Posts tagged Deserts
Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon
Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon

July 26, 2026 - January 18, 2027

Members-Only Artist Reception: July 26 2026, 2PM-4PM

Second-Floor Valley Oak Gallery

The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its 2026 summer exhibition, Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon, on view from July 26th, 2026 - January 18th, 2027.

Vast, rugged, and full of life, Untamed Desert is a photographic tribute to the extraordinary beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Through her lens, Donnellon reveals the hidden stories of the animals that roam these arid landscapes.  From the powerful, sure-footed climb of a desert bighorn sheep along rugged ridgelines to the alert, wide-eyed stance of a burrowing owl guarding its sandy doorway, each image reflects Paulette’s deep reverence for Anza-Borrego. This exhibition is more than a visual journey; it’s a celebration of the park’s wild spirit and a reminder that even in the harshest environments, beauty endures.

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Current ExhibitsRachel MetzQuilting, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Deserts, photography, Wildlife Photography, Landscape Photography
August 26 | Sip, Science, Art! - Untamed Desert
August 26 | Sip, Science, Art! - Untamed Desert

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 / 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
At Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - Barrelworks 620 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427

Learn about the surprising vibrancy that thrives in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the surrounding areas. Paulette Donnellon is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer. She is known for capturing the hidden beauty of desert ecosystems, from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to the Salton Sea.

Sip, Science, Art! Enjoy a 60-minute lecture with the opportunity to purchase delicious Firestone Walker apps, entrées, and beverages. Q&A to follow!

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzArtist Talk, meet-and-greet, photography, Sip Science Art, Lecture, Paulette Donnellon, Deserts, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park