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DAVID CITY, Nebraska — Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art, one of the newest stops on the 2026 Nebraska Passport program, is offering a full summer schedule of exhibitions, workshops, and community events.

Earlier this spring, Visit Nebraska announced 70 new stops in the 2026 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport encourages Nebraskans and out-of-state visitors to explore the state’s hidden gems while supporting tourism destinations and local businesses. Travelers can collect stamps from participating attractions from May 1 through Sept. 30 and earn prizes based on the number of stops they visit.

Passport booklets are available at participating locations, including Bone Creek Museum, beginning May 1. Participants are also encouraged to download the Nebraska Passport App for the option of collecting digital stamps.

Exhibition — “Kristine Allphin: Cultivate”

Now through Sept. 6, the museum is presenting “Cultivate,” a batik exhibition featuring large-format works painted on paper by Nebraska artist Kristine Allphin. Inspired by the theme of cultivation, the exhibition showcases Allphin’s distinctive style, craftsmanship, and background in illustration and composition.

Allphin works and teaches from her studio in Hastings, Nebraska. She was featured in the April 2016 issue of Art and Architecture Magazine as an emerging artist to watch and has received numerous Best of Show awards in juried competitions. Her work has been acquired by corporations, hospitals, international private collectors, and film productions.

Art Class — Batik Workshop

Allphin will also teach a one-day batik workshop July 25 at the museum in David City. Registration is currently open through the museum’s website.

Exhibition — “America the Beautiful”

Opening May 23 and continuing through Nov. 15, “America the Beautiful: Commemorating the Countries 250th Anniversary” brings works from the museum’s permanent collection into dialogue with one of the nation’s most beloved patriotic ballads.

Bringing together history, art, and agrarian heritage, the exhibition explores themes of landscape, innovation, and national identity while honoring both the nation’s past and its enduring promise for the future.

Event — Summer Art Fair

On June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bone Creek Museum will transform its galleries into a summer art market featuring regional artists, handcrafted goods, and original artwork for sale. Visitors can also enjoy the museum’s coffee bar and its signature “What’s the Scoop?” ice cream.

Exhibition — “John Spence: Cowboys and Indians”

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the whimsical imagination of John C. Spence in “Cowboys and Indians.” Spence’s recent work moves beyond photography into sculpture and assemblage, examining familiar stereotypes of the American West through playful and imaginative forms.

Art Class — Photography Workshop for 4-H Students

Bone Creek Museum is partnering with the 4-H Extension Offices of Butler and Colfax counties to offer a photography workshop for students led by RJ Kern of Minnesota. Participants will build pinhole cameras and create original photographs in a darkroom setting. Student work will be displayed at their respective county fairs later this summer.