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Mail: PO Box 426
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Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
Birds, Birds, Birds!
March 13-April 11, 2021
 Cornish, Mary-At First BlushBest in Show! At First Blush Oil on copper 5 x 6 $850 Mary Cornish |  Scherer, Sylvia Acrylic_gildin g EYE OF T1st Place-Paintings In ancient cultures the peacock’s elaborate iridescent train of extravagant plumage symbolized the eyes of the stars in a cosmos also dotted by the sun and the moon. Gilding this painting was complicated by the use of diverse metal leaves to create a harmonious balance with the delicate acrylic background and the gold frame, highlighted by ethereal floating feathers throughout. Eye of the Stars Acrylic, gilded with gold, silver and copper leaf 48 x 24 $3,500 Sylvia Scherer |  Jirouskova_Marketa_Galapagos_Mockingbird1st Place-Photography Galapagos Mockingbird Galapagos Islands Fine art photography Metallic C print Signed, limited edition 16 x 20 $535 Marketa Jirouskova |
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 Reid, Anne-Chickadee2nd Place-Paintings Chickadee Mixed media 12 x 10 $250 Anne Reid |  Kray, Dorothy-Solomente una vezLovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along. Rumi. 2nd Place-Photography Solomente una vez Photography 10 x 10 $150 Dorothy Kray |  Walsh, William-Short-eared Owl3rd Place-Paintings This is my favorite owl & is only here in winter. I have seen as many as six owls together at once. It is most active at twilight but sometimes comes out to hunt before the sun sets and can be very playful, interacting with other short-eared owls as well as any daytime hawks that might still be out hunting. Its call is more of a “bark”, almost like a small dog, and it loves to call as it swoops at other owls or hawks. Short-eared Owl Acrylic 19 x 15.75 $430 William Walsh |
 Nevitt. Jack-Showy Egret3rd Place-Photography Showy Egret Photography 14 x 11 $125 Jack Nevitt |  Jirouskova_Marketa_Pacific_Angel_PhotogrPacific “Angel” (White Tern) Kiritimati Island Fine art photography Archival C print Signed, limited edition 16 x 20 $535 Marketa Jirouskova |  Thompson, Dana-oilopenbilledstorkOpen Billed Stork Oil 19 x 13 $1,200 Dana Lee Thompson |
 Salvatori, Stephanie-Graceful LandingGraceful Landing Photography 11 x 14 $165 Stephanie Salvatori |  Wine, Linda-Mr. BluebirdMr. Bluebird Acrylic 8 x 10.5 $300 Linda Wine |  Liberace-Lina-The-Red-Thread-Oil-on-paneIn painting “The Red Thread” my goal was to combine the vitality and motion of the tiny red-breasted nuthatches with the stillness and solidity of an antique Russian collar of bells, while creating contrasting visual rhythms between the birds and the bells. The Red Thread Oil on panel 30 x 23 $12,000 Lina Liberace |
 Schneider, Paul-Chick Through the BranchChick Though the Branches Digital Photography 11 x 14 $125 Paul Schneider |  Weed, Peggy-The Cardinal CoupleBluebird Oil 8 x 10 $275 Peggy Weed |  Weed, Peggy-BluebirdBluebird Oil 8 x 10 $275 Peggy Weed |
 Gardiner, MaribeHeavenly FlightHeavenly Flight Mixed Media 30 x 15 $700 Maribe Chandler-Gardiner |  Rubin, Alan-Eagle EyeEagle Eye Oil on canvas 35 x 28 $2,200 Alan Rubin |  Ryan_Robyn-Heron_IV-Acrylic_Layers“Heron IV” is part of my “Fleeting Glimpses ~ Sightings” series which focuses on capturing the rare and precious sightings of the creatures and environments surrounding us which we often miss noticing and take for granted. I was particularly attracted to the dramatic wind-blown pose of the heron which inspired my use of dramatic colors. Heron IV Acrylic layers on 2” raised panel 36 x 24 $1,900 Robyn Ryan |
