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| Natural Visions: Art from the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators |
June 25, 2008 - September 01, 2008
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
Natural Science Illustrators are artists in the service of science. They use scientifically informed observational, technical and aesthetic skills to portray a subject accurately, while at the same time, using their chosen medium to create a pleasing work of art and bring the species to life. Whether they use traditional media like pencil, pen and ink, or paints or newer digital tools, accuracy is essential. Communication of shapes, anatomy, details and concepts that cannot be conveyed with words, forms the essence of this type of art.
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| Vanishing Wildlife |
September 13, 2008 - November 16, 2008
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
Passion for the preservation of nature for future generations has inspired Rita Sklar’s art. "Vanishing Wildlife" depicts American, European, Latin American and African wildlife. Critics describe her paintings as a mix of abstraction and realism, giving the paintings a feeling of movement and immediacy, and praise them as capturing the subtle mood of the mystery of nature. |
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| California Indians Life & Culture |
September 13, 2008 - February 01, 2009
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
Because local Indians relied on the environment for all their needs, they developed a deep knowledge of plants and animals, the weather and the cycles of the seasons. They wasted very little and were careful to use the resources they had in a responsible way—practices that are sensible today.
This exhibit will showcase the museum’s collection representing the life and culture of early Californian Indians, focusing on tribes from northern California. A one-half sized model of a tule house, baskets and other cooking devices, bows & arrows, toys, games, cradle board, arrowheads and mounts of some of the animals that lived during that time will be incorporated into this exhibit, prepared in consultation with native American advisors. |
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| Mini Monday |
September 29, 2008
Member price: $8.00
Non-member price: $10.00
Many teacher-led activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Stories, arts & crafts, activities and animal encounters make this an exciting morning. Pre-registration is not required. Nut-free refreshments will be provided. |
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| Mini Monday |
October 27, 2008
Member price: $8.00
Non-member price: $10.00
Many teacher-led activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Stories, arts & crafts, activities and animal encounters make this an exciting morning. Pre-registration is not required. Nut-free refreshments will be provided. |
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| Museum Store Holiday Sale |
November 08, 2008 - November 10, 2008
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
The museum’s exhibit hall will be filled with exciting new animal-themed gifts that are perfect for holiday gift giving. Specializing in children’s games, toys and clothing, the sale also features jewelry, clothing, books and DVDs—all at 20% off for museum members and 10% off for the general public. The sale also includes hand crafted items made by members of the Lindsay Alliance.
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| Humminbirds to Hawks: Birds of the Bay Area |
November 19, 2008 - February 01, 2009
Member price: Free
Non-member price: Museum admission
Floy Zitten was a biology major, a scientific illustrator and is now teaches painting. Her scientific work trained both eye and hand. “I strive to express something of the character of each animal as well as to create a poetic mood. Each painting evolves as I work on it and becomes a unique experience which reflects my feeling toward the subject." |
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