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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 F. Gilder: MONA collection artwork

Posted on July 8, 2016February 13, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1856, Flushing, New York – 1940, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Robert F. Gilder Robert F. Gilder An Evening in February, Fontenelle Forest oil on masonite 1936 Gift of Bequest of Dr. Irma H. Gross to Joslyn Art Museum,1980. Transfer to Museum of Nebraska Art, 1995. Accession No: 1995.29.05 (click image for full view) Read More

Robert Willets: MONA collection artwork

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

1946, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Robert Willets Robert Willets Shaman IV mixed media Museum Purchase 1997.22 (click image for full view)

Milton Wolsky: MONA collection artwork

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

1916, Omaha, Nebraska – 1981, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Milton Wolsky Milton Wolsky “Pruzzo” Chilean Grapes oil on canvas 1978 Museum Purchase Accession No: 1978.20 1978.20 (click image for full view) Milton Wolsky Joseph oil on board 1939 Gift of Michael C. Miller Accession No: 2007.30 (click image for full view) Milton Wolsky Read More

Jake Jacobson: MONA collection artwork

Posted on July 2, 2016July 24, 2024 by Maggie Pierson

1949, Iola, Kansas – 2024, Kearney, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Jake Jacobson Jake Jacobson Tea Set porcelain 1990 Gift of the Artist – work was made for the exhibition White Heat Accession No. 1991.22 (click image for full view) Jake Jacobson Vertiginous Series #8 ceramic 1992 Gift of Nebraska Arts Council, Governor’s Arts Award Read More

Jake Jacobson

Posted on July 2, 2016October 6, 2023 by Maggie Pierson

1949, Iola, Kansas – View artwork Howard D. (Jake) Jacobson, who was born in Iola, Kansas in 1949, grew up in Iola and then El Dorado, Kansas. Jacobson attended Butler County Community College in El Dorado, subsequently transferring to Fort Hays State University (Hays, Kansas) where he earned a B.A. degree in 1973. Studying with Read More

John Falter: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 30, 2016September 20, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1910, Plattsmouth, Nebraska – 1982, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Biographical sketch of artist John Falter John Falter The World Seen Upside-down oil on canvas 1980 20 × 30″ Gift of Cliff Notes Accession No: 1986.13 (click image for full view) John Falter Mandan Hunter oil on canvas 1979 Gift of Cliffs Notes Accession No: 1986.14 (click image Read More

Augustus W. Dunbier: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 30, 2016April 8, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1888, Polk County, Nebraska – 1977, Omaha, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Augustus W. Dunbier Augustus W. Dunbier Edith oil on canvas 1921 Museum purchase Accession No: 1994.20 (click image for full view) Augustus W. Dunbier Portrait of William Stuvie oil 1916 Gift of Roger Dunbier Accession No: 1991.15 (click image for full view) Augustus Read More

James D. Butler: MONA: collection artwork

Posted on June 30, 2016June 18, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1945, Fort Dodge, Iowa – Biographical sketch of artist James D. Butler James D. Butler Landscape in Evening Light lithograph 1986 Gift of Kathleen & James D. Butler Accession No: 1993.30 (click image for full view) James D. Butler A Summer Landscape lithograph (2/50) 1983 22 × 30″ Museum Purchase made possible by John Stumbo Memorial Read More

Judith Burton: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 30, 2016April 8, 2024 by Maggie Pierson

1933, Lincoln, Nebraska – 2024, Lincoln, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Judith Burton Judith Burton Chuck’s Blue Hour oil n.d. Gift of Charles A. Piper Accession No: 1995.24 (click image for full view) Judith Burton The J Connection oil on canvas 1992 Gift of the Artist Accession No: 1992.29 (click image for full view)

Joseph Broghammer: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 30, 2016February 9, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1963, Omaha, Nebraska – Biographical sketch of artist Joseph Broghammer Joseph Broghammer The Table is Set in Preparation for Worship pastel 1991 Museum purchase Accession No: 1991.14 (click image for full view) Joseph Broghammer Russell color pencil, watercolor on paper n.d. 21¼ × 16″ Gift of Harry & Theresa Crook Estate Accession No: 2011.30.01 (click image 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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