Gina Garden, marketing coordinator at UNK’s Museum of Nebraska Art, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Tuesday. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. “Gina is the epitome of efficiency, creativity, grace and dedication,” said Audrey Kauders, director and curator of the museum. “MONA is fortunate to have counted her as … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth focus of Nov. 2 presentation, lecture, play performance
OBITUARY: Zaruba was longtime art professor, MONA founder
Gary E. Zaruba, 74, of Kearney, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be Monday, October 20, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney with Fr. Jerry Ness officiating. There will be no visitation. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Zaruba taught art design for nearly 40 years at Kearney State College and the University of Nebraska at … [Read more...]
Kearney’s Gary Zaruba honored with MONA endowment
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gary Zaruba made it his mission to showcase Nebraska art – specifically the distinctive art created during the 19th century when so many pioneers were journeying across the state. “A Nebraska art collection is unique in that Nebraska is unique,” Zaruba said. “Particularly in the 19th century during the 1850s through 1860s when all of these individuals from back East were traveling across the state on various trails. A lot of international and … [Read more...]
Lincoln Highway Centennial: Wright Morris and America at MONA
Contact: Gina Garden, marketing coordinator, Museum of Nebraska Art, 308-865-8559 Kearney, Neb., June 26, 2013 – The Museum of Nebraska Art is highlighting a selection of photographs taken by Wright Morris to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway. The exhibition began on June 25 and is scheduled to be on display until Sept. 8. The photographs, taken between 1941 and 1954, feature glimpses of American life along the Lincoln Highway. They depict areas spanning from … [Read more...]
