Top contemporary wildlife artists and collectors from around the world will come together at the Museum for the 39th Annual Western Visions Art Show + Sale. The show features a wide selection of art for sale and this fundraiser supports numerous programs at the Museum. The week’s events, offered at the Museum’s award-winning facility across from the National Elk Refuge, draw an international crowd to this critically acclaimed gathering. During the Fall Arts Festival (and year-round), the Museum is a hub for art lovers, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, and more. This year’s sale includes over 170 artists, with 142 in the small format and 34 artists in the large format intent-to-purchase sale. The Western Visions exhibition will be on view from September 5 through September 27. The evening Show + Sale will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
There are three ways to participate in this year’s sale:
In-person
Come visit us at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and see the works up close and personal!
Online
Access to the “intent to purchase” entries will be available online.
Proxy
Unable to participate in person or online? Participate by proxy!
Tickets will go on sale July 31, 2026! For more information, click here.
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Bison-tennial: From Colonization to Rematriation
Through August 23, 2026Bison-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.
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves
Through August 23, 2026Displayed 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.
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