic works, some that emit sound as well as light. Based in Omaha, Bruning’s career spans over 40 Read More

	August 2019
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				1	2	3 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 3, 2019 - 12:00 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 for those wishing to develop their life drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Participants bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Saturdays: August 3, 10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-noon. Age: 18+ Cost: $36 per session (MONA members); $46 (non-members) Register by: Friday, July 26 (session 2) More details... •
4	5 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 5, 2019 - 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: August 6, 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: May 7 – September 3, 2019 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. MONA: Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center September 3: The Village Naturalist by biologist Mark M. Peyton, who discusses his book in person. More details... •	7	8	9 The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration - Opens Today The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration - Opens Today Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 9, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration August 9, 2019 – January 5, 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 Lundeen family dynasty of artists complement the Cloisters sculptures: George, Mark, Bets, and Cammie. More details... •	10 Untutored Life Drawing Untutored Life Drawing Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 10, 2019 - 12:00 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 for those wishing to develop their life drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Participants bring their own paper and drawing supplies. Saturdays: August 10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-noon. Age: 18+ Cost: $36 per session (MONA members); $46 (non-members) Register by: Friday, July 26 More details... •
11 Junior Curator Show: Underscoring Line - Closes Today Junior Curator Show: Underscoring Line - Closes Today Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: August 11, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Junior Curator Show: Underscoring Line May 10 – August 11, 2019 A select group of high school students works with the Museum of Nebraska Art staff to conceptualize, select, and install an exhibition of artworks drawn from MONA’s collection. The experiential learning expands their knowledge of art, museums, and careers. The curation process begins with an exploration of the role of the visual elements in an artwork. Each element functions uniquely, line being perhaps the most ubiquitous. More details... •	12 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 12, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	13	14	15 Home School Art Class Home School Art Class Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: August 15, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Home School Program The fall Home School Art 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 activities including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and discussion. Thursdays: Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19 Age: 8-18 (with possible exceptions for younger siblings) Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Cost: $40 per child (members), $50 per child (non-members) for all five classes Register by: Mon, Aug 12; payment due when registering Class size is limited to 12 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. Scholarship Form More details... •	16	17
18	19 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 19, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	20 Optical Chronicle IV Optical Chronicle IV Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 20, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Optical Chronicle IV August 20, 2019 – April 19, 2020 Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the fourth is how artists make functional objects and structure more pleasurable and elevate them or imbue them with meaning. These identified roles provide viewers with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the fourth and last in a series of exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding principles. More details... •	21	22	23	24
25	26 Closed Mondays Closed Mondays Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 26, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	27 Yoga at MONA Yoga at MONA Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 27, 2019 - 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 in strengthening bones through yoga. Please provide your own yoga mat and props. Four Sessions Session 1 – Tuesday’s, August 27 – September 17, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (no yoga September 3) Session 2 – Friday’s, September 27 – October 11, 12:00-12:45 p.m. Session 3 – Tuesday’s, October 29 – November 12, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Session 4 – Friday’s, November 22 – December 13, 12:00-12:45 p.m. (no yoga November 29) Age: 18+ Cost: $25 for each three-class session (MONA members), $30 (non-members); $10 drop-in rate for a single class; or any two three-week sessions $55 for non-members. Register by: Monday, August 26 (Session 1); Thursday, September 26 (Session 2); Monday, October 28 (Session 3); Thursday, November 21 (Session 4) – And be on the lookout for MONA pop-up yoga! More details... The Lundeen's: A Divine Collection Opens The Lundeen's: A Divine Collection Opens Starts: 12:00 am Ends: August 27, 2019 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration August 27, 2019 – 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... • •	28 Collection Connection Collection Connection Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: August 28, 2019 - 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. Roxanne Aistrope: Picture Framing Wednesday, August 28 • 2:00 p.m. From the earliest of times when the making of art began, two-dimensional artworks are made complete with a carefully selected picture frame. Choosing the ideal frame for any artwork is a complex process. There are woods in many shades, metals with countless finishes, and golden gilts in untold tones in traditional or contemporary styles. And that’s just the beginning! Roxanne Aistrope, owner of On Site Studio Framing in Kearney, talks about the history and components of custom-made picture framing. She has been in the framing industry since 1993. Aistrope earned her bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in interior design from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. More details... •	29	30	31

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