 Walsh, William-Covey of QuailI was lucky to come across this small covey of quail in a local park. Northern Bobwhite Quail are becoming harder to find as their numbers drop. I was able to get relatively close to these birds, perhaps why their numbers have been dropping. Some raised their crown feathers, a sign they were wary of me, and one cautiously moved away, but soon they all continued to forage for small fruits that had dropped from a tree nearby. Covey of Quail Acrylic 16 x 20 $650 William Walsh |  CallSharon Osprey Feeding Oil_Osprey Feeding Oil 23.5 x 24.5 $1,195 Sharon Call |  Walsh, William-Tree SparrowsEvery winter, several species of birds migrate down from the north to spend the winter here. This sparrow nests at the edge of the Boreal Forest where it meets the Tundra and is always a joy to see here during the cold winter months. It has a two toned bill and a dark spot in the center of its breast. Like most sparrows, it’s shy and often hides in tall grasses and bushes near open fields. Tree Sparrows Acrylic 12 x 14 $350 William Walsh |
 Turner, Kasha-Wren pastel resizedWren Pastel 10 x 8 $100 Kasha Turner |  Turner, Kasha-Preening SwanPreening Swan Charcoal 12 x 18 $125 Kasha Turner |  Viscardi, Linda-Birdie #1Birdie #1 Pastel 12 x 15 $250 Linda Viscardi |
 Thompson,Dana-oiliconicbirdsofeastafricaIconic Birds of Africa Oil 24 x 18 $1,300 Dana Lee Thompson |  Mulvena, Danny-Buzzard RoostOn a walk in the woods on our property I came onto this buzzard up in the trees. Each time I got a bit too close to him he'd take off and land in a tree a bit further up the trail. This hop-scotch went on for quite awhile. I kept wondering when he'd tire of our little game, he kept wondering if I was gonna fall down and die. Oh well. Buzzard Roost Watercolor 19 x 24 $450 Danny Mulvena |  Turner, Kasha-Duck PuddleDuck Puddle Pastel 9 x 12 $125 Kasha Turner |
 Call, Sharon- Osprey Nesting Acrylic_Osprey Nesting Acrylic 26.75 x 32 $2,395 Sharon Call |  Steinhilper Maggie Three Screechies in aAs a Wildlife Rehabilitator, one of my favorite Owls is the little Eastern Screech Owl. They are so tiny, expressive and very feisty! This Encaustic and Watercolor artwork piece was created with permission from a photograph by Lesley Mattuchio. Three Screechies in a Tree Encaustic & watercolor on a wood panel 14 x 11 $400 Maggie Steinhilper |  Steinhilper, Maggie-My Sister's Pelican.Inspired by a friendly Pelican, "My Sister's Pelican" is a tribute to a favorite local bird near Pensacola, Florida. This piece was created combining encaustic wax medium for the background and watercolor for the Pelican. My Sister’s Pelican Encaustic & watercolor on wood panel 24 x 12 $400 Maggie Steinhilper |
 Thompson, Dana-oilbalancingactBalancing Act Oil 10 x 8 $350 Dana Lee Thompson |  Goll, Lori-Peahen and ChicksPeahen and Chicks Pastel 15 x 13 $445 Lori Goll |  Carroll, Margaret-Spring FowelSpring Fowl Oil 15 x 11 $350 Margaret Carroll |
 Goll, Lori-Sleeping PeacockSleeping Peacock Pastel 11 x 14 $425 Lori Goll |  Holdridge, Sherri-Elegant PairElegant Pair Photography Giclee Sepia Print on Fine Art Somerset Velvet Paper 14 x 11 $150 Sherri Holdridge |  Holdridge, Sherri-Swan's KissA Swan’s Kiss Photography Giclee Sepia Print on Fine Art Somerset Velvet Paper 11 x 14 $150 Sherri Holdridge |
