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

Alan Parker: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 28, 2016August 20, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1916, Harvard, Nebraska – 1993, Medford, Oregon Alan Parker Acrobats gouache 1945 Gift of Joseph & Heddi Lotto Accession No: 1993.02.01 (click image for full view) Alan Parker Untitled (couple) oil on masonite 1940 Gift of Lyn Krabiel Accession No: 2013.14 (click image for full view) Alan Parker Paper Toys gouache on board 1949 20½ Read More

Jerry Jacoby: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 28, 2016October 10, 2023 by Maggie Pierson

1938, Lincoln, Nebraska – 2018, Omaha, Nebraska Jerry Jacoby Untitled (wharf) scratchboard n.d. Gift of Joseph & Heddi Lotto Accession No: 1993.02.02 (click image for full view) Jerry Jacoby Untitled (landscape) oil on canvas n.d. 20¼ × 16″ Gift of Carl & Jane Rohman Accession No: 2003.08.01 (click image for full view) Jerry Jacoby Abstract Read More

Joseph Lotto: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 28, 2016February 8, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1895, Zurich, Switzerland – 1978, California Joseph Lotto Untitled (street scene) watercolor 1910 Gift of Joseph & Heddi Lotto Accession No: 1993.02.05 (click image for full view)

Lesle Larsson: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 28, 2016February 8, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1913, Genoa, Nebraska – 1970, Texas Lesle Larsson Marie oil over tempera on linen 1946 Gift of Eloise (Dierks) Andrews Kruger and Miller & Paine/R.E. Campbell Collection Accession No: 1992.01.06 (click image for full view)

Ralph (Ned) Needham: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 28, 2016February 25, 2020 by Maggie Pierson

1904, Minden, Nebraska – 1934, Kearney, Nebraska Ralph (Ned) Needham Untitled (self portrait) oil on canvas mounted on cardboard n.d. 17¾ × 13″ Gift of Coon Estate Accession No: NA 2013.03.01 (click image for full view)

Lillian Martinez: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 27, 2016February 28, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

Lillian Martinez Parfleche Box hide, paint, beads c. 1950s 6 × 14½ × 8½” Gift of Marsha Gallagher Accession No: 2013.07 (click image for full view)

James M. May: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 27, 2016April 12, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1944, Deadwood, South Dakota James M. May Nude, Nude black & white photograph 1990 10 × 19½” Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1991.42 (click image for full view) James M. May Big Bend, Tararecua Canyon, Divisadero, Chihuahua, Mexico digital photograph (1/25) 2008 11½ × 18″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2011.02 (click image Read More

Herb Mignery: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1937, Bartlett, Nebraska Herb Mignery Green Apples bronze, 1987 70 × 24 × 58″ Gift of The Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation, Hawkins Charitable Trust, Mason Charitable Fund, Rembolt, Ludtke, Parker & Berger Law Firm, Marjorie & James Hewitt Accession No: 1995.09 (click image for full view)

Cecelia (Cece) Milder: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 27, 2016April 14, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1925, Omaha, Nebraska Cecelia (Cece) Milder Three Figures Near a Swimming Pool acrylic on canvas 1966 36 × 48″ Gift of Tom and Gloria Bartek Accession No: 1996.06 (click image for full view) Cecelia (Cece) Milder Untitled (nude) ink Gift of James Allison Flynn & Elizabeth Fore Flynn Accession No: 1988.19 (click image for full Read More

Lana Miller: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1952, Maryville, Missouri Lana Miller Interim ink, color pencil on paper 1994 Museum Purchase Accession No: 1994.39 (click image for full view)

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	July 2025
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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... The Art of Well-Being Series: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson The Art of Well-Being Series: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: July 15, 2025 - 4:00 pm Location: MONA, 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA Description: The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson Join us in the Founders Gallery at MONA for a reflective, hands-on introduction to self-care, mindfulness, and resilience. This event will feature guided practices and a mindful art museum experience. July 15 \| 1:00-4:00 pm Ages 15+ \| Space is limited to 25 participants $20 members / $25 non-members Register Here 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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Alan Parker: MONA collection artwork

Jerry Jacoby: MONA collection artwork

Joseph Lotto: MONA collection artwork

Lesle Larsson: MONA collection artwork

Ralph (Ned) Needham: MONA collection artwork

Lillian Martinez: MONA collection artwork

James M. May: MONA collection artwork

Herb Mignery: MONA collection artwork

Cecelia (Cece) Milder: MONA collection artwork

Lana Miller: MONA collection artwork

Open Studio

MONA Book Club

Open Studio

Open Studio

The Art of Well-Being Series Presents: Finding Calm and Building Resilience – An Introduction to Mindfulness with Theresa Ritta-Olson

Open Studio

Demonstration Series: Eco Printing with Jane Marie