National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY September 6-28
This September, the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, will host the 38th year of its largest and longest-running fundraiser, the Western Visions Art Show + Sale. A key experience of the citywide Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, the 2025 Western Visions will see more than 170 wildlife artists participate.
“We truly have something for everyone,” says Madison Webb Stanko, the museum’s chief marketing officer. “From traditional wildlife art to contemporary interpretations, we have a breadth and depth of styles, subject matter and media. What ties the group together is their excellence as wildlife artists.”
The show opens Saturday, September 6, with a party for participating artists and VIP ticket holders following on Wednesday, September 10. The signature art sale happens Thursday, September 11. Artworks are sold via fixed-price draw, wherein attendees select their favorites and enter their name into a random drawing. Collectors can participate in person, online or via proxy bid.
On September 12, any remaining artworks become available to the public, with the exhibition and sale continuing through September 28. Offerings include large- and small-scale oil paintings, woodblock prints, cut paper, bronzes and sculptures from found objects. In keeping with the museum’s mission and vision, every piece of art has an element of nature or wildlife.
Collectors will find many familiar names in the list of returning artists. Painter William Alther brings his intimate, light-driven compositions of animals in unspoiled habitats. Similarly, Daniel Smith channels the majesty of wild animals based on direct observation and research. Penelope Gottlieb focuses on color and design in her contemporary interpretations of flora and fauna striving to coexist in a compromised environment, while Jhenna Quinn Lewis reflects on the simple beauty of birds as a vehicle for personal contemplation and meditation. Bill Rice combines painting and sculpture to create striking avian and feather forms.
The museum is also excited for artists making their Western Visions debuts. Robert Martinez presents abstracted animal imagery in eye-catching colors. Julia Rogers paints wildlife at one with its environment, while biologist-turned-artist William Ritchie depicts detailed examinations of animal form and spirit. Michelle Sarantopulos expresses the fundamental beauty of iconic wild animals in expressive constructions of line and movement. In all, there are 16 first-time participants, bringing additional excitement and fresh perspectives to the celebrated annual event.
Reflecting on the importance of Western Visions for the museum and local community, Stanko says, “As the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s most significant fundraiser, Western Visions supports everything that we do here at the museum. It makes our mission to impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education possible. The show is also an incredible asset for our community—bringing top wildlife art from around the world to our region and giving artists an opportunity to display and sell their work in a museum setting.”
Tickets go on sale August 1 with two new tiers available: VIP and Benefactor. This gives collectors additional opportunities to interact with artists and support the museum. —Elizabeth L. Delaney
contact information(307) 733-5771wildlifeartevents.org
This story appeared in the August/September 2025 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Subscribe today to read every issue in its entirety.
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