LINCOLN- A lucrative expansion of the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney got a sizable financial boost this week, partially due to other projects in District 3 either missing their project launch deadlines or needing less than what was granted. Governor Jim Pillen announced that the expansion project will receive an additional $730,000 in state and federal grant funds to assist in their efforts to double the facility's size.

Amidst other funds granted, the state's investment in this expansion project amounts to over $1 million. The additions to the museum will include a community studio, modernized galleries, an expanded sculpture garden, and space to host events and performances. The Museum of Nebraska Art's Executive Director Andrew Dunehoo said that the project will expand the possibilities of the museum to be able to host larger and more diverse exhibitions.

The expansion of the museum will not only physically add to the structure but also revamp its influence and importance to Kearney. Pillen describes the facility as the state's "official collection of art" from Nebraskan artists, and many are recognizing the importance of preserving it. After its opening in 1986, funds have been allocated to maintain the beloved museum.

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