1825-1902 Francis Seth Frost Rocky Mountains oil on canvas c. 1860 14 x 20″ Museum Purchase made possible by Lavern Clark Endowment
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Nebraska Now: Jeremy Goodding, Illuminating Form
June12 – October 17, 2021 Drawn to the challenge of creating his own compositions, Jeremy Goodding focuses on still-life with an emphasis on light and shadow. Using subject matter that is harmoniously arranged, Goodding’s paintings are sensitive, yet dramatic, as he uses the subtle drama of light, color, and movement to evoke a sense of Read More
Selections from the 2021 Nebraska Biennial
August 17 – October 17, 2021 Drawn from the 2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial organized by Gallery 1516 in Omaha, Nebraska, this exhibition showcases the wide range of subjects, styles, and media explored by contemporary artists with connections to Nebraska. This array of artwork offers diverse perspectives embodied by each artist. The 2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial Read More
The Museum is Closed for a Transformative Restoration, Renovation & Expansion Project
The Museum of Nebraska Art Embarks on an Exciting New Era! KEARNEY, Neb. (Oct. 22, 2021) – The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is a Nebraska marvel as it is the only museum exclusively dedicated to telling the story of Nebraska through the art of Nebraska. MONA will close November 1, 2021 to embark on Read More
Nebraska Marvels
From the ancient Greek and Roman frescoes (1700BCE) to the 19th Century landscapes of the Hudson River School, the theme of place has had a long history in art. This exhibition examines place as it appears in art from Nebraska. The specific locations, natural elements, and way of life are all defining features explored by Read More
A River of Hope
March 2 – June 6, 2021 Then some day here come the cranes planing in from cloud or mist—sharp, lonely spears, awkwardly graceful. They reach for the land; they stalk the ploughed fields, not quite letting us near; not quite our own, not quite the world’s. William Stafford, American Poet “Watching Sandhill Cranes” As we Read More
Wright Morris: A House, A Car, A Room
Through his photographs and writings, Wright Morris – one of America’s most admired novelists, captured the tone and tenor of America’s heartland in the mid-20th century. This exhibition is a selection of Morris’s most beloved photographs, many from his books, The Home Place and The Inhabitants, that display a deep regard for the land and Read More
At Large
Since the 19th century, artists have used scale to impress and dominate. At Large is a selection of artwork from MONA’s Permanent Collection, highlighting the powerful presence of big, bold works in a variety of mediums. While mostly abstract and geometric, the artists use of size, color and shape is deliberate intending to create a Read More
Nebraska Now: Margaret Bohls, Italian Studies
On view through June 6, 2021 Based on an examination of historical ceramics produced on the Italian peninsula, Associate Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, artist Margaret Bohls shares her abiding interest in historical vessel forms and their social context. While both visual and sculptural, the vessels were conceived with a Read More
Student Art Show
April 27 – May 15, 2021 Organized and installed by area art teachers, the Student Art Show at MONA provides an opportunity to recognize the artistic talents of students from Kearney and surrounding county school districts. For four weeks each spring, the Museum is alive with the creativity of these budding artists ranging from kindergarten Read More
