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Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Audubon: Selections from the Permanent CollectionChange of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
George McLean: The Living Landscape
Exquisite Animal: A Community Art Exhibit
In the Spotlight: Mark Eberhard’s On the Edge
Upcoming Exhibitions
School Arts SpectacularRugged Impressionism: The Masterful Field Studies of Carl Rungius
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest: Wyoming Winners
Bob Kuhn: Drawing on Instinct
Running Wild: A Video Installation by Sam Easterson
Carl: Original Illustrations by John Potter
Western Visions®
Wildlife of the American West: Works on Paper from the Original Collection
Audubon: Selections from the Permanent Collection
02/25/2012 - 04/15/2012
John James Audubon is perhaps the most renowned wildlife artist in America, universally acknowledged by both art and natural history museums. The prints in this exhibit are from his first monumental publication, Birds of America (1828 – 1838) and his second major publication Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1845 – 1848). Wapiti Gallery.
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02/25/2012 - 04/15/2012
John James Audubon is perhaps the most renowned wildlife artist in America, universally acknowledged by both art and natural history museums. The prints in this exhibit are from his first monumental publication, Birds of America (1828 – 1838) and his second major publication Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1845 – 1848). Wapiti Gallery.
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Change of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
02/11/2012 - 04/23/2012
T.D. Kelsey's A Change of Seasons greets every visitor as they drive up Rungius Road to the Museum. His work depicts two bison shedding their heavy coats as Winter gives way to Spring. Taking a cue from Kelsey's work, the National Museum of Wildlife Art presents Change of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, an exhibition that focuses on artists' interpretations of how wildlife responds to the four seasons.
One of the strengths of the Museum's Permanent Collection is its breadth and flexibility, which allows us to explore a variety of topics, from art history to natural behavior. Because many artists pride themselves on their accuracy in terms of recording animal behavior in the wild, the Museum can use its collection to show how animals adapt to the various seasons of the year. From bears fattening up for their long winter hibernation to elk in velvet, this exhibit shows not only beautiful artwork, but also wildlife in different stages of development, preparing for the coming season. King and Member's Gallery. Generously sponsored by Mary & Jim Barnes, Gloria & Bill Newton, Carol & Dean Spatz, Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market, Old Bill’s Fun Run, and Wiancko Charitable Foundation.
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02/11/2012 - 04/23/2012
T.D. Kelsey's A Change of Seasons greets every visitor as they drive up Rungius Road to the Museum. His work depicts two bison shedding their heavy coats as Winter gives way to Spring. Taking a cue from Kelsey's work, the National Museum of Wildlife Art presents Change of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, an exhibition that focuses on artists' interpretations of how wildlife responds to the four seasons.
One of the strengths of the Museum's Permanent Collection is its breadth and flexibility, which allows us to explore a variety of topics, from art history to natural behavior. Because many artists pride themselves on their accuracy in terms of recording animal behavior in the wild, the Museum can use its collection to show how animals adapt to the various seasons of the year. From bears fattening up for their long winter hibernation to elk in velvet, this exhibit shows not only beautiful artwork, but also wildlife in different stages of development, preparing for the coming season. King and Member's Gallery. Generously sponsored by Mary & Jim Barnes, Gloria & Bill Newton, Carol & Dean Spatz, Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market, Old Bill’s Fun Run, and Wiancko Charitable Foundation.
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George McLean: The Living Landscape
11/19/2011 - 04/22/2012
The meticulous work of George McLean captures singular moments in the lives of animals. Centered on careful observation of a plot of land he calls home, McLean's vibrant, complex paintings reflect one man's powerful vision of wildlife and its environment. His works reveal the forces of nature, small and mighty, that shape the existence of the creatures with whom we share this planet. Gilcrease and Changing Visions Galleries. Generously sponsored by Spring Creek Ranch, Barbara Carlsberg, Carol & Bill Chittenden, Karen & Tim Hixon, Carole & Bob Hummel, Tally & Bill Mingst, and In Memory of Jim Petersen .