 Liberace Lina Cuckoo with Milkweed oilThis yellow-billed cuckoo (a rescue that did not make it) was one of the most beautiful I’d ever seen. I painted it along with a milkweed pod, opening up to bring new life. I’m sometimes asked why I paint dead birds. I guess I’m practical enough to not let an opportunity of painting such a gorgeous creature pass me by. It is my attempt to honor and capture the beauty that is sometimes all too fleeting. Yellow Billed Cuckoo with Milkweed Oil on panel 18 x 22 $2,000 Lina Liberace |  Shervin, Cheri-Statuesque and StatelyStatuesque and Stately Photography 20 x 28 $150 Cheri Shervin |  Wiese, Allison-Dock PelicanDock Pelican Pastel 24 x 19 $775 Allison Wiese |
 Shervin, Cheri-Not My Best SideNot My Best Side Photography 20 x 28 $150 Cheri Shervin |  Gardiner, Maribe-Peacocks View MarsPeacocks View Mars Acrylic 17 x 16 $400 Maribe Chandler-Gardiner |  Wiese, Allsion-Happy HeronHappy Heron Pastel 24 x 19 $525 Allison Wiese |
 Padilla, Chito-Bird of ParadiseThis vibrant collage captures a stylized image of the exotic birds-of-paradise. The members of this family are known for the plumage of the males, the very long elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings, tail or head. All these species have generally black plumage with varying amounts of green and blue iridescence. The female plumage is typically drab to blend in with their habitat, unlike the bright attractive colors found on the males. Bird of Paradise Acrylic 24 x 18 Chito Padilla |  Seelig, Jean-Brutus is Watching YouBrutus is Watching You Asian watercolor 23.5 x 18.5 NFS Jean Seelig |  Schneider, Paul-Sparrow in a TreeSparrow in a Tree Digital Photography 11 x 14 $125 Paul Schneider |
 Scala, Amy-Waiting PatientlyEarly morning white heron waiting to strike. A lone duck peeking through the fog coming off the pond. Waiting Patiently Acrylic 14 x 17 $275 Amy Scala |  Scala, Amy-Cardinal WaitingCardinal waiting his turn to fly to the bird feeder on a snowy day. Cardinal Waiting Watercolor and pen 15 x 12 $250 Amy Scala |  Salmon, Ron-ChaosMass explosive takeoff from feeding area Bosque del Apache NWR. Any early morning “Blast-off” of thousands of Snow Geese from their night time wetland roosts is nothing less than spectacular. Bosque is a “must-see” for birders & nature photographers. Bosque del Apache NWR is located just south of the small town of San Antonio, New Mexico and about 80 miles south of Albuquerque Chaos Snow Geese (Chen caulescens) Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Photography 12.5 x 15 $225 Ron Salmon |
 Salvatori, Stephanie-Returning HomeReturning Home Photography 11 x 14 $165 Stephanie Salvatori |  Salvatori, Stephanie-Morning Reflection.Morning Reflection Photography 14 x 11 $165 Stephanie Salvatori |  Rubin, Alan-EvermoreEvermore Oil on canvas 34 x 22 $2,000 Alan Rubin |
 Salmon, Ron-Break RightSandhill Cranes, in staggered trail formation, perform right descending turn into cornfield feeding area. Bosque is a “must-see” spot for birders and nature photographers. Bosque del Apache NWR is located just south of the small town of San Antonio, New Mexico and about 80 miles south of Albuquerque. Break Right Sandhill Cranes (Grus Canadensis) Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Preserve; San Antonio, New Mexico Photography 18 x 24 $300 Ron Salmon |  Ryan_Robyn-Incoming_III-Mixed_Media_Coll“Incoming III” is part of my “Fleeting Glimpses ~ Portals” series which focuses on both capturing the rare and precious sightings of the creatures and environments surrounding us with the additional surreal elements of “wonky” tree shapes and window “portals” into alternative environments. Incoming III Acrylic & mixed media collage on watercolor paper mounted on 1.5” raised panel 24 x 18 $800 Robyn Ryan |  Gradison, Blue-Footed BoobyBlue-Footed Booby Watercolor 16 x 12 $225 Heather Gradison |
