Discover the story behind the Art of Nebraska
DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND THE ART OF NEBRASKA
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated reopening on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Following an extensive expansion, restoration, and renovation, MONA will unveil its revitalized historic building and a brand-new 23,000-square-foot expansion, marking a new chapter for Nebraska’s art and cultural community.
Opening Weekend Celebration
MONA invites the community to a day of free festivities on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Guests of all ages will enjoy hands-on art-making activities, interactive experiences, and live performances by local artists and musicians.
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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.
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.
July 19, 2016 – April 23, 2017 In his book A World of Art, author Henry M. Sayre discusses the role of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the first is how artists help us see the world in new and innovative ways. These roles provide the viewer with a touchstone through which Read More
1902, Omaha, Nebraska – 1989, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Leonard Thiessen Return to Leonard Thiessen artwork page I Leonard Thiessen Keterinakyrkan, Stockholm lithograph 1938 Gift of William & Leslie Wallis Accession No: 2002.16.19 (click image for full view) Leonard Thiessen Maelstrom oil on board n.d. Gift of Leonard Thiessen Estate Accession No: 1989.11 Read More
Roy G. SchultzMemory of Japan collage – paper, stamps 1965 Gift of Tom & Gloria Bartek Accession No: NA 1996.04 (click image for full view) Roy G. SchultzNasby Says collage: fabric, ink, paper, tintype 1964 9 × 7″ Gift of Jim & Judy Wigton Accession No: 2015.01.07 (click image for full view)
1931, Iowa City, Iowa – Biographical sketch of artist Dan Howard Return to Dan Howard artwork page I Return to Dan Howard artwork page II Dan Howard Soliloquium: I, preliminary study (ladder) ink on paper 2002 Museum Purchase made possible by TierOne Bank Accession No: 2004.11.01.b (click image for full view) Dan Howard Soliloquium: I, Read More
1922, Vergas, Minnesota – 2011, Seward, Nebraska Reinhold Marxhausen Painted Wood color photograph n.d. 7¾ × 10″ Museum Purchase Accession No: 1976.18 (click image for full view) Reinhold Marxhausen Untitled (relief) wood n.d. 9 × 12 × 1″ Museum Purchase Accession No: 2000.18 (click image for full view) Reinhold Marxhausen Untitled (cube) wood n.d. 6¾ Read More
1910, Omaha, Nebraska – 1997, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Mary Elizabeth (Emmy) Gifford Return to Mary Elizabeth (Emmy) Gifford page 1 Mary Elizabeth Gifford Stylish Paper Dolls, 1931 graphite, ink, ink wash, watercolor 1931 7½ × 6″ Gift of Charles Gifford and Michele van Deventer Accession No: NA 2004.04.14.a-g (click image for full view) Read More
1935, Stilwell, Kansas – Biographical sketch of artist Robert Weaver Robert Weaver artwork page
1905, Omaha, Nebraska – 1982, Taos, New Mexico Don Louis Ruf Untitled (woman) watercolor n.d. Gift of Artists Family 1984.33 (click image for full view) Don Louis Ruf Farmer’s Market, 40th & Leavenworth, Omaha, Nebraska oil on canvas c. 1950s 15¼ × 19¼” Gift of Artists Family 1983.26 (click image for full view)
1860, Omaha, Nebraska – 1925, Omaha, Nebraska Helen Martanie Snowden Pansies oil on canvas 1886 Gift of Dr. Paul W. Emerson to Joslyn Art Museum, 1955, Transfer to Museum of Nebraska Art, 1995 Accession No: 1995.29.13 (click image for full view) Helen Martanie Snowden Grapes oil on canvas c. 1884 Gift of Dr. Paul W. Read More
1939, Omaha, Nebraska – 2025, New York, New York Jessie Nebraska Gifford Ponca Hills Night I watercolor 1990 5½ × 13½” Gift of Harry & Theresa Crook Estate Accession No: 2011.30.11 (click image for full view) Jessie Nebraska Gifford Ponca Hills Night II watercolor 1990 5½ × 11½” Gift of Harry & Theresa Crook Estate Read More
