Exhibitions in the Art Gallery
A partnership between art and the environment

Watercolors of Kathy Spalding
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the United Arts Council have joined together to promote the arts and the environment. This year we celebrate our second year of joint programming. While applied science is the focus of most Reserve activities, we acknowledge that there are many pathways toward greater understanding of the natural world.

The Environmental Learning Center’s art gallery creates an opportunity for people to increase their sense of wonder for nature by stimulating and celebrating personal expression through the visual arts. It is hoped that this process will help people build connections with, and establish a sense of value for the rich diversity of life with which we share this planet.
 
Current Exhibition
Watercolors by Kathy Spalding
Now through August 31, 2010


Kathy Spalding’s 70-foot Continuum of Life watercolor, executed as a 124 foot original at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a vivid portrait of the wildlife that is one of Southwest Florida’s greatest treasures.
 
Previous Exhibition

 

February 2 – April 2, 2010
“Photography Annual”

Painting Annual Poster
 
Previous Exhibition

November 18 –January 31, 2010
“Painting Annual” – in partnership with Collier United Arts Council

Painting Annual Poster
 
Previous Exhibition
Family and Friends of the Estuary
August 3 to September 21, 2009

“Friends and Family of the Estuary” will feature the artistic work of staff, volunteers, Friends, and family members of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Artwork on display will include paintings, photography, sculpture and more all featuring or inspired by the area “where the land meets the sea.”
Juror: Andy Browne, Artist and Program Manager United Arts Council of Collier County.
 


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Upcoming Exhibits

    2nd Annual Family and Friends of the Estuary Art Exhibit
  • September 23 to November 15, 2010
    2nd Annual Family and Friends of the Estuary exhibit
    call to artists

  • November 18, 2010 to January 30, 2011
    Painting Annual in partnership with UAC Collier
    call to artists

  • February to mid-April 2011
    Clyde Butcher Photography Annual
  • April to May 2011
    Collier County Student Art Show

Previous Exhibits

Collier County Student Art Show
Apr, 2010

Photography Annual
Feb – Apr, 2010
In partnership with Collier United Arts Council.

Painting Annual
Nov 2009 – Jan, 2010
In partnership with Collier United Arts Council.

Family and Friends of the Estuary
Aug – Sep, 2009
Featured the artistic work of staff, volunteers, Friends, and family members of Rookery Bay.

Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida
April – July, 2009
An artistic and educational exhibition aimed at increasing awareness and appreciation of Florida’s aquatic preserves, Living Waters featured artwork by Clyde Butcher

Plein Air Painters at Rookery Bay
Feb – April, 2009
Presented by the United Arts Council of Collier County and Friends of Rookery Bay.

Photography Annual Exhibit
November 2008 – February 2009
Juror: Tim Stamm, Tim Stamm Photography. Presented by the United Arts Council of Collier County and Friends of Rookery Bay.

Go with the Flow
Oct – November 2008
Featuring art by students of Collier County Public Schools.

May - Oct, 2009
Photography by - Dave Graff

February 5 – May 3, 2008
Photography Annual
Juried by Clyde Butcher
1st place: Rod Wiley

November 2007 – January 2008
From Observation

October – November, 2007
Nancy Asbell

May - September, 2007
Ding Darling Exhibit

May 11 - October 2, 2006
The Storter Exhibit

March - April, 2007:
Annual Works on Paper Exhibit
January, 2007- March 2007:
Annual Photography Exhibit

November 2006 - January 2007:
Annual Painting Exhibit

October 2006:
Collier County Public School Show