August 31st | Gallery Tour with Yosemite Photographer William Neill

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2025 / 4:00 PM– 5:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

William Neill, a resident of Yosemite since 1977, has had his work widely published in books, magazines, and posters, and his fine art prints have been collected and exhibited in museums and galleries nationally. During this artist-directed gallery tour, attendees will learn more about the exhibition directly from the show’s solo photographer and be offered the chance to ask questions about the park, his process, his time being mentored by Ansel Adams, and more.

September 19th | 25th Anniversary Celebration & Patti Jacquemain Artist Reception

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Tickets are on sale now! To recognize and remember the impressive and inspiring history of CalNAM (formerly the Wildling Museum), we are hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration & Artist Reception to celebrate this milestone year.

At this unforgettable event, we will be celebrating not only the Museum’s silver anniversary, but also the much-anticipated opening of Wild in California, our forthcoming 1st-Floor Wildling Gallery exhibition showcasing classic and recent works by Museum Founder Patti Jacquemain.

October 25th | Book Club: Solvang Library's Magpie Club... at the Museum!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025 / 3:30 PM– 5:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

The Magpie Club, organized by Solvang Library, is a group of curious readers of shiny bright things! This Magpie Club meeting will be hosted at CalNAM on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30PM in discussion of books falling under the theme, “relationships with the natural world.” You can choose any book about an unusual friendship or encounter between people and nature, or choose from one of our suggested titles.

March 8th | Artist Meet-and-Greet & Book Signing with William Neill

SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2025 / 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

In celebration of the opening day for “Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone” photography exhibition, William Neill will be at CalNAM on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 3:00PM-5:00PM for a free artist meet-and-greet and book singing.

October 6th | Artist Meet-and-Greet with Julia Laraway

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2024 / 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

In celebration of the midway point through the sensational “California, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland” textile exhibition, Julia Laraway will be at CalNAM on Sunday, October 6th 2024 from 10:00AM-12:00PM for a free artist meet-and-greet.

January 26th | Lecture & Book Signing: "Paddling Into a Natural Balance: "Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park" by Chuck Graham

Chuck Graham’s Paddling Into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park

FRI. JANUARY 26TH, 2024 / 4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ten chapters and 170 photographs vividly describe conservation efforts observed from Chuck Graham’s kayak. In February 2021, after photographing a bald eagle on the cliffs surrounding Scorpion Anchorage, Graham was inspired to create this pertinent and breathtaking ode to Channel Islands National Park.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangJanuary 26, 2024Artist Talk, photography, Chuck Graham

August 17th | Shae Warnick Virtual Artist Talk

Join The Wildling Museum on Thursday, August 17th, 4 - 5 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by exhibiting artist Shae Warnick, one of four artists featured in Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives, currently on view at the California Nature Art Museum through September 4, 2023. Warnick will provide an inside look into her process and share more about her incredible work on view at the California Nature Art Museum, Aviary of the Reverend William J. Long, which features 260 stuffed bird dolls created by Warnick.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangAugust 17, 2023Birds, Artist Talk, Shae Warnick

May 3rd | Chris Maynard: The Art of Feather Carving

Join the The Wildling Museum on Wednesday, May 3rd, 4 - 5 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by exhibiting artist Chris Maynard, one of four artists featured in Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives, currently on view at the Wildling through September 4, 2023. Maynard will provide an inside look into his process and allow attendees to further explore his intricate feather carvings that both inspire and mystify.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangMay 3, 2023Chris Maynard, Birds, Feathers, Artist Talk

January 22nd | Roy Dunn: Capturing Imagery of Our Wild Neighbors

Join us for a very special gallery talk with featured wildlife photographer and cinematographer Roy Dunn on Sunday, January 22, 2023, 4 - 5 p.m. Dunn will provide a fascinating look behind camera trapping and ethical wildlife photography, and will discuss stories behind his photography on view as part of Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker.

General admission is $10.00. Current Wildling Museum member admission is $5.00. Advance registration is encouraged.

November 6th | Gallery Talk & Book Signing with Hilary Baker

Join us for a special gallery walkthrough of the Wildling Museum’s new fall exhibition Wildlife on the Edge led by artist Hilary Baker on Sunday, November 6th, 3 - 4 p.m. Learn more about the inspiration for her ongoing Predators series and enjoy the opportunity to hear firsthand stories behind the works on view.

Following the gallery talk will be a book signing of Baker’s recently published book Hilary Baker: Predators and Other L.A. Stories (2021)

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangNovember 6, 2022Hilary Baker, Gallery Talk, Artist Talk

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