By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Museum of Nebraska Art announced today the restructuring of seven positions as part of a strategic realignment and staff reorganization. Job descriptions will be modified and advertised nationally. The jobs include four full-time and three part-time positions and currently leaves the Kearney museum with eight employees. Staff was notified Tuesday. New Executive Director Nicole Herden, who started in March, said the … [Read more...] about MONA restructures seven positions as part of strategic realignment
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Nicole Herden new Museum of Nebraska Art executive director
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Museum of Nebraska Art has hired Nicole Herden of Boise, Idaho, as its new executive director. Herden has managed curatorial and museum facilities projects for more than 10 years, including the past four as curator of art at Boise Art Museum, where she developed over a dozen exhibitions annually while expanding the permanent collection by nearly 500 works of art. She also served two years as registrar at BAM, which … [Read more...] about Nicole Herden new Museum of Nebraska Art executive director
Available Now: Kearney’s public art focus of new booklet produced by UNK
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kearney is a city where art is valued and celebrated. Sculptures fill parks. Murals beautify downtown buildings. And the Museum of Nebraska Art houses the state’s art collection while serving as a regional center for cultural activity. “Kearney’s art is part of its story and establishes Kearney as a shining example for the country in how to craft a community of art,” said University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug … [Read more...] about Available Now: Kearney’s public art focus of new booklet produced by UNK
Marilyn Hadley hired as interim director for Museum of Nebraska Art
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Marilyn Hadley of Kearney has accepted an appointment as interim director of the Museum of Nebraska Art. She begins her temporary duties July 1 and will lead the museum through Dec. 31. She replaces Audrey Kauders, who is retiring after 17 years as MONA’s director. University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen and MONA Board Chairman Bob Culver announced Hadley’s appointment today. “I’m looking forward to … [Read more...] about Marilyn Hadley hired as interim director for Museum of Nebraska Art
Audrey Kauders retiring; MONA, UNK begin national search for new director
“It has been an absolute privilege to serve as MONA’s director for over 17 years." - Audrey Kauders By KELLY BARTLING UNK Communications KEARNEY – After 17 years directing the Museum of Nebraska Art, Audrey Kauders has announced her retirement to the staff and board. “Audrey’s legacy and achievement deserve celebration,” said MONA board chairman Bob Culver. “She has taken a ‘collection’ to a ‘museum’ that is widely recognized as first-class. Further, she’s embraced … [Read more...] about Audrey Kauders retiring; MONA, UNK begin national search for new director
