MONA

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The Museum of Nebraska Art showcases dynamic exhibitions featuring works from MONA’s esteemed permanent collection alongside powerful creations by contemporary artists. As the only museum in the state solely dedicated to championing the art and artists of Nebraska, MONA has redefined its visitor experience with new exhibition spaces, enlarged areas for public programming, enhanced amenities, and improved accessibility.

2401 Central Avenue, downtown Kearney, NE.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays

FREE ADMISSION

ARTreach

MONA’s ARTreach program provides exhibitions to various communities throughout Nebraska. The ARTreach fees include delivery to the exhibition venue, installation of the show, labels and didactics, educational support as needed, and deinstallation and return to MONA after the exhibition’s close. With professional assistance in managing the exhibition each step of the way, ARTreach exhibitions share MONA’s collection with a variety of venues across the state. To learn more about ARTreach, please call the Museum at (308) 865-8559.

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.

Feature Exhibitions

Bruce Conner: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by Rick Schuessler

1933, McPherson, Kansas – 2008, San Francisco, California Bruce Conner Halcyon color etching n.d. Gift of Lincoln Artists’ Guild from the Bennett Martin Collection Accession No: 1992.89.06 (click image for full view)

Jean Welstead: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 3, 2017January 25, 2018 by Rick Schuessler

1922, Fremont, Nebraska – 2009, Fremont, Nebraska Jean Welstead Old Man intaglio (5/10) n.d. Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: 1992.83 (click image for full view) Jean Welstead Birdnest collograph 1976 Gift of Association of Nebraska Art Clubs – 1977 Accession No: 1977.18 (click image for full view)

Doyle Howitt: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 3, 2017June 11, 2025 by Maggie Pierson

1930, Sunol, Nebraska – 2025, Kearney, Nebraska Doyle Howitt Expectations turned cedar n.d. Museum Purchase 1994.41 (click image for full view)

Gary Goldberg: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 28, 2017October 3, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1952- Gary Goldberg Wall and Window silver print 1978 Gift of Norman & Jane Geske 1992.38 (click image for full view)

Earle (Buddy) Bunker: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 26, 2017April 6, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Earle (Buddy) Bunker Homecoming black & white photograph 1988 10½ × 13½” Gift of Omaha World Herald 1987.07.02 (click image for full view)

Aaron Pyle: MONA collection artwork II

Posted on September 26, 2017February 21, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1909, Towanda, Kansas – 1972, Chappell, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Aaron Pyle Return to Aaron Pyle page 1 Aaron Pyle Untitled (self portrait) charcoal on paper 1966 Gift of Norman Geske Accession No: 2007.32 (click image for full view) Aaron Pyle Blizzard of ’49 lithograph c. 1949-1950 Gift of the city of Chappell Accession No: Read More

James Otto Lewis: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 19, 2017October 3, 2017 by Rick Schuessler

1799, Detroit, Michigan –1858, New York, New York James Otto Lewis Wa-Kaun-ha-ka, a Winnebago Chief handcolored lithograph (octavo) 1865-1870 10 × 6½” Gift of Larry Peterson 2017.16.03 (click image for full view) James Otto Lewis A-Mis-Quam, a Winnebago Brave handcolored lithograph (octavo) 1865-1870 10 × 6½” Gift of Larry Peterson 2017.16.02 (click image for full Read More

Cyrenius Hall: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 12, 2017October 19, 2018 by Rick Schuessler

1830, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada – 1896, Chicago, Illinois Cyrenius Hall Buffalo Sunset oil on board c. 1850s 6 × 12″ Gift of Museum Purchase made possible by MONA Bison Society 2017.18.01 (click image for full view)

Michael H. Sanden: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 12, 2017October 3, 2017 by Rick Schuessler

1947, St. Paul, Minnesota Michael H. Sanden American Nightscape silkscreen (21/25) 1979 20 × 25″ Gift of the Artist 2017.19.02 (click image for full view) Michael H. Sanden American Landscape #1 silkscreen (18/20) 1980 20 × 25″ Gift of the Artist 2017.19.01 (click image for full view)

Chuck Welch: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 12, 2017September 5, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1948, Kearney, Nebraska – Chuck Welch Pan-American Mail Art Expedition artist book: handmade with stamps 1984 Gift of the Artist 2017.20.02 (click image for full view) Chuck Welch Pan-American Mail Art Expedition Escape from Sudan 1948 8 × 5″ Gift of the Artist 2017.20.01 (click image for full view) Chuck Welch Vietnam: Tagged in War Read More

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	July 2025
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		1 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 1, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: 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. More details... MONA Book Club MONA Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 1, 2025 - 11:30 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: 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 FREE Event More details... • •	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 8, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 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. More details... •	9	10 Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Starts: 9:00 am Ends: July 10, 2025 - 11:00 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Plein Air on the Bricks with LoisSmith Meet outside the Museum to paint the scenery of DowntownKearney, weather permitting. For anyone interested in exploring plein air painting. Some painting experience will be helpful. July 10 \| 9:00 – 11:30 AM Limited to 10 participants with a set minimum* Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members Open to individuals ages 15 and up. If you have watercolor supplies, please bring them withyou. Suggested supplies are: 140lb watercolor paper 9x12 at minimum At least 3 brushes - the larger the better Watercolor paints - whatever you have Sun hat Register Here More details... •	11	12
13	14	15 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 15, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 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. More details... The Art of Well-Being Series: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson The Art of Well-Being Series: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: July 15, 2025 - 4:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson Join us in the Founders Gallery at MONA for a reflective, hands-on introduction to self-care, mindfulness, and resilience. This event will feature guided practices and a mindful art museum experience. July 15 \| 1:00-4:00 pm Ages 15+ \| Space is limited to 25 participants $20 members / $25 non-members Register Here More details... • •	16	17	18	19
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27	28	29 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 29, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 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. More details... •	30 Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: July 30, 2025 - 3:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: 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 Register Here More details... •	31

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Bruce Conner: MONA collection artwork

Jean Welstead: MONA collection artwork

Doyle Howitt: MONA collection artwork

Gary Goldberg: MONA collection artwork

Earle (Buddy) Bunker: MONA collection artwork

Aaron Pyle: MONA collection artwork II

James Otto Lewis: MONA collection artwork

Cyrenius Hall: MONA collection artwork

Michael H. Sanden: MONA collection artwork

Chuck Welch: MONA collection artwork

Open Studio

MONA Book Club

Open Studio

Open Studio

The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson

Open Studio

Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie