Dreams of the Forgotten Coral Kingdom
January 18, 2026 - March 8, 2026
In the words of our students curators, Camille Bushnell, Mikey Klein, Shakynah Mach, and Ann Dallas Confer:
“Descend into an otherworldly ocean where reality blurs with imagination. Dreams of the Forgotten Coral Kingdom is an immersive art experience revealing the hidden wonders of marine life and the delicate ecosystems beneath the water. This year, we are collaborating with Jackson Hole High School’s art, ceramics, shop, and sculpture classes to celebrate what goes on beneath the surface. Did you know that some fish farm algae the same way humans farm crops? Damselfish tend to tiny underwater “gardens” and weed out unwanted algae species to keep their reefs healthy.
Our hope with this exhibit is to not only create a beautiful, surreal coral reef for viewers to step into, but also to inspire visitors to learn about the creatures that sustain our oceans and the vital roles they play in keeping ecosystems alive.”
This Museum is dedicated to exhibiting student artwork and amplifying young voices in our community. Thank you to the student curators and artists from Jackson Hole High School who made this exhibit possible.
Generously sponsored by the Lea Charitable Trust.
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Staff Picks
Through May 10, 2026Curating this exhibit has been an exercise in collaboration, which is one of our core values at the Museum. We began by asking each staff member to make a short list of some of their favorite works in the collection. Then, the curatorial team took them to see a few of those pieces. We asked the staff to look for artworks that were not already on display and would not be part of any upcoming exhibitions. A person’s taste in art is so uniquely personal and individual to who they are. This exhibition is not only an opportunity for you to get to know our staff, but it is also a chance to discover new pieces in the permanent collection—or perhaps to see old favorites in a new light.
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State of the Art: Student Art Show in Honor of Marion Buchenroth
Through May 21, 2026This youth art exhibit is an annual collaboration between the National Museum of Wildlife Art and art educators from Teton County schools. The several hundred works of art on display beautifully demonstrate how students grow as artists as they move through grades K-12. Each art educator and group of students interpreted the theme Connections in their own way. The diversity of media and artistic approaches showcases the creativity of our students and the quality of art education in Teton County.
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