Art News:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2011
The Museum of Nebraska Art kicks off
the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the MONA building
and the 35th Anniversary of MONA with an exciting new art exhibition
and sales event called ESPRIT: A Taste of Art.
The ESPRIT: A Taste of Art exhibition
opens on Saturday, March 26, 2011 and features the work of contemporary
Nebraska artists in a variety of media. The list of participating artists
reaches across the state and beyond and includes: jewelry artist Sydney
Lynch of Lincoln; ceramic artists Chris Gryder of Vinton, Virginia, and
John Martelle of Herman, Nebraska; fiber artist Barbara Trout of Lincoln;
glass artists Valerie Batt of Omaha, Rick and Valerie Beck of Spruce Pine,
North Carolina, and Chad Fonfara of Kearney; mixed media artists Elmer
Hozlrichter, Kearney, Bonnie O’Connell, Omaha, and Art Pierce, Kearney;
and artists in wood Dale Bergantzel, Lincoln, and Curt Norman, Omaha.
The exhibition culminates with the ESPRIT
Art Sale which will be held at MONA on Saturday, April 16 beginning at
6:00 p.m. Work will be sold in both silent and live auctions during the
evening. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will support the exhibitions
and programs of the Museum of Nebraska Art during the coming year.
As an added feature of this festive weekend,
MONA will recognize long-time supporter, Carl (Ky) Rohman of Lincoln, with
the Spirit of MONA Award at a celebration brunch on Sunday,
April 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Museum of Nebraska Art is the only
museum dedicated exclusively to telling the story of Nebraska through the
art of Nebraska with exhibitions and programs that make MONA visitors part
of the art. For a complete schedule of MONA exhibitions and programs, visit
the MONA website at mona.unk.edu
ESPRIT patrons are encouraged to make
reservations early as seating for each event is limited. For more information
about these events, visit us on the web at mona.unk.edu or call MONA at
(308) 865-8559.
Thank You,
Gina Garden
Marketing Coordinator
gardengm@unk.edu
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 865-8559
mona.unk.edu
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m., closed Mondays and major holidays
