July 31 - November 14, 2010
The art exhibition, which includes 44 paintings by 16 artists who also teach in community colleges throughout the state, was curated by Kathryn Charles for Creative Capitol, a program of the Colorado Council on the Arts. The goal of this new program is to celebrate Colorado’s creativity and share this abundant resource with the citizens of Colorado.
Practice what you Teach was on view in the state capitol rotunda and the Lt. Governor’s offices from March 3 through June 29, 2010. Artists featured in the show are members of the art faculty at Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Otero Junior College, Pueblo Community College and Trinidad State College.
Curator Kathryn Charles states, “I was born, raised and educated in Colorado, and often took studio classes at the local community colleges in between my studies at the University. I experienced first hand the quality of instruction, and the dedication of the teachers of our state system. This exhibition is a tribute to them.”
Practice what you Teach offers visitors to The Wildlife Experience a broader diversity of styles and media, and also is an opportunity to partner with other educational institutions in our community striving to cultivate the next generation.
Image credit: Pinon Canyon Dawn by Doug Holdread, oil, 36" x 48"
May 15, 2010 - January 5, 2011
Where do emperor penguins find their food? How do endangered leatherback turtles locate their mates? What do bears really do in the woods?
Crittercam explores these questions and others, highlighting the ongoing research of National Geographic Crittercam, a scientific video and data gathering tool safely worn by wild animals. With multimedia activities, evocative environments, and mesmerizing firsthand footage, Crittercam allows visitors to experience the world from an animal’s point of view.
Based on more than 20 years of invention and research collaborations spanning the globe, Crittercam offers new insights into animal behavior and provides clues about how to protect our planet’s creatures and the world we share.
Teachers! Bring a piece of Crittercam into your own school. The following is a Crittercam educator guide with exciting classroom activities.
Crittercam installation:
June 29 – September 12
Dian Fossey spent the majority of her adult life in the mountains of east central Africa studying the shy nad elusive Mountain Gorilla, one of humanity’s closest relatives. First recruited by anthropologist Louis B. Leaky, Fossey’s research blazed a path to new understandings of primate behavior.
On loan from the University of Colorado’s Museum of Natural History, the exhibit consists of 34 framed photographs and informational panels. Through rare photos, taken by Fossey and the National Geographic Society, Gorillas in the Lens explores her adventures living with and studying these gentle giants.
Some like it Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry highlights the treasures of The Wildlife Experience permanent collection to draw comparisons between similar wildlife habitats on different continents. The 4,000 square-foot installation interprets paintings and bronzes, taxidermy and computer interactives to encourage global thinking.
The Wildlife Experience is proud to exhibit student artwork through our Nurturing Nature: Growing Young Colorado Artists program. This program encourages students to share with the community their appreciation of wildlife and nature through the visual arts. Each year, over 200 pieces of artwork done by young artists, in collaboration with area schools, will be displayed. It is here that an appreciation for art and nature converge. Students grow individually, but also learn about the importance of caring for all living things in our community - and on our planet.
2010 Nurturing Nature Exhibit Dates
- January 6 – February 28 Copper Mesa Elementary and Northridge Elementary
- March 2 – April 25 ArtROX – Roxburough Art Council
- April 27 – June 27 - Challenge to Excellence and available
- August 31 – October 31 - Eagle Ridge Elementary and Parker Monart
- November 2, 2010 - January 2, 2011 - Colorado Virtual Academy
NEW!
Exhibit dates for 2011 are in! Due to a high number of requests we will be drawing names from a hat for each exhibition. If you are interested in participating please email me your first and second choices for dates by Sept. 7. Applicants who have been chosen to participate will receive notice the following week. Be sure to visit this page after Sept. 7 to see if any dates are still available. We are looking forward to another year of showcasing the tremendous young talent we have in our own state!
2011 Dates:
January 4 – March 6
March 8 – May 1
May 3 – June 26
August 30 – October 23
October 25 – January 8, 2012
All teachers are encouraged to apply, and reservations for exhibit dates are filling up fast. For more details, or to reserve a space, please contact Lindsey at 720.488.3329 or lyoung@twexp.org.
The Wildlife Experience gratefully acknowledges
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for supporting the series of educational events at our museum March and April 2010, in association with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Services (SITES) show Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey.