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Jackson Collects: Wild Selections from Private Collections

October 28, 2017 - May 6, 2018

This exhibit brings in rarely seen work from private collections, giving visitors a sense of the amazing artwork in existence right here in our valley. Approximately 20 works are featured, including wildlife and landscape scenes. Complementing the borrowed artwork are recent gifts and promised gifts, which will help us talk about how the Museum builds its own collection. A painting by Robert Bateman entitled Harris Hawks (a promised gift to the museum) – is featured.

Robert Bateman (Canadian, b. 1930), "Harris Hawks and Old Saguaro," 2003. Acrylic on canvas. 60 x 60 inches. Promised Gift, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Robert Bateman.
Bierstadt Prong-Horn Antelope
Albert Bierstadt (American, b. German, 1830 – 1902), "Prong-Horned Antelope," c. 1865. Oil on canvas. 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches. Gift of the Stonehollow Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Kuhnert Tiger
Wilhelm Kuhnert (American, born Germany, 1865-1926), "Tiger am Dschungelbach," c. 1910. Oil on canvas. 25 x 42 3/4 inches. Collection of Joffa and Bill Kerr.
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Staff Picks

Through May 10, 2026

Curating this exhibit has been an exercise in collaboration, which is one of our core values at the Museum. We began by asking each staff member to make a short list of some of their favorite works in the collection. Then, the curatorial team took them to see a few of those pieces. We asked the staff to look for artworks that were not already on display and would not be part of any upcoming exhibitions. A person’s taste in art is so uniquely personal and individual to who they are. This exhibition is not only an opportunity for you to get to know our staff, but it is also a chance to discover new pieces in the permanent collection—or perhaps to see old favorites in a new light.

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Two of a Kind?

Through April 26, 2026

This exhibition is an exercise in comparison. It invites visitors to consider pairs of artworks, drawn primarily from the Museum’s permanent collection, and contemplate the question posed by its title: are these artworks truly Two of a Kind?

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"The most fabulous gallery that we have ever seen and enjoyed. Highlighting the plight of our animal kingdom is so important! "
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