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Western Visions

September 5, 2015 - October 25, 2015

Western Visions is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest running fundraiser, with a variety of exciting events. The 2015 Western Visions show ran from September 5 to September 27, 2015 and featured a wide selection of art for sale. Approximately 100 painters and sculptors participate in the art portion of the show and sale and as many as 2,000 people attend the events.

Ewoud de Groot, Taking Off. Painting – Oil on linen.
Julie T. Chapman, (Zebra Suite) Homage to Muybridge. Painting – Scratchboard.
Robert Bateman, Bighorn Ram. Painting – Oil on board.
Les Perhacs, Osprey. Sculpture – Cast bronze with fabricated bronze base.
Theodore Waddell, Wyoming Buffalo Dr. #5. Painting – Oil, graphite on paper.
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Impact and Entanglement: Three Video Works by Christina Seely

Through January 3, 2027

For almost two decades, Christina Seely has worked alongside scientists in the Arctic and tropics, creating immersive moving-image and sound installations that explore the changing relationships between wildlife, humans, and the planet.

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Birds in Art

Through April 25, 2027

“Birds in Art” is an annual exhibition organized by The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, each year since 1976. The exhibit typically features new works by contemporary artists. However, this special 50th anniversary edition of “Birds in Art” also includes a selection of highlights from past years.

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What People Are Saying
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"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.