Exhibit Marks 25th Year Of Indiana Wildlife Artists
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Staff Report-
WABASH - Indiana Wildlife Artists will mark the conclusion of its 25th anniversary year with an exhibit of fine nature art to be displayed in the Clark Gallery at The Honeywell Center in Wabash.
The organization, which started in Kosciusko County, has announced that the work of several area residents will be included in the showing.Jeffrey Klinefelter, of Etna Green; Beverly Garner, of Warsaw; Kris Bontrager, of Winona Lake; and Laura Hill, North Webster; will be among the award-winning artists whose work will be on view.
The exhibit will be displayed Sept. 6-28 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Two- and three-dimensional works in various media and individual artistic styles will be shown. All artwork accepted for this exhibit is evaluated on the basis of artistic presentation and accuracy of both wildlife and habitat.
The judging panel consists of one fine artist and one naturalist who are recognized in their area of expertise. Mike Stephan, a graduate of Huntington College, is the executive director of Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Marshall County. Walter Malicki holds degrees from John Herron School of Art, Indiana University and a master's degree from Saint Francis College.
After the exhibit closes at Wabash, selected pieces will be on tour in northern Indiana. The traveling show will be on view through October at Sycamore Fine Arts in Goshen and a new gallery in Garrett.
Founded in 1982 in Warsaw, Wildlife Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and conservation concerns for wildlife and habitat. Its members include both professional and amateur artists, and its yearly show attracts artists and viewers from throughout the country. The annual meeting takes place in connection with the exhibit and regional chapters meet during the year.
Information about the organization's programs and activities is available by contacting IWA, P.O. Box 382, North Webster, IN 46555 or www.IndianaWildlifeArtists.org
