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MONA

Discover the story behind the Art of Nebraska

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND THE ART OF NEBRASKA

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.

Museum Tour

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

Kenneth L. Showell: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Kenneth L. Showell Untitled acrylic spray on linen 1970 Museum Purchase made possible by Cliff and Mary Hillegass Trusts Accession No: 2022.10.01 (click image for full view)

Zora J. Murff: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Zora J. Murff Dillon at 18 color photograph 2015 31½ x 26½” framed Gift of Peter Kiewit Foundation Accession No: 2022.08.07 (click image for full view)

Dana Damewood: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Dana Damewood County Fair color photograph 2014 25½ x 25½” Gift of Peter Kiewit Foundation Accession No: 2022.08.02 (click image for full view)

Ned Day: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Ned Day Untitled (vase) stoneware, glaze 2020 17 x 7 x 7″ Gift of the Nebraska Arts Council, Governor’s Arts Award-2021 Accession No: 2022.03.01 (click image for full view)

Concealed, Revealed: Portraits from the MONA Collection

Concealed, Revealed: Portraits from the MONA Collection

Posted on January 14, 2023February 6, 2023 by Gina Garden

Portraiture has the power to immortalize a person, capturing their likeness at a specific time and place. The pose, expression, clothing, and setting are all elements that can reveal details about the sitter, and depending on the artwork, sometimes about the artist as well. Other times, there is meaning in the information that is withheld, Read More

Mary Sue Gaer: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 11, 2020December 17, 2021 by Rick Schuessler

Mary Sue Gaer Untitled (weaving) wood, wool c. 1970s – 1980s 20 × 33½” Gift of Larry Schulte & Alan Zimmerman Accession No: 2020.20.01 (click image for full view)

Joel Satore: MONA Collection Artwork

Posted on November 21, 2019December 5, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1962, Ponca City, Oklahoma – Joel Sartore Sandhill Crane I (Grus Canadensis) color photograph 2007 26¼ × 35¼” Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2019.28.01 (click image for full view) Joel Sartore Sandhill Crane II (Grus Canadensis) color photograph 2007 54¼ × 40¼” Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2019.28.02 (click image for full view) Read More

Terry Evans: MONA Collection Artwork

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1944, Kansas City, Missouri Terry Evans Platte River, Nebraska April 1990 No. 1 archival pigment print 1990 44 x 44″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2019.15.01 (click image for full view) Terry Evans Platte River, Nebraska April 1990 No. 3 archival pigment print 1990 44 x 44″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2019.15.01 Read More

Marv Graff: MONA Collection Artwork

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

Shelby, Nebraska Marv Graff Kabuki Warrior antique gold knotted metallic thread, bamboo, French rooster feathers, hand screened pleated silk charmeuse 2015 64 × 26″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2019.14.01 (click image for full view)

Gladys Rose: MONA collection artwork

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1896, Auburn, Nebraska – 1973, Alexandria, Lousiana Gladys Rose Untitled (landscape) watercolor on paper 1996 Gift of Jack Karraker Accession No: 2019.10.01 (click image for full view)

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  • Open Studio
    Open Studio
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 5, 2025 - 5:00 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Open Studio

    Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork.

    August 5, 12, 19 | 10:00-5:00 PM
    August 26 | 10:00-2:00 PM
    Community Studio

    • 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: August 5, 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. Free event.

    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

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  • Figure Drawing – Clothed and Draped Studies
    Figure Drawing – Clothed and Draped Studies
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: August 7, 2025 - 8:30 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Figure Drawing – Clothed and Draped Studies

    August 7 | 6:30 -8:30 PM
    Community Studio  

    Work from a live model and enhance your figure drawing skills. Participants will have the opportunity to draw the human figure in an open studio format. Models will either be clothed or draped.

    Each workshop begins with short poses for gestures and sketches, followed by longer poses, with a final pose for completed drawings. Open to all skill levels, the focus of this workshop is to practice proportion, gesture, movement, and perspective.

    •  Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members
    • No Instruction
    • Open to individuals ages 15 and up
    • Easels, benches, boards, and tables are provided. Please bring drawing paper/sketchbooks and drawing materials of your choice

    Register Here

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  • Open Studio
    Open Studio
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 12, 2025 - 5:00 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Open Studio

    Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork.

    August 12, 19 | 10:00-5:00 PM
    August 26 | 10:00-2:00 PM
    Community Studio

    • Free Event
    • Limited to 25 participants | No Instruction
    • Bring your own art supplies or use the supplies and art prompt provided

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  • Writing from the Wall: Creative Writing at MONA with Dorothy Miller
    Writing from the Wall: Creative Writing at MONA with Dorothy Miller
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 15, 2025 - 11:30 am

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Writing from the Wall: Creative Writing at MONA with Dorothy Miller

    August 15 | 10:00-11:30 AM
    MONA Galleries

    How can visual art inspire writing? How can writing enhance the way we see? Join Dorothy Miller, retired English and creative writing teacher, to help answer these and other questions by exploring the connections between art, the observer, and the written word. Participants will experiment with different creative writing genres while engaging in close observations of selected artwork, imaginative responses to writing prompts, and shared discussions.

    All skill levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and preferred writing tools. Stools will be provided by MONA. No prior experience with art, art history, or writing is required.

    • Cost: $10 members / $15 non-members
    • Open to individuals ages 15 and up
    • Limited to 15 participants

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  • Open Studio
    Open Studio
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Open Studio

    Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork.

    August 12, 19 | 10:00-5:00 PM
    August 26 | 10:00-2:00 PM
    Community Studio

    • Free Event
    • Limited to 25 participants | No Instruction
    • Bring your own art supplies or use the supplies and art prompt provided

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  • Pottery Basics: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing with Javier Fox
    Pottery Basics: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing with Javier Fox
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: August 25, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Pottery Basics: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing with Javier Fox

    August 25 & 26 | 6:00-9:00 PM, and August 28 | 6:00-8:00 PM
    Community Studio

    • Cost: $100 members / $115 non-members
    • Open to individuals ages 18 and up
    • This is a three-session class. All materials are included in the cost of the class.
    • Limited to 10 participants

    Register Here

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    Open Studio
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 26, 2025 - 2:00 pm

    Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA


    Description:

    Open Studio

    Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork.

    August 26 | 10:00-2:00 PM
    Community Studio

    • Free Event
    • Limited to 25 participants | No Instruction
    • Bring your own art supplies or use the supplies and art prompt provided

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