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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

Anna Fay Albin: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 28, 2016July 18, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1880, Berea, Kentucky – 1954, Lincoln, Nebraska Biographical sketch of artist Anna Fay Albin Anna Fay AlbinBread Fruit pencil, watercolor 1948 17¾ × 12″ Gift of Lincoln Artists’ Guild Accession No. NA 2008.01.01 (click image for full view)

Ray George: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 28, 2016January 31, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1933, Cedar Falls, Iowa – Ray George White Sun intaglio (3/20) 1966 Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: 1982.10 (click image for full view) Ray George Salon lithograph 1977 Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: 1983.12 (click image for full view) Ray George Untitled lithograph 1966 Gift of Norman & Jane Read More

Terence R. Duren: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 28, 2016February 13, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1904, Shelby, Nebraska – 1968, Columbus, New York Biographical sketch of artist Terence Duren Terence R. Duren Picnic in the Park oil on canvas 1944 Gift of Eloise (Dierks) Andrews Kruger and Miller & Paine/R.E. Campbell Collection Accession No: 1992.01.03 (click image for full view) Terence R. Duren Portrait of Webb Ray oil on canvas Read More

Stephen Cornelius Roberts: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 26, 2016March 14, 2018 by Maggie Pierson

1952, Omaha, Nebraska – Biographical sketch of artist Stephen Cornelius Roberts Stephen Cornelius Roberts Painting of D. W. oil over alkyd over acrylic on linen 1999, 42 × 36″ Museum Purchase made possible by Margaret & Charles Hermes, Kelly & Virginia Holthus, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Lammers, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne McKinney, Mr. & Mrs. Read More

Emery Abraham (Donald) Forbes: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 24, 2016October 18, 2023 by Maggie Pierson

1905, Auburn, Nebraska – Rye, New York Emery Abraham (Donald) Forbes The Night the Barn Burned oil on board 1934 Museum Purchase Accession No: 1982.06.04 (click image for full view) Emery Abraham (Donald) Forbes Juggler and Company pencil, watercolor Museum Purchase Accession No: 1982.06.06 (click image for full view) Emery Abraham (Donald) Forbes Figure with Read More

Alice Cumbow: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 24, 2016February 9, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

1894, Wood Lake, Nebraska – 1994, Valentine, Nebraska Alice Cumbow Near the River Watercolor n.d. Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: 1981.03 (click image for full view) Alice Cumbow Untitled (fish hatchery) oil 17½ × 23½” Gift of Vern & Marlene Plambeck Accession No: 1988.26 (click image for full view)

Les Bruning: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 24, 2016February 9, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

b. 1948, Syracuse, Kansas Les Bruning Zanoo bronze 1981 Gift of Nebraska Arts Council, Governor’s Arts Award – 1981 Accession No: 1981.02 (click image for full view)

Duane Baker: MONA collection artwork

Posted on June 24, 2016February 8, 2017 by Maggie Pierson

Biographical sketch of artist Duane Baker b. 1950, Dalton, Nebraska Duane Baker Cruise Acrylic on canvas 1981 Association of Nebraska Art Clubs – 1981 Accession No: 1981.01 (click image for full view)

Thomas Coleman: MONA Collection Artists

Posted on June 24, 2016February 12, 2019 by Maggie Pierson

1935, Wichita, Kansas – 1971, Lincoln, Nebraska Thomas Coleman Pluto intaglio 1966 Gift of Nebraska Arts Council Accession No: 1978.04 (click image for full view) Thomas Coleman Postcard intaglio (1/20) Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession No: 1984.09 (click image for full view) Thomas Coleman Actor intaglio Gift of Norman & Jane Geske Accession Read More

Aaron Pyle

Posted on June 24, 2016November 4, 2016 by Maggie Pierson

1909, Towanda, Kansas – 1972, Chappell, Nebraska View artwork Aaron Pyle was born in Towanda, Kansas but lived almost his entire life in Chappell, Nebraska. He was a student of Thomas Hart Benton in Kansas City, Missouri and adopted Benton’s rhythmic Regionalist style. Pyle’s paintings of the western landscape and life were frequent subjects for 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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