Granny B.-aka Ruth Ann Behlmann-became interested in photography when she was very young. Her two older sisters let her put the film into their box cameras. It was love at first sight, and today peopl …
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Category: Education
According to Mikaela Richmond, Art Teacher at Kearney’s Park and Northeast Elementary Schools, student art is exhibited twice annually, once at the mall and, historically, once at the Museum of Nebras …
Shirley Buettner (1934-2008) described a love of her rural environment.
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Born on a farm in Minden, Nebraska, I moved to Kearney at age 13 when my father became Head of the Printing Department at Kearney State College. I spent my teenage age years riding my horse in the Pla …
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Jack will be fondly remembered as an artist, educator and museum founder. He was one of three people who founded the Museum of Nebraska Art. He was honored to serve as a board member at MONA for a num …
Drawing his inspiration from the prairie landscapes and seasons, Larry Peterson revealed to audiences the magic of the Plains in both his artwork and art instruction.
We support more than 160 funds by partnering with numerous organizations and individuals to provide scholarships, enhance parks, encourage community leadership, promote education and help those in nee …
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Who is Dwaine Spieker? One of University of Nebraska-Kearney’s most accomplished graduates! One of Nebraska’s most award-winning poets! A teacher with a heart for students at Wayne Public schools, Neb …
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Probably “Prayers for the People: Carl Sandburg’s Poetry and Songs” is my most loved achievement because these productions allowed me to bring all that I loved to one stage: music, poetry, stories, A …
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