Nebraska Now: Matthew Sontheimer
April 8 – July 2, 2017

Matthew Sontheimer’s densely executed and intensely articulated collages depict an on-going verbal dialogue between two fictional characters. The works, small in scale, “are created for close viewing: to be read slowly, to get lost in, to locate and discover references, and then to step back and regard again as a complete form.” Sontheimer, a New Orleans native, is an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Nebraska Now exhibitions are sponsored by Deanna & Fred Bosselman.

The Museum is closed for the 4th of July Holiday!

Nebraska Now: Mallory Wetherell, Ceramics
July 8 – October 1, 2017
South Carolina native and University of Nebraska at Kearney Assistant Professor of Art Mallory Wetherell unflinchingly uses her body as subject in her most recent drawings and ceramics. Wetherell’s work compels viewers to consider the female form: wives, mothers, sisters, friends, companions, or self in light of contemporary societal expectations.

Artist Talk and Reception: July 22 • 1:30 p.m.
2017 Nebraska Now exhibitions are sponsored by Deanna & Fred Bosselman.

The Legacy of Audubon
On view through July 9, 2017
Nature photographer Joel Sartore was inspired by John James Audubon’s quest to observe and document in text and image all the birds in America. The Museum of Nebraska Art showcases its Audubon pieces to honor the inspiration of Audubon on Sartore – across almost two centuries.

MONA’S Not Just a Book Club
Avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome to these sessions, and may join at any time.

1st Tuesdays • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
MONA’s Gary E. Zaruba Library & Research Center

July 11 (due to July 4 holiday) – All the Gallant Men: An American Sailor’s Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor, Donald Stratton and Ken Gire
August 1 – The Muralist: A Novel, B.A. Shapiro
September 5 – Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet, Stephanie Cowell

SATURDAY 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 life drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Students bring their own paper and drawing supplies.

Saturdays: July 15, 22, Aug 5, 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.-noon
Ages: 18+
Cost: $48 per session (members), $58 per session (non-members)
Register by: Friday, July 14 (session 2)

MONA: There’s an App for That!
On view through July 16, 2017
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) announces the launch of its first mobile app. With this new platform, viewers browse through highlights from MONA’s permanent collection, listen to audio commentary, peruse a guide on how to look at art, and take a MONA quiz. This exhibition features the initial selection of works for the MONA app – significant collection pieces including those by artists Robert Henri, Solon Borglum, and Jun Kaneko.
The MONA app development is produced in part by a grant from the Nebraska Tourism Commission.

Sounds of Summer
Gather your friends and join in the fun! Enjoy a lovely evening with your friends at Sounds of Summer in the Cliff Hillegass Outdoor Sculpture Garden. We provide the music along with tables and chairs. You are welcome to bring a picnic, including beverages of your choice!

2017 Schedule
Thursdays:
July 20 • Thalken, Tesdall & Thalken – Smooth Jazz

MONA’s Cliff Hillegass Sculpture Garden
Gate 0pens at 6:00 p.m. • Music at 7:00 p.m.

FREE seating is on a first come, first serve basis, however you may reserve a table for 10 for a single performance (308) 865-8559. Contributions are appreciated when we “pass the hat” to keep admission free.

An award is presented to the group with the best table decorations at each performance, so channel your inner Martha Stewart and “bling” it on!

Table Themes:
July 20 • Flower Power

Proceeds from Sounds of Summer help to support the MONA Guild and its contributions to MONA’s art acquisitions and conservation, art exhibitions and education.

NEBRASKA: Jean Thiessen – The MONA Collection
July 21, 2017 – February 25, 2018
Self-taught artist Jean Thiessen (1876-1960) created captivating seven on-edge felt mosaics in the early part of the 20th century. MONA is fortunate to have many of her works, acquired from her son’s estate who himself was a prolific artist and early leader of the Museum. These unique and amazing creations exhibit rich coloration and a linear design, examples of an artist in full understanding of her medium.

SATURDAY 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 life drawing skills. Poses are timed and moderated. Easels and drawing boards are provided. Students bring their own paper and drawing supplies.

Saturdays: July 15, 22, Aug 5, 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.-noon
Ages: 18+
Cost: $48 per session (members), $58 per session (non-members)
Register by: Friday, July 14 (session 2)