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The National Museum of Wildlife Art, a nonprofit founded in 1987, is a world-class art museum holding more than 5,000 artworks representing wild animals from around the world. Featuring work by prominent artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Robert Kuhn, John James Audubon, and Carl Rungius, the museum’s unsurpassed permanent collection chronicles much of the history of wildlife in art, f

rom 2500 B.C.E. Built into a hillside overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the museum received the designation “National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States” by order of Congress in 2008. Boasting a museum shop, interactive children’s gallery, restaurant, and outdoor sculpture trail, the museum is only two-and-a-half miles north of Jackson Town Square, and two miles from the gateway of Grand Teton National Park.

There are only TWO WEEKS until the 39th Annual Western Visions Art Show + Sale on September 17! This year’s sale include...
09/03/2026

There are only TWO WEEKS until the 39th Annual Western Visions Art Show + Sale on September 17! This year’s sale includes works from 176 top contemporary wildlife artists. As the National Museum of Wildlife Art's largest and longest-running fundraiser, your ticket and artwork purchase play a crucial role in advancing our mission to impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education. Purchase your tickets today!

If you can’t join us in person, we offer online and proxy ticket options.

Kathryn Ashcroft, Small and Simple Things. Oil on linen. 42 x 36 inches. © Kathryn Ashcroft. Available by draw at 2025 Western Visions for: $10,000.

Come celebrate the legacy of the world's most beloved grizzly bear! Join us next Wednesday (9/9) at 5 p.m. as we unveil ...
09/02/2026

Come celebrate the legacy of the world's most beloved grizzly bear! Join us next Wednesday (9/9) at 5 p.m. as we unveil the latest addition to the Museum’s Sculpture Trail. The public is invited to attend the unveiling and dedication of "Against All Odds - Grizzly 399," a heroic bronze sculpture honoring 399 and her famous quadruplet cubs.

For over 20 years, Grizzly 399 roamed the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, raising 18 cubs and capturing hearts around the world. This monument is a lasting tribute to her resilience, her wildness, and the bond she created between people and the animals we share this landscape with.

Join us for a free, public celebration on Wednesday, September 9:
5–5:30 p.m.—Dedication ceremony & remarks, with a special appearance by renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen
5:30–6 p.m.—Meet sculptor Jocelyn Russell and her team
6–7 p.m.—Presentation and Q&A in the Museum auditorium

Jocelyn Russell (United States, b. 1961) with cubs by Kristen Douglas-Seitz (United States, b. 1990) and Colleen Moore (United States, b. 1977), Against All Odds - Grizzly 399, 2026. Bronze. Gift of Angels Without Wings, Inc., National Museum of Wildlife Art.

08/31/2026

Drumroll please! 🥁 The King Gallery opened ahead of schedule and the 34 large-format Western Visions works are on view now. The full exhibition will open this Saturday, September 5.

Experience pieces from top contemporary wildlife artists from around the world in the 39th Annual Western Visions Show + Sale on view through September 27.

© Dan Ostermiller, Contemplating Hibernation. Bronze edition of 12. 39 ½ x 27 x 32. Available by draw at the 2026 Western Visions for: $39,000.

First-time Western Visions artist Paul Puckett describes this scene: "This piece portrays a friend of mine drifting a dr...
08/30/2026

First-time Western Visions artist Paul Puckett describes this scene: "This piece portrays a friend of mine drifting a dry fly downstream to a couple of rising Snake River cutthroat trout in a spring creek that I treasure. I had been holding onto this image to paint for a long time so as not to fail in doing the stream justice with paint. This creek is full of life and sometimes, when I lived here in Jackson, I’d walk down to it and just watch the fish rise, as I learned so much from those moments. It’s very common to stir up some moose and a bear is not out of the question. May these places always stay the same."

In fly fishing, "the fish are rising" means trout (or other fish) are actively feeding at or near the surface of the water, which you can see as visible rings, splashes, or dimples on the surface. Aquatic insects (mayflies, caddisflies, midges) are hatching and either emerging through the surface film or laying eggs there. Trout start feeding on those insects right at the surface instead of down in the water column where they normally hold.

Paul Puckett, Downstream Targets. Oil on panel. 18 x 24 inches. © Paul Puckett. Available by draw at the 2026 Western Visions for: $6,000.

This 'curious companion' wants to know: have you gotten your Western Visions tickets yet?Join us September 17 for our ev...
08/29/2026

This 'curious companion' wants to know: have you gotten your Western Visions tickets yet?

