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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

Solomon D. Butcher: MONA collection artwork II

Posted on January 10, 2017November 15, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1856, Burton, West Virginia – 1927, Greeley, Colorado Return to Solomon D. Butcher artwork Page 1 Solomon D. Butcher Gates School in Cumming Park, northwest of West Union, Custer County, Nebraska, 1886 black & white photograph 1886 Gift of Maxine Butcher Accession No: 2007.14.12 (click image for full view) Solomon D. Butcher The family of Read More

Solomon D. Butcher: MONA collection gallery

Posted on January 10, 2017November 20, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1856, Burton, West Virginia – 1927, Greeley, Colorado Return to Solomon D. Butcher, artwork page I Return to Solomon D. Butcher, artwork page II (Click on images for large view.)

Byron Burford: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1920, Jackson, Mississippi – 2011, Iowa City, Iowa Byron Burford A Novel Bicycle Race lithograph (15/20) 1978 14 × 14″ Gift of Harry & Theresa Crook Estate Accession No: 2011.30.02 (click image for full view)

Hans Burchardt: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1904, Germany – 1992, Lincoln, NE Hans Burchardt The Longhorns wood n.d. Museum Purchase Accession No: 1984.04 (click image for full view)

Alfred William Burchard: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017September 20, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1901, Falls City, Nebraska – 1960, Sioux City, Iowa Alfred William Burchard Portrait of a Woman, #1 oil on linen 1931 Gift of Brendan Burchard Accession No: 1985.02 (click image for full view) Alfred William Burchard Portrait of a Woman, #2 oil on canvas 1932 Gift of Brendan Burchard Accession No: 1985.03 (click image for Read More

Roger Bruhn: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1941, Omaha, Nebraska – Roger Bruhn Maya, 2006 color digital photograph, Epson Ultrachrome ink on Moab Estrada 100% rag paper (2/3) 2006 62½ × 41½” Museum Purchase made possible by MONA Guild Accession No: 2009.17 (click image for full view) Roger Bruhn New York City, 2005 giclee print (1/10) 2005 31 × 42″ Gift of Read More

Dan Bruggeman: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

Dan Bruggeman Diorama: Drought oil on panel 1996 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1998.01 (click image for full view)

Ginny Bowers: MONA collection artworks

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1956, Sioux City, Iowa – Ginny Bowers Languish alabaster 1998 7¼ × 14¾ × 9″ Gift of Association of Nebraska Art Clubs – 2000 Accession No: 2001.28 (click image for full view)

Wendy Mues Bonge: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017October 4, 2022 by Maggie Pierson

1957, Lincoln, Nebraska – Wendy Mues Bonge Bravery Counts prismacolor, ink 1998 19 1/4 x 23 1/4” Gift of Association of Nebraska Art Clubs – 1998 Accession No: 2000.21 (click image for full view)

Ruth Buol: MONA collection artwork

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

Ruth Buol Joseph Lotto * pastel, ink, graphite on paper 1946 Gift of Joseph & Heddi Lotto Accession No: NA 1993.02.04 (click image for full view)

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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