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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

Robert Hillestad: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016February 26, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

Robert Hillestad Celebration Coat 52: Ode to Paul rayon, silk, wool 1991 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1995.26 (click image for full view) Robert Hillestad Meadowlark in Fiber silk & synthetic yarns, silk fabric streamers; hand knit 2007 52 × 48 × 6″ Permanent Loan from Meadowlark Music Festival – 2007 Accession No: L Read More

Myron R. Heise: MONA collection artwork III

Posted on December 6, 2016November 28, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1934, Bancroft, Nebraska – 2016, New York, New York Return to Charles Myron R. Heise II Myron R. Heise Self-Portrait, December 18, 1964 ink 1964 8 × 5¾” Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2011.27.16 (click image for full view) Myron R. Heise Self-Portrait, December 25, 1964 ink 1964 8 × 5¾” Gift of the Read More

Myron R. Heise: MONA collection artwork II

Posted on December 6, 2016November 28, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1934, Bancroft, Nebraska – 2016, New York, New York Return to Myron R. Heise I Myron R. Heise Ponte Santa Trinita oil on canvas 1964 18 × 28″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2011.27.08 (click image for full view) Myron R. Heise Nancy’s Store oil on canvas 1985 30 × 40″ Gift of the Read More

Myron R. Heise: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1934, Bancroft, Nebraska – 2016, New York, New York Myron R. Heise Main Street, Bancroft, Nebraska oil on canvas 1984 30 × 40″ Gift of Kathy Carlisle Accession No: 2003.02 (click image for full view) Myron R. Heise Larry’s Bar oil on canvas 1982 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1994.31 (click image for full Read More

Jack Hetterich: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016December 19, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

(1925–2018) Jack Hetterich Platte River Scene oil on linen 1985 30 × 48″ Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Tom Pollard Accession No: 1986.49 (click image for full view) Jack Hetterich Untitled (landscape with three Native Americans on horseback) oil on canvas 1980 24 × 48″ Gift of John D. Kimball Accession No: 2019.25.01 (click image Read More

Mary Miles Henderson: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016December 27, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1923,Lincoln, Nebraska – 2012, Orlando, Florida Mary Miles Henderson That Day in November oil on paper n.d. size Gift of Lincoln Artists’ Guild from the Bennett Martin Collection Accession No: 1992.89.13 (click image for full view)

Richard Hay: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1923, Lincoln, Nebraska – 2012, Lincoln, Nebraska Richard Hay Untitled (bananas, oranges) oil on canvas 1959 18 × 22″ Gift of Norman Geske Accession No: 2013.08 (click image for full view)

Mary Emily Hartman: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1932, Omaha, Nebraska – 2001, Omaha, Nebraska Mary Hartman Magic Tree oil on linen 1955 25½ × 32″ Gift of John DesMarais Accession No: 2006.12 (click image for full view)

Mark Hartman: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016March 14, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1961, Hastings, Nebraska – Mark Hartman The Sacred Heart acrylic on canvas 2007-2008 60 × 40″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2009.25 (click image for full view) Mark Hartman Spiritus ink on board n.d. 16 × 11″ Gift of Jack Karraker Accession No: 2018.02.04 (click image for full view)

Dorothy Van Houten Harrison: MONA collection artwork

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1895, Brooklyn, New York – 1994, Hastings, Nebraska Dorothy Van Houten Harrison Rainy Day at the Shopping Center watercolor 1977 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1986.46 (click image for full view) Dorothy Van Houten Harrison Busy Morning near South Booth Bay, Maine watercolor n.d. 15¼ × 22½” Gift of Marybeth Lynn Estate Accession No: Read More

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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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