Join us September 17 for our evening sale featuring works from 176 top contemporary wildlife artists. As the National Museum of Wildlife Art's largest and longest-running fundraiser, every ticket and artwork purchase helps advance our mission to impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education.

Purchase your tickets today! For those who can’t join us in person, we have online and proxy ticket options. Buy yours now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07wgMQ0

Krystii Melaine, Curious Companion. Oil on linen panel. 24 x 18 inches. © Krystii Melaine. Available by draw at 2026 Western Visions for: $7,900.

In her artist statement about this work, Western Visions artist Julie T. Chapman says, "The colors of the painting refle...
08/28/2026

In her artist statement about this work, Western Visions artist Julie T. Chapman says, "The colors of the painting reflect the elements of this wild grizzly bear’s habitat. I have been exploring how much (or little) of my subject needs to be painted to be seen/effective, and this work is intriguing (and exciting) in that regard. I’m deliberately limiting what I say about the piece because viewers have told me how much they enjoy — and prefer — forming their own interpretations of my work."

What do you see when you look at this piece? We'd love to hear your interpretation in the comments!

Julie T. Chapman, Elemental Study. Mixed media on panel. 20 x 16 inches. © Julie T. Chapman. Available by draw at 2026 Western Visions for: $4,200.

August marks the peak rut season for bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. According to the National Park Service,...
08/26/2026

August marks the peak rut season for bison in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. According to the National Park Service, the rut, or the bison mating season, runs from June through September, with the highest activity occurring in July and August.

During this period, male bison compete for mating opportunities through several distinct behaviors, including bellowing (loud, guttural vocalizations used to assert dominance), wallowing (rolling in dirt to mark territory and deter insects), and sparring (head-to-head clashes between competing bulls).

Friendly reminder: bison are unpredictable and can run up to 35 mph. The National Park Service recommends staying at least 25 yards away at all times. Please never approach, feed, or touch a bison, regardless of how calm it appears. If you'd like to take one home with you, we recommend an artistic representation like this stunner (never the real animal)!

Lisa Gleim, Yellowstone’s Tattered and Torn. Pastel on map. 27 x 39 inches. © Lisa Gleim. Available by draw at the 2026 Western Visions for: $9,500.

"A sunny afternoon in Wyoming with an abundance of different species. A Calliope hummingbird rests on the rim of the sun...
08/25/2026

"A sunny afternoon in Wyoming with an abundance of different species. A Calliope hummingbird rests on the rim of the sun. The ornamental border shows a broad‑tailed, rufous, and black‑chinned hummingbird set withing the Wyoming flora—scarlet gilia, ball head sandwort, blooming sally, indian paintbrush, blue cardinal flower, wild hyacinth, and columbine. The state butterfly occurs in these same meadows. The diversity of beings in this beautiful landscape needs our love and protection. I like to use a single sheet of paper and scissors to express the fragility of nature," says Western Visions artist Lucrezia Bieler.

Bieler’s choice of papercutting as a medium is deliberate, symbolizing the delicacy of nature. Each piece, cut with scissors from a single sheet of black paper, highlights the interconnectedness of life forms and their mutual impact.

Lucrezia Bieler, Divine. Single sheet of black paper cut with scissors, mounted on white matboard. 10 x 10 inches. © Lucrezia Bieler. Available by draw at 2026 Western Visions for: $3,000.

08/22/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to see our summer exhibitions "From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves" and "Bison-tennial: From Colonization to Rematriation." Can't make it to the Museum in-person? Explore our 3D virtual exhibition tour: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07ndRm0

Frederick Arthur Verner (Canada, 1836 – 1928), Bison at Rest, 1907. Oil on canvas. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Did you know that a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm"? This charming piece is available for purchase at our upco...
08/21/2026

Did you know that a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm"? This charming piece is available for purchase at our upcoming 39th Annual Western Visions Art Show + Sale on September 17! Artist Jenna von Benedikt shares her inspiration behind the piece, saying "Beautiful ‘Charms’ of hummingbirds fascinate and give joy from coast to coast. From mountains, gardens, to memories of loved ones passed on…these gems exhibit vibrancy, spirit, and serve as a reminder that the smallest creations add deliberate beauty and magic to our natural world, as well as those that spend time among it. They truly bridge a beautiful gap between heaven and Earth." Tickets are available online now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07nckl0

© Jenna von Benedikt, Rising Charms. Oil on canvas. 36 x 36 inches. Available by draw at the 2026 Western Visions Art Show + Sale for: $5,400.

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