KEARNEY – Her debut novel “Pull Me Under” is described as part mystery, part adventure story and part meditation on the darkness people carry inside. It was touted by Elle magazine as one of the “33 best books of 2016.” In “Three Scenarios in Which Hana Sasaki Grows a Tail,” the winner of Foreword Reviews’ Editor’s Choice Prize for Fiction, she introduces readers to an oracular toaster, a woman who grows a tail overnight and an extraordinary sex-change … [Read more...] about Fiction author Kelly Luce reading her work Thursday at MONA
Museum of Nebraska Art
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
Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rick Schuessler calls it “a noisy, but exciting time” in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building. The department of art and design, which he chairs, is getting new studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture and glassblowing through a project that adds about 5,500 square feet to the building’s west wing and introduces new technology to UNK’s art education programs. “We’ve never had a department … [Read more...] about Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
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
Nationally acclaimed poet Nicole Sealey reading Feb. 6 at MONA
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Best-selling authors and poetry critics are raving about Nicole Sealey. Essence magazine called her “one of today’s most interesting poets” and “The Joy Luck Club” author Amy Tan says her poems “should be read, re-read and read aloud to others.” The nationally acclaimed poet will share her dynamic work 8 p.m. Feb. 6 during a reading at the Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave., in Kearney. Part of the University of … [Read more...] about Nationally acclaimed poet Nicole Sealey reading Feb. 6 at MONA
