Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SOLVANG, CA, August 12, 2025) The California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) is thrilled to announce a very ...

Interpretive Services Manager Shelley Tender noted that artist Henry Edinger has been participating since the beginning. He paints birds and other woodland creatures in oil, acrylics and watercolor on ...

In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators. When Joshua Rios put out a call for art for the “Natures Narrative” ...

Immersing oneself in the outdoors can benefit anyone; nature often provides calming release, mental and physical benefits, and a way to soothe the modern day-to-day struggles of a busy life. For ...

Giuseppe Penone’s principal materials are trees, wood, leaves, plants and rocks. A new solo show in London brings together works from his long career. Giuseppe Penone, whose exhibition “Thoughts in ...

The beauty to be found in the region’s landscape is well known by the Southern California Plein Air Painters Assn., which has organized countless plein air paint-outs throughout Orange County, ...

“Painted Jewel” by Stephen Koury, 2000. My opinion (and this is probably one of my correct opinions) is that some of the best artists in the world are wildlife artists. And among wildlife artists, ...

It's Earth Day — and Mother Nature is back with a new mixtape. Last year, the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live launched Sounds Right, an initiative where artists release songs with nature ...

Laguna Art Museum has announced the return of its 12th Annual Art + Nature, a vibrant celebration that explores the relationship between art and the natural world. Starting the week of November 1, ...

TULSA, Okla. — Applications are open for a unique opportunity to create, connect and be inspired by the Oxley Nature Center. Tulsa Parks is accepting applications for the 2026 Artist Residency at ...