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
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This graffiti artist is different; UNK alumnus Josh Arias uses art to impact community, local youths
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Josh Arias sees the world differently. His mind is constantly wandering, taking visual snapshots of the things around him. These images show up in the sketchbooks he fills with random doodles and project ideas. It could be a new sneaker design, a quick portrait of someone sitting across the room during a meeting or the start of a mural that covers a Kearney building. Art is therapeutic for Arias – a way to escape … [Read more...] about This graffiti artist is different; UNK alumnus Josh Arias uses art to impact community, local youths
