In photographic circles around the world, A. Aubrey Bodine (1906-1970) was regarded as one of the finest pictorialists of the twentieth century. His pictures were exhibited in hundreds of prestigious shows, in scores of museums, and he won awards against top competition. His photographs were seen in the Sunday Sun, numerous books and magazines, on… Read more »
The annual non-competitive Student Art Show is open to all students on the Delmarva Peninsula in kindergarten through 12th grade. The event is open to public, private, and homeschooled students. New this year, the show will incorporate projects done by Wicomico County afterschool programs.
Matthew Hillier’s wildlife paintings seek to offer the viewer a fresh vantage point, expressing more than the physical characteristics of a species and revealing a passion for his subject matter. A former illustrator for a variety of wildlife publications, Hillier has traveled widely since his boyhood on the south coast of England. Since moving to… Read more »
An amazing variety of art and photography from scratchboard to watercolors, cartoon art to stop-action photographs, will appeal to environmentalists of all ages. Works by Green Earth Book Award and honor book recipients depict topics as diverse as exploring every child’s backyard, the reforestation of Kenya, protecting the tree kangaroos of Papua New Guinea, and… Read more »
Many of our volunteers at the Ward Museum are accomplished artists themselves. The Welcome Gallery features a collection of works made using a variety of media and techniques by our dedicated volunteers.
The Ward Museum is proud to present Artistic Expressions of Nature, featuring Gallery of Artists, a collaborative group of award-winning wildlife artists diverse in medium and unique in style, join together in an intimate and engaging atmosphere in the LaMay Gallery. Works include oil, water and acrylic paintings, photographs, etchings, pyrography, sculptures, and pencil, utilizing varied… Read more »
Showcasing two centuries of photography equipment from early 1800’s innovations to digital imaging, the exhibit will illustrate the progression and refinement of photographic equipment to capture nature’s beauty. This display will be on exhibit in the Welcome Gallery alongside the winning photographs from the 2013 Art In Nature Photography Competition.
Associated with Halloween due to the solitary, nocturnal habits of most species and their eerie, hooting calls, owls have a fascinating natural history and physical characteristics as well as a rich cultural presence in symbolism, mythology, and literature. Specialized sight and hearing functions, nearly perfect camouflage, and the ability to fly almost silently make them… Read more »
One of the most common and widespread domestic animals, chickens have been providing meat and eggs for humans for at least five thousand years. From the backyard to the table, chickens have played an important role in the culture of the Eastern Shore for generations. Something to Crow About displayed the history of this staple… Read more »
In 1987, the Ward World Championship Carving Competition introduced an interpretive category into the lineup of divisions, allowing for carvings that emphasize form, content, and movement over realism. This exhibit featured interpretive paintings, carvings, and other sculptures created to provoke thought and wonder.