SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH, 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! The Magpie Club’s first group discussion of the summer will be hosted at CalNAM on Saturday, June 28th at 3:30PM in discussion of “Alta California” by Nick Neely.
Read MoreSUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2025 / 3:00 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.
Read MoreSATURDAY, 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.
Read MoreLecture & Book Signing: "California's Changing Landscape: The Way of Water" by George Rose
FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2024 / 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
Over 140 stunning photographs capture George Rose's expansive documentation of California’s complicated and dramatic water story. George began this project during the Covid-19 pandemic, just as the effects of drought were becoming increasingly visible. Then suddenly, California was hit with record-setting rain and snowstorms in early 2023. This onslaught of water effectively filled reservoirs and – at least temporarily – ended the drought.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2023 - July 8, 2024
Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery
The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to host California’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water, a solo exhibition by renowned photographer George Rose on view November 18, 2023 through July 8, 2024.
Featuring more than 20 large-format documentary inkjet photographs of the Golden State, the exhibition showcases Rose’s recent expansive documentation of California's dramatic water story. His vast exploration of the state and its fraught relationship with water will culminate with the release of his forthcoming book of the same title, now available on our website and in the Museum gift shop.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2021 - March 20, 2022
First Floor Main Gallery
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce Sharing the Light: Ansel Adams & Alan Ross, on view September 25, 2021 - March 20, 2022 in the Wildling Museum’s main gallery. The exhibition will explore the American West through the lenses of both Ansel Adams and Alan Ross, and also includes selections from Ross’ international photography projects. The Wildling Museum’s exhibition marks the first institutional show dedicated to the two photographers’ works.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2019 - March 30, 2020
Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery
Enjoy Santa Barbara County & Beyond: Recent Photographic Landscapes By George Rose on view in the Valley Oak Gallery, including new works featured in George Rose’s latest publication, WINE COUNTRY Santa Barbara County.
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