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

Burton R. Nelson: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

Hastings, Nebraska Burton R. Nelson Run, Antelope, Run oil 1966 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1988.08 (click image for full view)

George W. Neubert: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016November 19, 2020 by Maggie Pierson

1942, Minneapolis, Minnesota George W. Neubert Shinto Garden Gate I collage: paper, gilded tissue, wire, metallic foil 1996 7 × 10½” Museum Purchase Accession No: 1996.09 (click image for full view) George W. Neubert T’ung/Tao collage 1996 Museum Purchase Accession No: 1996.10 (click image for full view) George W. Neubert Scholar Stone Series: Shogun granite, Read More

Cathy Nothomb: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016February 14, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1923, Atkinson, Nebraska – 1990 Cathy Nothomb Jail House and Court House Rock oil on canvas n.d. 24 × 30″ Gift of Artist’s Estate Accession No: 1990.08 (click image for full view)

Charles Novich: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1958, Worcester, Massachusetts Charles Novich Houses, #17 watercolor 1999 11¼ × 14¼ × ¾” framed Gift of 2001 Docent Class Accession No: 2001.14 (click image for full view)

Lisa Tubach: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1968, Omaha, Nebraska Lisa Tubach Migration acrylic, graphite, ink on watercolor paper 2007 Gift of 90 × 51½” Gift of Merle Stalder Accession No: 2010.04 (click image for full view)

Vada Kinman Oldfield: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016May 23, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1910, Grand Forks, North Dakota – 1999, Beverly Hills, California Vada Kinman Oldfield Still Life with Yellow Vase oil on canvas c. 1930 25½ × 19¾ × ¾” Gift of Col. Barney Oldfield Accession No: 1999.24 (click image for full view) Vada Kinman Oldfield Figure Study oil c. 1930 30 × 23½” Gift of Col. Read More

James Knox O’Neil: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016May 11, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1848, Dark County, Ohio – 1922, Omaha, Nebraska James Knox O’Neil Still Life: Corn oil on linen 1921 Gift of Anonymous Donor to Joslyn Art Museum. Transfer to Museum of Nebraska Art, 1995. Transfer to Museum of Nebraska Art, 1995. Accession No: 1995.29.08 (click image for full view) James Knox O’Neil Landscape oil on canvas Read More

Bonnie O’Connell: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 21, 2016February 12, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1946, Fullerton, Missouri Bonnie O’Connell Pine in the Spine sculptural binding with artist-made paper, book cloth, brass tubing, pine needles 2006 17 × 17 × 3″ Gift of the Artist Accession No: 2009.18 (click image for full view) Bonnie O’Connell The Book of Bad Things-Volume 2, Children – BAD, A Primer artist book: linocut (1/4) Read More

Tom Palmerton: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 20, 2016August 25, 2022 by Maggie Pierson

1932, Council Bluffs, Iowa Tom Palmerton Lewis and Clark Finding the Way bronze (1/30) 1979 Gift of Carl Rohman Accession No: 1989.03.01 (click image for full view) Tom Palmerton High and Low acrylic n.d. 40 × 19″ Gift of Allison & Gary Petersen Accession No: 1992.58 (click image for full view) Tom Palmerton Untitled (woodpile) Read More

Brad Pearson: MONA collection artwork

Posted on October 20, 2016August 12, 2020 by Maggie Pierson

1945, Hastings, Nebraska – 2019, Holdrege, Nebraska Brad Pearson Hand Out bronze (7/35), 1986 Gift of Byron & Monica Anderson, Tim & Dorothy Anderson, Tom & Margo Carlson, Dr. Stuart & Lynn Embury, Sam & Mary Hoagland, Robert M. Miller, Dr. Wayne & Jerrie Quincy, Dr. Richard & Darlene Reiner, William & Sheila Tringe Jr. Read More

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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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PROGRAMS

Burton R. Nelson: MONA collection artwork

George W. Neubert: MONA collection artwork

Cathy Nothomb: MONA collection artwork

Charles Novich: MONA collection artwork

Lisa Tubach: MONA collection artwork

Vada Kinman Oldfield: MONA collection artwork

James Knox O’Neil: MONA collection artwork

Bonnie O’Connell: MONA collection artwork

Tom Palmerton: MONA collection artwork

Brad Pearson: 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