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11/19/2011 - 04/22/2012
The meticulous work of George McLean captures singular moments in the lives of animals. Centered on careful observation of a plot of land he calls home, McLean's vibrant, complex paintings reflect one man's powerful vision of wildlife and its environment. His works reveal the forces of nature, small and mighty, that shape the existence of the creatures with whom we share this planet. Gilcrease and Changing Visions Galleries. Generously sponsored by Spring Creek Ranch, Barbara Carlsberg, Carol & Bill Chittenden, Karen & Tim Hixon, Carole & Bob Hummel, Tally & Bill Mingst, and In Memory of Jim Petersen .
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Exquisite Animal: A Community Art Exhibit
11/08/2011 - 02/14/2012
Exquisite Corpse is a game popularized by the Surrealists in the early 20th century. To play, artists were given a piece of paper folded in thirds—each artist drew either a head, body or legs on the top, middle, or bottom of the paper without looking at the other parts drawn by other artists. When the paper was unfolded, a fantastic creature emerged. In Assistant Curator of Art Bronwyn Minton's formulation, artists use huge pieces of paper to dramatic effect. Wapiti Gallery. Generously sponsored by Stephanie & Mike Brennan and Nancy & Dick Collister.
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11/08/2011 - 02/14/2012
Exquisite Corpse is a game popularized by the Surrealists in the early 20th century. To play, artists were given a piece of paper folded in thirds—each artist drew either a head, body or legs on the top, middle, or bottom of the paper without looking at the other parts drawn by other artists. When the paper was unfolded, a fantastic creature emerged. In Assistant Curator of Art Bronwyn Minton's formulation, artists use huge pieces of paper to dramatic effect. Wapiti Gallery. Generously sponsored by Stephanie & Mike Brennan and Nancy & Dick Collister.
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In the Spotlight: Mark Eberhard’s On the Edge
10/22/2011 - 04/15/2012
Mark Eberhard's On the Edge features birds ranging from the Brown pelican to the Ivory-billed woodpecker, species that are all on the brink of extinction, if not assumed extinct already. The birds are complemented by a quote from poet Wallace Stevens, "But when the birds are gone, and their warm fields return no more, where then is paradise?" To contextualize this work within the collection, we will hang a range of diverse avian artwork. Kuhn Gallery. Generously sponsored by Lynn & Foster Friess.
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10/22/2011 - 04/15/2012
Mark Eberhard's On the Edge features birds ranging from the Brown pelican to the Ivory-billed woodpecker, species that are all on the brink of extinction, if not assumed extinct already. The birds are complemented by a quote from poet Wallace Stevens, "But when the birds are gone, and their warm fields return no more, where then is paradise?" To contextualize this work within the collection, we will hang a range of diverse avian artwork. Kuhn Gallery. Generously sponsored by Lynn & Foster Friess.
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School Arts Spectacular
04/28/2012 - 06/03/2012
The School Art Spectacular exhibition includes works of art created by Teton County School District and Journeys School students in their art classes. The exhibit is in its 9th year. We thank all of the art teachers for their work: Brook Littman at the Journeys School, Lori Maples at Wilson, Kelly, and Moran Elementary Schools, Becky Struble at Jackson Elementary, Heidi Thompson at Colter Elementary, Michelle Farrier at both Alta Elementary and Summit High School, Shannon Hart at Jackson Hole Middle School, and Meggan Stordahl, Greg Houda, & Shannon Borrego at Jackson Hole High School. Wapiti Gallery.
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04/28/2012 - 06/03/2012
The School Art Spectacular exhibition includes works of art created by Teton County School District and Journeys School students in their art classes. The exhibit is in its 9th year. We thank all of the art teachers for their work: Brook Littman at the Journeys School, Lori Maples at Wilson, Kelly, and Moran Elementary Schools, Becky Struble at Jackson Elementary, Heidi Thompson at Colter Elementary, Michelle Farrier at both Alta Elementary and Summit High School, Shannon Hart at Jackson Hole Middle School, and Meggan Stordahl, Greg Houda, & Shannon Borrego at Jackson Hole High School. Wapiti Gallery.
