Kearney Cultural Partners
The Archway
Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
The Bricks, Downtown Kearney
Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum
The American Automobile Experience
Crane River Theater
G.W. Frank Museum of History & Culture
Kearney Area Arts Council
Kearney Area Children's Museum
Kearney Area Storytelling Festival
Kearney Artist Guild
Kearney Concert Association
Kearney Creates
Kearney Family YMCA
Kearney Public Library
Kearney Symphony Orchestra
Merryman Performing Arts Center
Museum of Nebraska Art
Nebraska Firefighters Museum
Prairie Poets & Writers Presents
UNK Art & Design
UNK Music & Theatre
The World Theatre
About
Kearney
Cultural
Partners
The Kearney Cultural Partners is a group of vital organizations that are dedicated to bringing a rich assortment of art, music, dance, theater, movies, history, literature, and family fun to Kearney residents and visitors all year round.
The Bricks Creative District Awarded $100,000 Development Grant
The Bricks Creative District is excited to announce it has been awarded a $100,000 Development Grant from the Nebraska Arts Council to support continued growth and investment in arts and culture in downtown Kearney.
The funding will help advance several initiatives designed to enhance the district, including the development of an Art Alleyways project, expanded artistic programming, and the engagement of an assistant to support the district’s growing efforts.
The Bricks Creative District
Downtown Kearney, aka “The Bricks,” has been officially certified as Kearney’s very first Nebraska Creative District, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Kearney Cultural Partners! Enjoy the video, then visit creative-district to discover what the area has to offer.
The Bricks Creative District Murals with pictures and their locations for an easy self-guided tour.
Arts-Vibrant Community
Kearney Makes Top 100 Most Arts-Vibrant Communities
Monthly Featured Events
We will be featuring KCP members and their events, giving you a chance to meet the partners, see the great events that are planned and help you “Find The Fun” in Kearney.
May
Freedom: History of US
May 1-8 Final days to see this exhibition that traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the election of Barack Obama. https://visitkearney.org/event/new-traveling-exhibit-opening-trails-rails-museum-4/
Jazz at the World
May 4 Take in the music, or take part in it by bringing your own instrument and join the band. Please join us for this unique, interactive event. No charge for admission, but donations are appreciated. 7:00 pm https://www.theworldtheatre.org/about-us/events/jazz-at-the-world-2/
MONA Book Club
May 5 MONA’s Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. May – The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma FREE 10:30-11;30 am https://mona.unk.edu/events/category/programs/
Fabulous Fridays
May 8 Fabulous Fridays Speaker Series. May will feature Camie Lentfer on the History of Gibbon’s 4th of July Celebration. 2:00 pm Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum https://www.bchs.us/copy-of-fabulous-fridays-2023
May cont.
M5 The Mexican Brass
May 11 A world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! Part of the Kearney Concert Association series. 7:30 pm. For Information & Memberships http://kearneyconcerts.org
Brown Bag Series
May 13 You are invited to the continuing “Brown Bag” series, hosted by the library, in partnership with the UNK History Department. Presenters will focus on a different historical topic in each session. You are welcome to bring your lunch. 12:00-1:00 pm. Platte Room. https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=325050
Immigration: An American Story
May 18-June 12 presents documents, maps, and images to tell selected stories of those who came to America, https://visitkearney.org/event/new-traveling-exhibit-opening-trails-rails-museum-5/
June
Immigration: An American Story
June 1-June 12 presents documents, maps, and images to tell selected stories of those who came to America, https://visitkearney.org/event/new-traveling-exhibit-opening-trails-rails-museum-5/
MONA Book Club
June 2 MONA’s Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. June – Theo of Golden by Allen Levi FREE 10:30-11;30 am https://mona.unk.edu/event/mona-book-club-june-2-2026/
Heritage Days
June 6 A day of fun for the whole family at Yanney Park. https://visitkearney.org/event/yanney-park-heritage-day/
Kickin’ Bricks Art Festival
June 6 The Kickin’ Bricks Art Festival is a new juried high art and fine craft festival coming to Kearney on June 6, 2026, at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. https://visitkearney.org/event/kickin-bricks-art-festival/
June cont.
Concerts In The Park
June 7, 14, 21 FREE concerts at Harmon Park. Bring your own lawn chair. Donations appreciated. 7:00-8:30 pm. 7-Remnants, 14-Blue Plate Special, 21-Relevant. &;;-8:30 pm. https://www.kearneyarts.org/events/
Brown Bag Series
June 10 You are invited to the continuing “Brown Bag” series, hosted by the library, in partnership with the UNK History Department. Presenters will focus on a different historical topic in each session. You are welcome to bring your lunch. 12:00-1:00 pm. Platte Room. https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=325051
Fabulous Fridays
June 12 Fabulous Fridays Speaker Series. June will feature Dr. Lina Homberger Cordia on the History of Buffalo County Historical Society. 2:00 pm Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum https://www.bchs.us/copy-of-fabulous-fridays-2023
Footloose
June 23-July 2 Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and dance the night away! Footloose bursts onto the stage with electrifying energy, unforgettable 80s hits, and a story that will have your heart racing and your feet tapping. https://cranerivertheater.org/footloose-2/