KEARNEY – The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is embarking on a plan to restore, renovate and expand its facility as steward and home of the Nebraska Art Collection. Museum leadership has reimagined how MONA can be a source of discovery and delight through educational programming and events, in addition to offering more inviting galleries, exhibits and indoor/outdoor public spaces. “We are committed to our mission of being the home of the official visual arts collection … [Read more...] about Museum of Nebraska Art planning major renovation, expansion project
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MONA restructures seven positions as part of strategic realignment
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
UNK wrestlers become delivery drivers to support community, Hot Meals USA
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Classic rock played on the stereo as Matt Malcom and Anthony Mancini cruised the streets of Kearney, looking for the next address on their list. Cartons of milk and takeout containers loaded with roasted pork, potatoes and green beans filled the backseat of the Jeep Compass, which served as their delivery vehicle on Tuesday. “This is my favorite part – getting out of the car,” Mancini joked as they pulled up to a … [Read more...] about UNK wrestlers become delivery drivers to support community, Hot Meals USA
MONA, Frank Museum closed to public to limit health risk
KEARNEY – The Museum of Nebraska Art will be closed to the public until further notice. MONA, located at 2401 Central Ave. in downtown Kearney, announced the closure beginning today following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health officials to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). During the closure, all public programs and classes will be postponed or canceled, and staff will be available on a limited … [Read more...] about MONA, Frank Museum closed to public to limit health risk
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
