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State of the Art: Student Art Show in Honor of Marion Buchenroth

Through May 5, 2024 Buy Tickets
Exhibition open February 24 – May 5, 2024

This 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 Visual Poetry 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.

Visual poetry is a form of expression at the intersection of literature and visual art. It allows for exploration that engages multiple senses and deepens the meaning and experience of a poem or a picture. It can be graphic art made from words, words hidden within a painting, or movement expressing the rhythm of a poem. Artists and poets in this exhibit engage multiple disciplines to transcend the boundaries of visual arts and creative writing. Enjoy this unique exhibit and all the ways our K-12 artists are breaking the bounds of artistic expression.

Eugene Spankie, Jackson Hole High School Sculpture Class, Inspired by Robert Frost's "Dust of Snow."
Madison Kramer, Jackson Hole High School, Inspired by Nora Valegard's "Lotus."
Artwork by students at Jackson and Kelly Elementary Schools.
Artwork by students at Jackson Hole High School.
Reasonable Fear by Ruthie Dornan, Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Anna Brown, Inspired by Jakub Dryja's "Specimen."
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Transformations: Wildlife in Inuit Art and Culture

Through May 5, 2024

Through cultural stories, Transformations seeks to explore Inuit history, values, and beliefs. The exhibit is comprised of works from the permanent collection and items on loan from private collections. The hope, as it is with all exhibits, is that visitors take away a deeper appreciation of the artwork and perhaps are introduced to something that they did not know before. Most importantly, we want to bring attention to the fact that today Inuit artists are producing powerful artworks that reference histories and that, at the same time, confront contemporary issues such as conservation and environmental concerns.

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Spirit Totems: Sculpture by Herb Alpert

Long Term Installation

In addition to being a world-renowned musician, Herb Alpert has spent more than half his life as a respected abstract expressionist painter and sculptor. Always…

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"Not only was the museum interesting, the all gender bathroom was great. Thank you for thinking about LGBTQ and disabled people!"
— Bishnu A.
"An amazing collection of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts that preserve and celebrate the beauty of the natural world and wildlife. I was thoroughly impressed!"
— Rita D.
"What an amazing and inspiring collection. A lovely way to spend time in Jackson Hole!"
— Jo A.
"I loved it and was surprised to see a section that also encouraged children to participate, probably one of the only museums that wasn't boring!"
— Mandy L.
"This place is amazing! And I absolutely love the educational considerations for young minds. "
— Charlotte C.
"Wonderful museum. Excellent restaurant - the food, waitstaff, and ambiance! "
— Eileen J.
"Enjoyed the botanical tour! The plants were all blooming, and there were birds too. "
— Ron K.
"Really enjoyed the exhibit of the Big Four!"
— J.B.