Full Circle: An Exhibition of Community Creation, Curation, and Collaboration

May 11, 2024 - September 29, 2024

Social Scene Category: Ken Carlson (United States, b. 1937), Ladies Lunch, 1994. Oil on board. 17 x 35 1/4 inches. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Geraghty, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Ken Carlson.

How do we explore and share our vast and diverse connections with wildlife and nature? Can artwork create a dialogue that deepens our understanding of one another and our animal neighbors?

In this exhibition, we asked creatives living in Teton County, and surrounding counties, to be inspired by or reinterpret one of four works below from our permanent collection.

Permanent collection works:

: What’s Below the Surface Category: Alberto Rey (Cuba, b. 1960), Trout Encountered – Boulder River, 2001. Oil on board. 36 x 57 inches. Anonymous Gift, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Alberto Rey.

: Social Scene Category: Ken Carlson (United States, b. 1937), Ladies Lunch, 1994. Oil on board. 17 x 35 1/4 inches. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Geraghty, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Ken Carlson.

: Wildlife Portrait Category: Tom Palmore (United States, b. 1945), The King and Queen of Dog Town, n.d. Oil. 18 x 24 inches. Gift of Debbie F. Petersen, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Tom Palmore.

: Wildlife at Play Category: Nicola Hicks (United Kingdom, b. 1960), Untitled (Bear Lying Down), 2010. Charcoal and chalk on brown butcher paper. 58 x 79 ¼ inches. Purchased with Funds Generously Donated by Julie & Will Obering, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Nicola Hicks.

Contributing artists offer us their reimaginings of these pieces and explore their own connections to wildlife, nature, and community. Works can be reflective, literal, satirical, funny, or serious; really, there’s no limit!

A jury of community members, including K-12 students, artists, and art lovers, selected the local artwork on view in this exhibition.

**Wildlife At Play Category:** Molly Moore, *Wolf Play*, 2023, pen and ink on archival paper.

**Wildlife Portraits Category:** Robert Martinez, *Buffalo Sunset*, 2024, airbrushed acrylic and graphite on antique 1897 ledger paper.

**Social Scene Category:** Sue Tyler, *The Bachelors*, 2024, acrylic on panel.

**What's Below the Surface Category:** Jennifer Kocher-Anderson, *Splashes*, 2024, pen and ink with watercolor.

**Wildlife At Play Category:** Lisa Holmes, *Dance for the Tourists*, 2024. mixed media on paper bag.

**Wildlife Portraits Category:** Charles Schneebeck, *Penguins During An Election Year*, 2018, photography on metal.

Other Exhibits

From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves

Through August 23, 2026

Displayed in the King Gallery, From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves celebrates the rich diversity of aquatic life across the continent—from freshwater rivers and wetlands to coastal shores and open seas.

See the Exhibit

Bison-tennial: From Colonization to Rematriation

Through August 23, 2026

Bison-tennial explores the profound influence of bison on the history, cultures, and landscapes of the North American West, especially within the United States. The exhibition traces their story from pre-colonial times through westward expansion, the near-destruction of the herds, and today’s growing restoration and rematriation efforts.

See the Exhibit

What People Are Saying

"I have been to Europe multiple times—studied art in so many places—never saw anything so fantastic as this! Stunning and jaw-dropping, thank you!"

— Maggie A.

"Thank you for this glorious dedication to our "wild" life and human connection. Moving, emotional, and informative, with beauty within it all. "

— Lynne R.

"Architecturally stunning, thoughtful, interesting, educational, superb art and exhibits. A memorable experience. Thank you!"

— Susan B.

"I've never seen anything like this and I'm grateful to have stopped by. The extinct bird display nearly made me cry with the bird calls. Beautiful!!! "

— Marley S.

"This museum was so intimate and inspiring. As a former art teacher, the children's center made me want to have a classroom again!"

— Ellan M.

"Thank you for making this stop fun for my five kids. It kept them engaged, which allowed me to enjoy looking too!"

— Katie V.

"Super cool experience, I enjoyed the paintings and the thick paint textures! It made me feel like I was immersed in the natural environment!"

— Carmel G.

"BEST Museum I've ever been to! The hands on and special spaces for children were amazing and drew young people of all ages! Great job!"

— Judy G.