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Jackson Collects: Wild Selections from Private Collections

October 28, 2017 - May 6, 2018

This exhibit brings in rarely seen work from private collections, giving visitors a sense of the amazing artwork in existence right here in our valley. Approximately 20 works are featured, including wildlife and landscape scenes. Complementing the borrowed artwork are recent gifts and promised gifts, which will help us talk about how the Museum builds its own collection. A painting by Robert Bateman entitled Harris Hawks (a promised gift to the museum) – is featured.

Robert Bateman (Canadian, b. 1930), "Harris Hawks and Old Saguaro," 2003. Acrylic on canvas. 60 x 60 inches. Promised Gift, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Robert Bateman.
Bierstadt Prong-Horn Antelope
Albert Bierstadt (American, b. German, 1830 – 1902), "Prong-Horned Antelope," c. 1865. Oil on canvas. 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches. Gift of the Stonehollow Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Kuhnert Tiger
Wilhelm Kuhnert (American, born Germany, 1865-1926), "Tiger am Dschungelbach," c. 1910. Oil on canvas. 25 x 42 3/4 inches. Collection of Joffa and Bill Kerr.
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For the Love of Canines

Through September 30, 2023

For the Love of Canines questions humans’ relation and fascination with canines, whether love or loathing, through works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection.

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Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan

Through April 29, 2023

This exhibition features the impactful work of National Geographic Explorer and photographer Ronan Donovan. Created by National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, this exhibition will display images and videos—highlighting the contrast between wolves that live in perceived competition with humans and wolves that live without human intervention.

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