The latest news and updates from the National Museum of Wildlife Art
National Museum of Wildlife Art visitors will witness some of the most surprising animal behavior in the National Geographic: 50 Greatest Wildlife Photographs exhibition which is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society. The very … MORE
Opening on October 23, 2021, While They’re Sleeping: A Story of Bears offers compelling visions of North American grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis), black (Ursus americanus), and polar bears (Ursus maritimus) … MORE
The 34th Western Visions Show + Sale commenced on September 16, 2021, with a hybrid in-person and virtual event at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Artwork sold benefited both the Museum and participating artists, and … MORE
As summer 2021 comes to a close, the National Museum of Wildlife Art reflects on a blockbuster summer, with an increase in attendance, powerful exhibitions, and the return of in-person events.
“We were thrilled to see … MORE
Beyond Beauty, an episode in the online video series Bisoncast, was recently chosen as an official selection in the Venice Shorts Film Festival of California. Venice Shorts “is an annual and an IMDb qualifier … MORE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART UNVEILS NEW ART ACQUISITION ON OUTSIDE SCULPTURE TRAIL
On Friday, Aug 20, 2021, Museum staff unveiled a new sculpture on the outdoor Sculpture Trail. Churchill, is a life-size bronze sculpture … MORE
The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) is delighted to announce the hire of Madison Webb as their Director of Marketing. With Madison’s background in art history and her previous role as Director of the Jackson … MORE
During the Collectors Circle event, held on July 14, 2021, four new artworks were acquired for the National Museum of Wildlife Art. In addition, funding for conservation of permanent collection artwork was secured.
Works acquired:
The National Museum of Wildlife Art continues its largest and longest-running fundraiser, Western Visions, this September with over 140 participating artists and with a brand new exhibition logo. The Western Visions Evening Sale will revert … MORE
A POLAR BEAR IN THE SNOW WINS BULL-BRANSOM AWARD
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is excited to announce the Bull-Bransom Award recipient for 2021 is Shawn Harris for his cut-paper illustrations in A Polar Bear … MORE
You may be familiar with the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s annual Plein Air Fest, Etc. and Western Visions® Show & Sale, to name a few events, but who are the people behind-the-scenes making … MORE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART PARTNERS WITH ENCHROMA TO IMPROVE COLOR BLIND GUEST EXPERIENCE
The National Museum of Wildlife Art has partnered with EnChroma – creators of eyewear for color blindness, to help color blind guests … MORE
Jackson Hole High School Senior Lucinda Harger (Lucy) is the recipient of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Art Leadership Scholarship in Honor of the Memory of Dick Jennings. The $4,000 award is given annually by … MORE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART ANNOUNCES FEATURED SUMMER EXHIBITIONS, INCLUDING WORK BY ANDY WARHOL
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is thrilled to announce summer 2021 exhibitions: Un/Natural Selections: Wildlife in Contemporary Art
Valued Species: Animals … MORE
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is looking for professional artists currently residing in Wyoming, Idaho, or Montana to submit artwork for our Woven Together: Art and Arachnids exhibit. The Museum is looking for 2-D artwork … MORE
The National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States is pleased to announce that Michelle Dickson will be the new Programs and Events Director. The Museum Staff and Board of Trustees are confident that Michelle … MORE
HEARST FOUNDATIONS AWARDS ART FOR ALL GRANT TO NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART
The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) applied for a grant to the Hearst Foundations in January 2020 for its Art for All… MORE
Hoback Market owners Barb and Larry Huhn go way back, having grown up in the same neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As kids they were friends: “I’ve known Barb since she was seven,” Larry says. … MORE
A Passion for Pearls
Pearls are the only precious gem created by a living creature.
“There’s little that needs to be done to a pearl after it’s been harvested from an oyster,” says Shari Turpin, founder … MORE
For the opening of Sage Grouse: Icon of the West exhibition, the Museum held a webinar with Noppadol Paothong. During the presentation, Noppadol shared about his work, the exhibition, and his conservation efforts for the Greater … MORE
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