 Jirouskova_Marketa_Bluefooted_Booby_PhotBlue-Footed Booby #2 Galapagos Islands Fine art photography Archival C print 16 x 20 $495 Marketa Jirouskova |  Ryan_Robyn-Woodland_Echoes_I-Mixed_Media“Woodland Echoes I” is part of my “Fleeting Glimpses ~ Portals” series which focuses on both capturing the rare and precious sightings of the creatures and environments surrounding us with the additional surreal elements of “wonky” tree shapes and window “portals” into alternative environments. Woodland Echoes I Acrylic & mixed media collage on watercolor paper mounted on 1.5” raised panel 24 x 18 $800 Robyn Ryan |  Hughes Gabriela All But One Mixed Media.Beauty starts at the most foundational level. For a bird, it is in its feather. The texture, colors, and detailed brush strokes pronounce the uniqueness and complexity of a single element that goes into the creation of such a regal creature. There is so much majesty in watching a bird soar through the sky, but I wanted to explore the beauty and simplicity of a single feather, as this humble object is the foundation of of majesty All But One Acrylic and mixed media 31 x 25 $750 Gabriela Hughes |
 Viscardi, Linda-Birdie #2Birdie #2 Pastel 12 x 15 $250 Linda Viscardi |  Rubin, Alan-Fly Away HomeFly Away Home Oil on canvas 18 x 30 $1,700 Alan Rubin |  Reid, Anne-View from the Lobster TrapsView from the Lobster Traps Mixed media 12 x10 $250 Anne Reid |
 Remington, Justine-Robin-PastelRobin-Harbinger of Spring Soft Pastel on Paper 14 x 14 $120 Justine Remington |  Reid, Anne-A Handy PerchA Handy Perch Mixed media 12 x 10 $250 Anne Reid |  Porter Alice-Buffle Heads-resizedBuffle Head Ducks Watercolor 18 x 21 $225 Alice Porter |
 Nevitt, Jack-Going to SchoolWalking to School Photography 14 x 11 $125 Jack Nevitt |  Nevitt, Jack-COrmorant WingCormorant Wing Photography 14 x 11 $125 Jack Nevitt |  McAdams, Kyle-Happy HeronHappy Heron Pastel on paper 20 x 14 $245 Kyle McAdams |
 Mulvena, Danny-Harleth FarmAs usual, I have less interest in how pretty a scene is than what it brings to mind when I see it. Building on a hillside to save the flatland for crops and graze must have been a hard choice. Harleth Farm Watercolor 20 x 28 $550 Danny Mulvena |  Nevitt, Jack-Bird BalletBird Ballet Photography 14 x 11 $125 Jack Nevitt |  Shervin, Cheri-Bluejays in FeederParty of Blue Jays Photography 12 x 36 $150 Cheri Shervin |
 Goll, Lori_ChickenChat_14x11Chicken Chat Pastel 12.5 x 15.5 $425 Lori Goll |  Gardiner%2C%20Maribe-I%20Knit%20Too_editI Knit Too Oil 26 x 19 $595 Maribe Chandler-Gardiner |  Didoha Judy RC Owl #1 Acrylic“RC Owl # 1” is a feature of the resident owl in Rivercreek with a solid background. I was so happy to have spotted the owl that I wanted its beauty to shine. RC Owl #! Acrylic 20 x 10 $275 Judy Didoha |
 DidohaJudy May 28 2020 Acrylic“May 28, 2020” is a collection of vignettes of personal and historical images that relate to Memorial Day. The eagle is a predominate feature for this painting because of its symbol for freedom and strength of America May 28, 2020 Acrylic 30 x 40 $625 Judy Didoha |  Call Sharon The Oystercatcher OilThe Oystercatcher Oil 24 x 20 $850 Sharon Call |  Carroll, Margaret-Proper DistancingProper Distancing Oil on canvas 11 x 14 $295 Margaret Carroll |
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