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MONA Grand Reopening Celebration
MONA Grand Reopening Celebration
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 3, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Location: 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) to Reopen with Grand Celebration on May 3, 2025
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.
The reimagined museum will showcase 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—all located at its historic home at 2401 Central Avenue, downtown Kearney, NE.
Opening Weekend Celebration
To commemorate this milestone, 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
- Live performances by local artists and musicians
This grand reopening promises to honor MONA’s legacy while offering an inspiring glimpse into its future as a hub for creativity and community connection.
For more information about the reopening and upcoming events, visit mona.unk.edu or follow MONA on social media.
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MONA - Open Studio
MONA - Open Studio
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 6, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Open Studio
Community Studio
May 6, 13, 20, 27 | All Day
- Free Event (Registration required)
- Limited to 25 participants
· Bring your own art supplies, or use the suppliesand art prompt provided.
· Featured Artist Prompt for May: Round TripTime by Barbara Takenaga
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MONA Book Club
MONA Book Club
Starts: 10:30 am
Ends: May 6, 2025 - 11:30 am
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: MONA Book Club
Gary E. Zaruba Library
May 6 | 10:30-11:30 AM
- May - The Art Collector’s Daughter by Derville Murphy
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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: 12:00 am
Ends: May 7, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: The Art of Presence – Yoga with Lori Cody
Founders Gallery
May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 9:30-11:00 AM
- A unique experience blending yoga with MONA’s artwork to cultivate mindfulness and deep connection through movement and visual storytelling.
- Limited to 20 participants
- Open to individuals ages 15 and up.
- Cost: $50 members / $60 non-members (all four sessions)
- Drop-In: $15 (single class)
Register Here
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ARTisTRY: Australian Hinge Book Making with Deanna Jesse
ARTisTRY: Australian Hinge Book Making with Deanna Jesse
Starts: 1:30 pm
Ends: May 7, 2025 - 2:30 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: ARTisTRY: Australian Hinge Book Making with Deanna Jesse
Community Studio
May 7 | 1:30 PM
- Limited to 10 participants
- Open to individuals ages 15 and up.
- Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members
- All supplies provided
Register Here
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First Saturday – Guest Artists: UNK Wrestling Team
First Saturday – Guest Artists: UNK Wrestling Team
Starts: 10:30 am
Ends: May 10, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Description: First Saturday – Guest Artists: UNK Wrestling Team
Join the UNK wrestling team for a morning filled withcreativity and art-making!
Community Studio
May 10 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wrestlers will join children (ages 5-14) for collaborative painting sessions.
- Free Event (Registration required)
- Limited to 25 participants
Register Here
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MONA - Open Studio
MONA - Open Studio
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 13, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Open Studio
Community Studio
May 13, 20, 27 | All Day
- Free Event (Registration required)
- Limited to 25 participants
· Bring your own art supplies, or use the suppliesand art prompt provided.
· Featured Artist Prompt for May: Round TripTime by Barbara Takenaga
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Homeschool Art
Homeschool Art
Starts: 10:30 am
Ends: May 14, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Description: Homeschool Art
Community Studio
May 14 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Open to Homeschool students between the ages 5-14.
- Limited to 15 participants
- Cost: $30 per student/$50 per family
- One parent/guardian will need to accompany each family group.
FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
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Collection Connection: “Artist Explorers” with Karen Park & Sandy Mahalek
Collection Connection: “Artist Explorers” with Karen Park & Sandy Mahalek
Starts: 1:30 pm
Ends: May 14, 2025 - 3:00 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Collection Connection: “Artist Explorers” with Karen Park& Sandy
Founders Gallery
May 14 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
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MONA - Open Studio
MONA - Open Studio
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 20, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Open Studio
Community Studio
May 20, 27 | All Day
- Free Event (Registration required)
- Limited to 25 participants
· Bring your own art supplies, or use the suppliesand art prompt provided.
· Featured Artist Prompt for May: Round TripTime by Barbara Takenaga
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Homeschool Art
Homeschool Art
Starts: 10:30 am
Ends: May 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Description: Homeschool Art
Community Studio
May 21 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Open to Homeschool students between the ages 5-14.
- Limited to 15 participants
- Cost: $30 per student/$50 per family
- One parent/guardian will need to accompany each family group.
FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
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MONA - Open Stuidio
MONA - Open Stuidio
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 27, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: Open Studio
Community Studio
May 27 | All Day
- Free Event (Registration required)
- Limited to 25 participants
· Bring your own art supplies, or use the suppliesand art prompt provided.
· Featured Artist Prompt for May: Round TripTime by Barbara Takenaga
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Homeschool Art
Homeschool Art
Starts: 10:30 am
Ends: May 28, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Description: Homeschool Art
Community Studio
May 28 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Open to Homeschool students between the ages 5-14.
- Limited to 15 participants
- Cost: $30 per student/$50 per family
- One parent/guardian will need to accompany each family group.
FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
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DEMONSTRATION SERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler
DEMONSTRATION SERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler
Starts: 6:30 pm
Ends: May 29, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: DEMONSTRATIONSERIES: Lampworking by Chris Haussler
Community Studio
May 29 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
- Limited to 20 participants
- Free Event (Registration required)
Register Here
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The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole
The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole
Starts: 1:00 pm
Ends: May 30, 2025 - 4:00 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole
Community Studio
May 30 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Limited to 12 participants
- Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members
- Open to individuals ages 15 and up.
Workshop Description
The sky gives us endless possibilitiesas painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view ofthe sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many timesthere is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of thesky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a fewfloating clouds.
Who It Is For
This is aworkshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how to create aglowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful.
You will learn how to . . .
- Simplify the subject
- Create a value thumbnail
- Tone your surface before painting
- Place elements with reference points
- Unify your paint mixes with a mother color
- Mix and match your paint colors
- Create atmosphere with layers of paint
- Enjoy the painting process
What To Bring:
*Beth will provide four sky photos you may choose from duringthe workshop. If you would like to use your ownsky photos, that’s wonderful. Please bring them with you.
- Sketchbook and pencil
- Brushes, I use flats 2, 4, 6
- Palette knife for mixing paint
- Small empty jar with lid for odorless mineral spirits
- If you have oil paints to which you are accustomed, pleasefeel free to bring them.
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The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole Community Studio May 30 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM AND May 31 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Limited to 12 participants • Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members • Open to individuals ages 15 and up. • Workshop Description The sky gives us endless possibilities as painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view of the sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many times there is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of the sky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a few floating clouds. • Who It Is For This is a workshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how create a glowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful. • What You Will Learn o How to… Simplify the subject Create a value thumbnail Tone your surface before painting Place elements with reference points Unify your paint mixes with a mother color Mix and match your paint colors Cr
The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole Community Studio May 30 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM AND May 31 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Limited to 12 participants • Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members • Open to individuals ages 15 and up. • Workshop Description The sky gives us endless possibilities as painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view of the sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many times there is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of the sky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a few floating clouds. • Who It Is For This is a workshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how create a glowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful. • What You Will Learn o How to… Simplify the subject Create a value thumbnail Tone your surface before painting Place elements with reference points Unify your paint mixes with a mother color Mix and match your paint colors Cr
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: May 31, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Description: The Radiant Sky with Beth Cole
Community Studio
May 31 | 9:00AM – 12:00 PM
- Limited to 12 participants
- Cost: $60 members / $70 non-members
- Open to individuals ages 15 and up.
The sky gives us endless possibilitiesas painters. In this workshop you will create a painting based on the view ofthe sky during the golden hour as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Many timesthere is such a beautiful gradation of color from horizon to the crest of thesky at this time of day. This is what we will practice along with a fewfloating clouds.
Who It Is For
This is aworkshop for anyone who appreciates the sky and wants to learn more about how to create aglowing and radiant painting. Some painting experience will be helpful.
- You Will Learn How To:
- Simplify the subject
- Create a value thumbnail
- Tone your surface before painting
- Place elements with reference points
- Unify your paint mixes with a mother color
- Mix and match your paint colors
- Create atmosphere with layers of paint
- Enjoy the painting process
What To Bring:
*Beth will provide four sky photos you may choose from duringthe workshop. If you would like to use your ownsky photos, that’s wonderful. Please bring them with you.
- Sketchbook and pencil
- Brushes, I use flats 2, 4, 6
- Palette knife for mixing paint
- Small empty jar with lid for odorless mineral spirits
- If you have oil paints to which you are accustomed, pleasefeel free to bring them.
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