* "Birgit Freybe Bateman: Demoiselle Cranes at Keechan" is on display through Sunday. In images photographed in northern Rajasthan, India, Bateman captured the quintessence of the demoiselle - the world's smallest crane in stature, and the second most populous species. The demoiselle cranes breed on the grasslands of central Asia, migrating to northeast Africa and India for the winter.

* "Spirit: A Celebration of Art in the Heartland," opens Saturday and runs through April 5. A biennial fundraising benefit for MONA, this sixth "Spirit" features for purchase the works of 70 Nebraska-connected artists. The selections are on view three weeks before the festive weekend of activities that culminates in an exciting Patron Evening on April 4, followed by the Gala Dinner and Auction on April 5.

* "Audubon Selections: Canids from the Wilds of Nebraska," part two, will be on display from April 8 through Sept. 8, in the museum's Cope Gallery. The exhibit will feature a selection of John James Audubon's lithographic prints. Viewers see famous mammal images through the eyes of this famous 19th-century naturalist-artist.

* "19th Century Images of Nebraska," focuses on artists who found their way in and through Nebraska in the 1800s. This exhibition collaborates with Gary Zaruba and Larry Peterson, collectors of Nebraska historical prints and experts on the artists and their work depicting Nebraska from the 1800s to early 1900s. The exhibit runs April 8 through Aug. 17.

* Student Art Show, featuring works by budding artists from Kearney and surrounding school districts are on display for four weeks beginning April 8, when MONA is alive with the creativity of young student artists, kindergarten through high school seniors. Each week a different selection of art is presented representing the various age levels. The Student Art Show runs through May 4.

* "Recent Acquisitions," April 15 through June 8, features a selection of artworks acquired in the last several years showcases a variety of artists, media, and styles. MONA acquires nearly 100 artworks each year, most of which are given by generous donors.

* "Nebraska Now: Lisa Bang Hoffman, Photographs," April 19-July 20. Lincoln artist Hoffman creates universally appealing photographs of her own children through the use of black and white photography. With soft and intimate, sometimes close-up images of her daughters and son, viewers are reintroduced to the quiet, loud, wondrous and fleeting moments that occur in the seemingly mundane.

* "The Eyes Have It," April 25 through Sept. 14; a small group of portraits, selected by visitors to MONA in early 2008, form the inspiration for short written comments contributed by various individuals about the artworks. With several commentaries about each piece, visitors can see how differently we all view an artwork. Comment books are also available so guests may share their thoughts and feelings.

The Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave. in Kearney is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and is closed major holidays. Docent-led, free tours are offered the fourth Wednesday of the month. There is no admission charge, but donations accepted. For more information, call (308) 865-8559 or monet.unk.edu/mona.