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.

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

Unknown Artists: MONA Collection

Posted on July 9, 2019April 25, 2023 by Rick Schuessler

Unknown Stum-ma-nu, a Flat-Head Boy handcolored lithograph 1865-1870 20 × 13¾” Gift of Larry Peterson Accession No: 2017.16.05 (click image for full view) Unknown The Oldest Inhabitant on line of Union Pacific photogravure n.d. 20 × 23¾” Gift of Cliff & Mary Hillegass Accession No: NA 2000.05.14 (click image for full view) Unknown All Along Read More

Gail Kendall: MONA Collection Artwork

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1944, Pontiac, Michigan Gail Kendall Meadowlark Tureen ceramic 2004 11½ × 21 × 9″ Permanent Loan from Meadowlark Music Festival – 2004 Accession No: L 2005.01 (click image for full view)

Gary Coulter: Mona Collection Artwork

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1935, Oberlin, Kansas – 2000 Denver, Colorado Gary Coulter Woman bronze 1962 Museum Purchase Accession No: 1985.05 (click image for full view)

Molly anderson audio test

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Rick Schuessler

1957, Houston, Texas Molly Anderson Butterfly Kaleidoscope 2000 Gift of Steve Anderson Accession No: 2002.06 34 × 38″ (click image for full view) Download the free MONA App to hear about other artworks Molly Anderson Butterfly Kaleidoscope 2000 Gift of Steve Anderson Accession No: 2002.06 34 × 38″ (click image for full view) Molly Read More

Michael Flecky: MONA collection artwork

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

1914, Beatrice, Nebraska – 1955, San Francisco, California Michael Flecky Kearney Drive-In (Projection Booth), Kearney, Nebraska, 2000 silver gelatin photograph 2000 5 × 17″ Gift of The Artist Accession No: 2013.05 (click image for full view) Michael Flecky Sunset Drive-In (Screen), Bridgeport, Nebraska, 1999 silver gelatin photograph 1999 6 × 18″ Museum Purchase made possible Read More

Frederic Remington : MONA collection artwork

Posted on March 7, 2019March 25, 2021 by Rick Schuessler

1861, Canton, New York – 1909, Ridgefield, Connecticut Frederic Remington The Mountain Man bronze (recast) n.d. 26 × 9 × 17″ Gift of Dennis Sesna Accession No: NA 1998.14.01 (click image for full view) Frederic Remington The Cheyenne bronze – Roman Bronze Works 1901 25 × 7 × 24″ Collection of Carl H. Rohman Trust Read More

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		1 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 1, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 1, 8, 15, 29, 2025 (Studio closed July 22) \| 10:00 AM-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... MONA Book Club MONA Book Club Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 1, 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. July 1 \| 10:30-11:30 AM – Woman On Fire by Lisa Barr FREE Event More details... • •	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 8, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 8, 15, 29, 2025 (Studio closed July 22) \| 10:00 AM-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... •	9	10 Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Plein Air on the Bricks with Lois Smith Starts: 9:00 am Ends: July 10, 2025 - 11:00 am Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Plein Air on the Bricks with LoisSmith Meet outside the Museum to paint the scenery of DowntownKearney, weather permitting. For anyone interested in exploring plein air painting. Some painting experience will be helpful. 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. 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... •	11	12
13	14	15 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 15, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 15, 29, 2025 (Studio closed July 22) \| 10:00 AM-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... •	16	17	18	19
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27	28	29 Open Studio Open Studio Starts: 12:00 am Ends: July 29, 2025 - 11:59 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Open Studio Community Studio Bring your own art supplies, or use the supplies and art prompt provided to create your own artwork. July 29, 2025 (Studio closed July 22) \| 10:00 AM-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... •	30 Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: July 30, 2025 - 3:30 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie Eco printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper. The exact method and materials used can vary, but the result is a unique, one-of-a-kind print that captures the beauty of nature. Wednesday, July 30th \| 1:30-3:30 Open to all Ages \| Free however registration is required Register Here More details... •	31

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PROGRAMS

Unknown Artists: MONA Collection

Gail Kendall: MONA Collection Artwork

Gary Coulter: Mona Collection Artwork

Molly anderson audio test

Michael Flecky: MONA collection artwork

Frederic Remington : MONA collection artwork

Dr. J. D. Hultine : MONA collection artwork

Thomas J. Schlosser: MONA collection artwork

Jeffery Randall: MONA collection artwork

Maggie Tobin: MONA collection artwork

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Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie