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Spirit: A Celebration of Art in the Heartland 2018

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Discover the story behind the Art of Nebraska

MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART

DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND THE ART OF NEBRASKA

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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

Samuel Sigsbee (Sig) Scott: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1898, North Platte, Nebraska – 1976, North Platte, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Samuel Sigsbee (Sig) Scott Samuel Sigsbee (Sig) Scott painted canvas c. 1938 Gift of Rodger & Doris Parr Accession No: 1995.18 (click image for full view)

Ruth Lillian Ratliff Addison

Posted on January 18, 2017December 28, 2017 by Gina Garden

1912, Omaha Nebraska – 1980, Anaheim, California (Ruth Ratliff) A relatively unknown but obviously talented artist, Ruth Addison was first brought to public attention in Nebraska with the description of being “untrained.” However, the reviewer using that word, not once but twice, quickly turned it into a compliment. His name was Ernest Witte, and he Read More

Augustus W. Dunbier: MONA collection artwork II

Posted on January 17, 2017November 19, 2020 by Maggie Pierson

1888, Polk County, Nebraska – 1977, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Augustus W. Dunbier Return to Augustus W. Dunbier artwork page 1 Augustus W. Dunbier Lady in Red oil c. 1946-1947 30 × 24″ Gift of Roger Dunbier Accession No: 1991.16 (click image for full view) Augustus W. Dunbier Portrait of Jan Farrell (in Read More

Olive Leland Bagg Dye: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017September 25, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1889, Lincoln, Nebraska – 1977, Los Angeles, California Olive Leland Bagg Dye Untitled (landscape) oil on canvas n.d. Museum Purchase Accession No: 2000.03 (click image for full view)

Patrick Drickey: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017April 7, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1949, Omaha, Nebraska – Patrick Drickey Milton’s Final Still Life, J. Laurie Wallace Studio * photograph 1981 9 × 9″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: NA 2011.33 (click image for full view)

Don Doll: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1937, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Don Doll Self Portrait: Walking Tall black & white photograph 1976 9 × 6″ Gift of Harry & Theresa Crook Estate Accession No: 2013.01.07 (click image for full view)

Richard Dienstbier: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017February 27, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

Richard Dienstbier Bridge Across the Cam color photograph 1987 size × 13½” 24¼ × 20¼ × 1″ Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: NA 1997.25 (click image for full view)

Susan Dewsnap: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

birth – ? Susan Dewsnap Untitled (lidded vessel) ceramic 2012 6½ × 8 × 8″ Gift of Nebraska Arts Council, Governor’s Arts Award – 2012 Accession No: 2013.10 (click image for full view)

Angel De Cora (Hinųk Mą̄xiwi Kerenąka): MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017July 16, 2021 by Maggie Pierson

1868, Dakota County (now Thurston County), Nebraska – 1919, Northampton, Massachusetts Angel De Cora (Hinųk Mą̄xiwi Kerenąka) Josephine Sampson Greyhair oil on canvas c. 1904 16 × 14″ Museum Purchase made possible by Jim & Joyce Holtmeier, Julie Morsman Schroeder Foundation, Carl & Karen Brasee, Anne Thorne Weaver Conservation made possibly by Maria J. Scott, Read More

Theodore Russell Davis: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 16, 2017November 6, 2023 by Maggie Pierson

1840, Boston, Massachusetts – 1894, Ashbury Park, New Jersey Theodore Russell Davis Young Bucks on the War-path wood engraving published in Harper’s Weekly, May 17, 1873 Gift of Larry Peterson and Gary Zaruba Accession No: 2008.04.25 (click image for full view)

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1	2	3	4 The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 4, 2025 - 11:15 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Founders Gallery June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 \| 10:00 – 11:15 AM Cost per class: $10 members \| $15 non-members \| Registration requested A unique experience blending yoga with MONA’s artwork to cultivate mindfulness and deep connection through movement and visual storytelling. Open to individuals ages 15 and up. Class size limited to 12. Register Here More details... •	5	6	7
8	9	10	11 The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 11, 2025 - 11:15 am Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Founders Gallery June 11, 18, 25, 2025 \| 10:00 – 11:15 AM Cost per class: $10 members \| $15 non-members \| Registration requested A unique experience blending yoga with MONA’s artwork to cultivate mindfulness and deep connection through movement and visual storytelling. Open to individuals ages 15 and up. Class size limited to 12. Register Here More details... ART AFTER DARK: “Hin Ska“ Fangs of the Plains Region with Steve Tamayo ART AFTER DARK: “Hin Ska“ Fangs of the Plains Region with Steve Tamayo Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 11, 2025 - 9:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: ART AFTER DARK: “Hin Ska“ Fangs of the Plains Region with Steve Tamayo Founders Gallery Wednesday, June 11, 2025 \| 7:00-9:00 PM FREE; however, registration is requested. This presentation by Steve Tamayo, a member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe, will explain the Dentaluim Shell adornment of the Plains Region. Commonly used by Native American artists and anthropologists, these tooth or tusk shells were and are used in indigenous jewelry and adornment. The Lakota People have been making adornments out of shells from the West Coast since the mid-1800s. Register Here More details... • •	12 Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 12, 2025 - 11:30 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Meet outside the Museum to paint the scenery of DowntownKearney, weather permitting. June 12 \| 9:00 – 11:30 AM 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. Who It Is For Anyone interested in exploring plein air painting. Somepainting experience will be helpful. 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... •	13	14
15	16	17 Open Studio at MONA Open Studio at MONA Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 17, 2025 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: OPEN STUDIO Community Studio June 3, 17, 24, 2025 \| 1:00-5:00 PM Free Event Limited to 25 participants \| No Instruction Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided. More details... •	18 The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 18, 2025 - 11:15 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Founders Gallery June 418, 25, 2025 \| 10:00 – 11:15 AM Cost per class: $10 members \| $15 non-members \| Registration requested A unique experience blending yoga with MONA’s artwork to cultivate mindfulness and deep connection through movement and visual storytelling. Open to individuals ages 15 and up. Class size limited to 12. Register Here More details... •	19	20	21 MONA MAKERS DAY: An Afternoon of Family Fun - Save the Date! MONA MAKERS DAY: An Afternoon of Family Fun - Save the Date! Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 21, 2025 - 4:00 pm Description: An afternoon of FREE Family Fun - More details to come! More details... •
22	23	24 Open Studio at MONA Open Studio at MONA Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: June 24, 2025 - 5:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: OPEN STUDIO Community Studio June 3, 17, 24, 2025 \| 1:00-5:00 PM Free Event Limited to 25 participants \| No Instruction Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided. More details... •	25 The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 25, 2025 - 11:15 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody Founders Gallery June 25, 2025 \| 10:00 – 11:15 AM Cost per class: $10 members \| $15 non-members \| Registration requested A unique experience blending yoga with MONA’s artwork to cultivate mindfulness and deep connection through movement and visual storytelling. Open to individuals ages 15 and up. Class size limited to 12. Register Here More details... •	26	27	28 ARTisTRY-MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOP with Marcia Bauerle ARTisTRY-MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOP with Marcia Bauerle Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 28, 2025 - 4:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: 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. Register Here More details... •
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