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MONA celebrates Nebraska's artistic culture and heritage.

06/18/2026

Figure Drawing: Clothed Studies
July 14, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at figure drawing? Want a little artistic refresher? Our live figure drawing event is designed to meet every artist where they are. Participants will draw a live, clothed model in an open studio format. The session begins with quick gesture sketches, moves into longer studies, and ends with a final pose for a completed drawing. This event is open to all skill levels, but the focus of this workshop is to practice proportion, gesture, movement, and perspective. Come join us for an opportunity to grow your artistic skills!

- No instruction
- Open to individuals age 15 and up
- Easels, benches, boards, and tables are provided. Please bring drawing paper/sketchbooks and drawing materials of your choice.
- Cost: $15 members / $20 non-members

Register online at https://mona.unk.edu/event/figure-drawing-july-14-2026/

06/17/2026

MONA Book Club: A Warrior of the People by Joe Starita
July 7, 2026 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Join us for our monthly book club celebrating Nebraska authors, stories, and the arts. This month, we’ll read and discuss the book A Warrior of the People by award-winning author Joe Starita. All readers are welcome. Free and open to the public.

06/15/2026

Artist Talk: John Raimondi
July 1, 2026 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Join us at the Museum of Nebraska Art on July 1 at 12 p.m. for a conversation with sculptor John Raimondi, the artist behind Athleta, one of Kearney’s most recognizable public sculptures located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.

As part of the 50th anniversary of the 500 Mile Sculpture Garden, Raimondi will share stories about creating Athleta, his experiences working on the I-80 Sculpture Project, and the importance of public art throughout his career.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from the artist and gain a deeper appreciation for one of Kearney’s most recognizable sculptures.

This program is part of America 250 Nebraska and is presented with support from the Nebraska Arts Council. We thank the Nebraska Arts Council for helping make this event possible.

06/13/2026

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a summer afternoon with family?

Join us for MONA Makers Day on Saturday, July 25, from 1–4 PM! Explore hands-on art activities and creative stations throughout the museum, designed to spark imagination, inspire creativity, and encourage making together.

✨ Free admission and activities
🎨 All ages welcome
🖌️ Create art and memories with family and friends
Bring your curiosity and spend the afternoon making art with us!

06/07/2026

Artist-Explorers in Nebraska, 1820–1874 examines the work of nineteenth-century artists who journeyed west on private and government-sponsored expeditions. Through paintings from MONA's permanent collection, the exhibition explores the complex relationship between the realities of the American West and the ways it was imagined and portrayed through art.

📍 Rohman Gallery
📅 May 29, 2026–May 16, 2027

06/06/2026

John Raimondi: Athleta explores the creation of Athleta, a monumental sculpture commissioned for the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus in 1989. Featuring 13 photographic studies by artist John Raimondi from MONA's permanent collection, the exhibition offers a rare look at the artistic process behind this landmark work.

📍 Yanney Gallery
📅 May 29–November 29, 2026

Third image: John Raimondi, Athleta, 1990. University of Nebraska at Kearney. Photo courtesy the artist’s website.

06/05/2026

Nebraska: Flatwater is an immersive video installation that captures the beauty of the state's landscapes, wildlife, and changing seasons. Filmed across Nebraska over two years, this stunning exhibition surrounds visitors with breathtaking imagery, music, and writings inspired by the people and places that define the Cornhusker State.

📍 Lauritzen Gallery
📅 June 5–October 18, 2026

05/19/2026

Mona Book Club: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
June 2, 2026 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Join us for our monthly book club celebrating Nebraska authors, stories, and the arts. This month, we’ll read and discuss the book Theo of Golden by New York Times best-selling author Allen Levi. All readers are welcome. Free and open to the public.

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day from the Museum of Nebraska Art!

There’s no better day to stop by the MONA and spend time with the stories, artists, and connections that make art so meaningful. Pictured here is Portrait of Miss Eulabee Dix (Becker) in Wedding Gown by Robert Henri, a work lovingly referred to by museum staff and visitors as “The Bride.”

Stop by the museum today to learn more about this work, the artists behind it, and the fascinating Nebraska connections woven throughout MONA’s collection.

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Kearney, NE
68847

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

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(308)8658559

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https://mona.unk.edu/

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