Re-Imagining Conservation: From Many Viewpoints 

National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, WY

  • July 1 - November 12, 2023

  • Opening Reception: June 29, 2023, 5-7 pm MT

  • Curated Conservation: Conversations with Exhibiting Artists - Oct 6 (live at NMWA) and Oct 8 (online). See below for more details and to register for the online panel.

Creature Conserve is delighted to partner with the National Museum of Wildlife Art to present Re-Imagining Conservation: From Many Viewpoints. This exhibition, which includes works from 31 artists from nine different countries, takes a broad look at the future of conservation. The artworks included here imagine a future where conservation action is multidisciplinary, inclusive, and connected. It asks viewers to consider: What IF we imagine conservation from all perspectives? What new futures might we find when we change our point of view?

Curated by Heather McMordie (Arts Curator, Creature Conserve) and Julia Spencer (Associate Curator of Education and Outreach, NMWA)

Featuring Artworks By Alexandra Ionescu & Holly Ewald, Angel Smith, Anna Fine Foer, Ava Reynolds, Brenna Litynski, Christopher Brinkman, Cindy Rinne, Claire Musser, Dawson Phillips, DG House, Faith Williams Dyrsten, Franco Zacha, Jessie Knirsch, Justin Gibbens, Leah Widdicombe, Lee Lee & Thatcher Gray Leonard, Madeline von Foerster, Natalie Field, Nayana Rathmalgoda, Rachael Roehl, Rhonda Schmeltzer, Sarah Ronald, Shelly Perkins, Shivani Shenoy, Sofiya Shukhova, Sophie Niemann, Spencer Tinkham, Stacia Baldwin, Sue Tyler, Taylor Griffith, Tripti Shukla


JOIN US - Oct 6 & 8, 5-7 MT

Curated Conservation: A Panel Conversation with Re-Imagining Conservation Exhibiting Artists and Wyoming Conservationists

Join the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Creature Conserve, and Wyoming Outdoor Council for FREE in-person and virtual conversations with several exhibiting artists from Re-Imagining Conservation: From Many Viewpoints. This conversation is a space of open dialogue between artists and conservation professionals in the Grand Tetons area and beyond to share about the creatures, issues, and research currently inspiring their artwork. The conversation (and the exhibition that has inspired it) is rooted in a belief that successful and sustainable conservation necessitates the presence of many voices and many viewpoints.

IN-PERSON MUSEUM PANEL

  • Friday, October 6, 5 - 7 pm MT

  • National Museum of Wildlife Art

  • With Big Wing Carpenter (Tribal Engagement Coordinator, Wyoming Outdoor Council), Brenna Kaelyn Litynski (M.S. Student in Animal & Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming), DG House (Contemporary Indigenous Artist), Meghan Riley (Public Lans & Wildlife Advocate, Wyoming Outdoor Council), Nayana Rathmalgoda (Artist & Conservationist)

  • Moderated by Lucy Spelman (Director, Creature Conserve) and Julia Spencer (Associate Curator of Education & Outreach, National Museum of Wildlife Art)

  • Visit this link to learn more about the panelists.

ONLINE CHAT WITH US

  • Sunday, October 8, 5 - 7 pm MT

  • Zoom (link provided upon registration)

  • With Alexandra Ionescu (Ecological Artist & Biomimicry Practitioner) & Holly Ewald (Community Engaged Public Artist), Angel Smith (Artist), and Sofiya Shukova (Environmental Artist & Activist)

  • Moderated by Julia Spencer (Associate Curator of Education & Outreach, National Museum of Wildlife Art) and Heather McMordie (Arts Curator, Creature Conserve)

  • Visit this link to learn more about the panelists.