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Rugged Impressionism: The Masterful Field Studies of Carl Rungius
05/01/2012 - 10/07/2012
Carl Rungius famously said, “If you paint outdoor scenes in the studio, your color gets too hot. Only if you paint outdoors do you see the cool, silvery tones that are the true colors of nature.”
Looking in-depth at the strengths of the Museum’s collection, examining Carl Rungius’s landscape studies provides visitors with a rare view of the artwork this master created while out in the wilderness. This exhibit shows how Rungius used his field sketches when creating finished large-scale works in his studio. Complemented by finished paintings from his peak period, this exhibit gives visitors a chance to see an important but relatively overlooked aspect of his oeuvre. Kuhn Gallery.
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05/01/2012 - 10/07/2012
Carl Rungius famously said, “If you paint outdoor scenes in the studio, your color gets too hot. Only if you paint outdoors do you see the cool, silvery tones that are the true colors of nature.”
Looking in-depth at the strengths of the Museum’s collection, examining Carl Rungius’s landscape studies provides visitors with a rare view of the artwork this master created while out in the wilderness. This exhibit shows how Rungius used his field sketches when creating finished large-scale works in his studio. Complemented by finished paintings from his peak period, this exhibit gives visitors a chance to see an important but relatively overlooked aspect of his oeuvre. Kuhn Gallery.
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Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest: Wyoming Winners
05/03/2012 - 08/05/2012
In 2012, the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program and Contest celebrates its 20 year anniversary. The unique program teaches biology and habitat conservation through scientific observation and artistic interpretation to K-12th grade students. The program concludes with a competition between submitted entries from students across Wyoming. First, second, and third place winners are chosen from all age groups and a "Best of Show" is selected to compete in the national Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest. King Gallery.
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05/03/2012 - 08/05/2012
In 2012, the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program and Contest celebrates its 20 year anniversary. The unique program teaches biology and habitat conservation through scientific observation and artistic interpretation to K-12th grade students. The program concludes with a competition between submitted entries from students across Wyoming. First, second, and third place winners are chosen from all age groups and a "Best of Show" is selected to compete in the national Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest. King Gallery.
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Bob Kuhn: Drawing on Instinct
05/10/2012 - 08/19/2012
This exhibit focuses on a selection of masterpieces from Bob Kuhn’s oeuvre and, with equal prominence, the masterful sketches that prepared Kuhn to create the final works. A portion of the sketches tie directly to finished works of art, but many are included to be appreciated on their own merits. Early drawings from his youthful days at the Buffalo Zoo are accompanied by landscape studies and the conté gesture sketches that represent him at the apex of his drawing power. Seeing this material together gives visitors a robust sense of the artistic process behind Kuhn’s masterpieces. Gilcrease, Changing Visions, & Bison Gallery.
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05/10/2012 - 08/19/2012
This exhibit focuses on a selection of masterpieces from Bob Kuhn’s oeuvre and, with equal prominence, the masterful sketches that prepared Kuhn to create the final works. A portion of the sketches tie directly to finished works of art, but many are included to be appreciated on their own merits. Early drawings from his youthful days at the Buffalo Zoo are accompanied by landscape studies and the conté gesture sketches that represent him at the apex of his drawing power. Seeing this material together gives visitors a robust sense of the artistic process behind Kuhn’s masterpieces. Gilcrease, Changing Visions, & Bison Gallery.
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Running Wild: A Video Installation by Sam Easterson
05/26/2012 - 04/28/2013
Sam Easterson’s groundbreaking work lets viewers see the world from an animal’s perspective, by making videos shot from cameras mounted on creatures ranging from bison to alligators. Easterson says, “I just can’t resist trying to empathize with animals and plants. I think that in the process of attempting to learn what it’s like to be an animal or plant, I learn more about what it means to be human.” He will create special video for the Museum, which will be displayed on seven flat-screen monitors in the Member’s Gallery. The Museum will feature his installation for one year, then have rights to recreate it in perpetuity.
Video artist Sam Easterson has been honored with exhibits at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the New Children’s Museum in San Diego, the National Media Museum, London, England, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada.
