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Wildlife Trade Art & Science

June 24, 2017 - September 17, 2017

The goal of “Wildlife Trade Art & Science” is to consider the role of global wildlife trade in species extinction and to empower the viewing public to take part in conservation. Organized by Creature Conserve, the exhibition features work by artists studying the impact of global trade on endangered species. Participating artists interviewed experts, including biologists, ecologists, veterinarians, park rangers, zookeepers, sanctuary managers, and policy-makers with the international Fund for Animal Welfare, in creating highly personal, emotionally-charged, artwork that is informed by the facts.

Traer Scott One Hundred and Four Photograph: Archival inkjet wall application, 45 in. wide. "One Hundred and Four" is a visual representation of the number of African Elephants slaughtered by ivory poachers every day in Africa.
Chloé Bulpin Long Live the King Illustration: Digital, Archival inkjet print, 19 x 26 in. "Long Live the King" Celebrates the Lion Guardians, modern Maasai warriors who now protect lions rather than hunt them.
Emily Poole Pondering Parrots Illustration: Watercolor, gouache "Pondering Parrots" is testament to the many ways people have failed these birds.
Sabrina Mortensen Demystify the Pangolin Illustration: Digital, Archival inkjet print, 7 x 9 in. "Demystify the Pangolin" blends the imaginary animal in our fairy tales with the real one that is the object of uncontrolled greed.
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Scenes of Transcendent Beauty: Thomas Moran’s Yellowstone

Through August 23, 2022

Scenes of Transcendent Beauty includes 20 watercolor field sketches on loan from the Yellowstone Heritage and Resource Center in Gardiner, Montana. These intimate sketches provide a rare window into Moran’s artistic process and give the viewer insight into Moran’s Yellowstone.

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Bonheur & Beyond: Celebrating Women in Wildlife Art

Through August 16, 2022

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Bonheur’s birth and in honor of the Museum’s 35th anniversary, we present an exhibit featuring works by Bonheur alongside a selection of historic and contemporary pieces by women artists from the permanent collection.

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