Can you imagine walking through an art museum and not seeing any trees? No mountains or streams, sunrises or sunsets? No birds or horses? No boats on rough waves or relaxing landscapes?
It’s impossible, because nature is everywhere in art – from the literal to the abstract inspiration provided by the textures, colors and sounds of the natural world. Being outdoors can lift our spirits and stoke our creativity.The beauty of nature reflected in art is just another reminder of our need to protect it.
Each Nature in Art Series exhibit will feature nature-inspired work by local artists and be on display at The Nature Conservancy’s Oklahoma City office (408 NW 7th St.) for opening and closing nights. In between these two events, the auctions will be posted online for two weeks. Thirty percent of proceeds will go right back to nature by benefiting The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma!
SERIES SCHEDULE:
JUNE: Featured Artist: BOB SOBER Opening Night: Thursday, June 12, 6-7:30pm Online Auction: Friday, June 13 – Friday, June 27 Closing Night: Friday, June 27, 7-11pm
AUGUST: Featured Artist: MIKE FUHR Opening Night: Thursday, August 14, 6-7:30pm Online Auction: Friday, August 15 – Friday, August 29 Closing Night: Friday, August 29, 7-11pm
SEPTEMBER: Featured Artist: JOHN GRON Opening Night: Thursday, September 11, 6-7:30pm Online Auction: Friday, September 12 – Friday, September 26 Closing Night: Friday, September 26, 7-11pm
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The Conservancy and its more than 1 million members have protected nearly 120 million acres worldwide. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the Web at www.nature.org.