Opening Reception: September 14, 2-5 pm

Since 1976, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum has organized Birds in Art annually, seeking to present the very best contemporary artistic interpretations of birds and related subject matter.  

Birds inspire us in endless ways through their flight, beauty, and delightful mannerisms. The 48th annual exhibition celebrates avian wonders through fresh interpretations in original paintings, sculptures, and graphics created in the last three years. Following the fall debut of Birds in Art 2023 at the Woodson, 60 artworks embark on a national tour, including a stop at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art.

Artists

Programming:

On the Wall Workshop: Felted Birds: Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7 PM & Saturday, September 21, 2-4 PM with Sarah Griego, Curator of Education

Connecting with Birds: October 3, 5:30-7 PM
Join us for an evening with a variety of mini talks over the documentation, preservation, and conservation of Birds. Hear and see how photographers, preservationists, and documentarians all highlight the influence birds have on the world and society.

On the Wall Workshop: Mosaic Stepping Stones: Thursday, October 17, 5:30-7 PM & Saturday, October 26th, 2-4 PM with Grace Weaver, Guest Artist

Storytime in Galleries: November 23, 2-3 PM
Join us for special afternoon activity, Storytime in the Galleries at the WFMA! Curator of Education, Sarah Griego, will be reading an interactive book Hooray for Birds by Lucy Cousins. This event is designed for children ages 0-10 yrs old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Coming this September in the Gift Shop! We are creating recycled bird houses made from the carved wood plates from the 2023 Steamroller event. These one-of-a-kind creations will be available starting this September!

Image Credits:

Nikita Coulombe, Your Time Will Come (Great Horned Owl), 2021, Oil on canvas