ON-GOING EVENTS
MONA Book Club
Gary E. Zaruba Library
For avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska, or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome and may join at any time.
July 1 | 10:30-11:30 AM – Woman On Fire by Lisa Barr
August 5 | 10:30-11:30 AM – Confluence: John Gottschalk’s Life of Duty, Service, and the Business of News by George Ayoub
September 2 | 10:30-11:30 AM – The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
Open Studio
Community Studio
Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork.
July 1, 8, 15, 29, 2025 (Studio closed July 22) | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Free Event
- Limited to 25 participants | No Instruction
- Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided.
ARTisTRY-Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Marcia Bauerle
June 28, 2025. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 1:00-4:00 (break for lunch)
$100 members | $115 non-members (class size is limited)
This class explores acrylic collage with emphasis on composition, quality of application, and creative freedom. Practice your understanding of the elements and principles of art and how they affect the aesthetics of composition. Using prompts, ephemera, and our own artwork, you will create postcard-size collages. Various techniques for creating special papers and collage elements will be offered. Wear painty clothes and be ready for magic!
All supplies provided; however, please feel free to bring photocopies of favorite pictures, pieces of old paintings, ribbons, receipts, and other ephemera, favorite paints, brushes, substrates as desired.
Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith
Meet outside the Museum to paint the scenery of Downtown Kearney, weather permitting. For anyone interested in exploring plein air painting. Some painting experience will be helpful.
July 10 | 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members
- Limited to 10 participants with a set minimum*
- Open to individuals ages 15 and up.
If you have watercolor supplies, please bring them with you. Suggested supplies are:
- 140lb watercolor paper 9×12 at minimum
- At least 3 brushes – the larger the better
- Watercolor paints – whatever you have
- Sun hat
The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson
Ages 15+ | Space is limited to 25 participants
Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie
Eco printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper. The exact method and materials used can vary, but the result is a unique, one-of-a-kind print that captures the beauty of nature.
Wednesday, July 30th | 1:30-3:30
Open to all Ages | Free however registration is required