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05/26/2012 - 04/28/2013
Sam Easterson’s groundbreaking work lets viewers see the world from an animal’s perspective, by making videos shot from cameras mounted on creatures ranging from bison to alligators. Easterson says, “I just can’t resist trying to empathize with animals and plants. I think that in the process of attempting to learn what it’s like to be an animal or plant, I learn more about what it means to be human.” He will create special video for the Museum, which will be displayed on seven flat-screen monitors in the Member’s Gallery. The Museum will feature his installation for one year, then have rights to recreate it in perpetuity.
Video artist Sam Easterson has been honored with exhibits at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the New Children’s Museum in San Diego, the National Media Museum, London, England, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada.
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Carl: Original Illustrations by John Potter
06/16/2012 - 08/05/2012
Recently, author Lynn Friess and artist John Potter have collaborated on two books introducing the loveable and curious Carl to the world. Carl is a chipmunk who lives just outside the walls of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Carl’s adventures within the museum thus far have seen him training to be a museum guide as well as helping to solve a perplexing mystery. Potter’s lively original illustrations complement Friess’s fun and inspiring words in this exciting exhibit. Learn more about the artistic process and see how words and images come together into a final book as the Museum presents Carl: Original Illustrations by John Potter. Wapiti Gallery.
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06/16/2012 - 08/05/2012
Recently, author Lynn Friess and artist John Potter have collaborated on two books introducing the loveable and curious Carl to the world. Carl is a chipmunk who lives just outside the walls of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Carl’s adventures within the museum thus far have seen him training to be a museum guide as well as helping to solve a perplexing mystery. Potter’s lively original illustrations complement Friess’s fun and inspiring words in this exciting exhibit. Learn more about the artistic process and see how words and images come together into a final book as the Museum presents Carl: Original Illustrations by John Potter. Wapiti Gallery.
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Western Visions®
08/18/2012 - 10/21/2012
Original Prints Show & Sale
Saturday, August 18 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the Wapiti Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Sketch Show & Sale
Saturday, August 18 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the King Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Miniatures & More Show & Sale
Saturday, September 1 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the Gilcrease, Changing Visions, & Bison Galleries from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Still Available
Wednesday, September 26 – Sunday, October 21, 2012
On display in the Bison Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
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08/18/2012 - 10/21/2012
Original Prints Show & Sale
Saturday, August 18 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the Wapiti Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Sketch Show & Sale
Saturday, August 18 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the King Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Miniatures & More Show & Sale
Saturday, September 1 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
On display in the Gilcrease, Changing Visions, & Bison Galleries from 9:00AM – 5:00PM and during Western Visions evening events.
Still Available
Wednesday, September 26 – Sunday, October 21, 2012
On display in the Bison Gallery from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
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Wildlife of the American West: Works on Paper from the Original Collection
10/06/2012 - 04/21/2013
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Museum and connecting our collection with the main themes of the National Geographic Photographs the American West, the exhibit pulls works on paper including drawings, prints, and watercolors from the collection as it existed when the Museum was known as the Wildlife of the American West Art Museum. Located on the Jackson Town Square from 1987-1993, Wildlife of the American West Art Museum focused on contemporary and historic art of this region and included work by artists such as Alfred Jacob Miller, Albert Bierstadt, Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, Bob Kuhn, Ken Carlson, and Robert Bateman. This look back at the collection will provide visitors with a chance to see amazing artwork depicting the American West, think about the origins of the Museum, and see how the institution has developed since its move to its current facility in 1994. King Gallery.
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10/06/2012 - 04/21/2013
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Museum and connecting our collection with the main themes of the National Geographic Photographs the American West, the exhibit pulls works on paper including drawings, prints, and watercolors from the collection as it existed when the Museum was known as the Wildlife of the American West Art Museum. Located on the Jackson Town Square from 1987-1993, Wildlife of the American West Art Museum focused on contemporary and historic art of this region and included work by artists such as Alfred Jacob Miller, Albert Bierstadt, Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, Bob Kuhn, Ken Carlson, and Robert Bateman. This look back at the collection will provide visitors with a chance to see amazing artwork depicting the American West, think about the origins of the Museum, and see how the institution has developed since its move to its current facility in 1994. King Gallery.
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