Art and the Animal

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The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces its newest exhibition, “Art and the Animal” from February 11 to May 3. The exhibition is sponsored by Cullman Savings Bank, Tennessee Valley Authority, Culpepper Real Estate, Lee’s Veterinary Hospital, St. John & St. John, LLC, Bill Floyd of State Farm, Buettner Bros. Lumber Company, Inc., and Armosa Studios.

“Art and the Animal” is the flagship exhibition of The Society of Animal Artists, which is regarded worldwide as the most prestigious artist membership organization dedicated to the theme of animals in art. Founded in 1960, Society members come from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. 

“This is a wonderful follow-up to our recent exhibition featuring the photography of noted wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen,” said Donny Wilson, director of The Evelyn Burrow Museum. “We’re proud to have been selected as a venue to showcase the artwork of some of the world’s best animal artists featured by The Society of Animal Artist in this exhibit.” 

The traveling “Art and the Animal” exhibition includes about 45 flatworks and 15 sculptures. Only the best animal art is selected for “Art and the Animal.” Consequently, it is extremely difficult, and therefor prestigious, for artists to have artwork accepted into the exhibition.  

Noted wildlife art scholar and author of “American Wildlife Art,” Dr. David J. Wagner, serves as the tour director for “Art and the Animal.” The exhibition has been featured at more than 50 venues, including museums, zoos and art, cultural and science centers throughout North America over the past 50 years. Past exhibitions have been hosted by The Roger Tory Peterson Institute for Natural History in Jamestown, NY; the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ; the San Diego Natural History Museum; and The Houston Museum of Natural Science. 

The Evelyn Burrow Museum is located in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on the Hanceville campus of Wallace State Community College. Admission is free. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 256.352.8457, email burrowmuseum@wallacestate.edu.