What’s On

Jan
16
Tue
Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Nature in Art
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – Mar 18 @ 5:00 pm

All the latest winners in the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competition organised by The Natural History Museum. Chosen from almost 50,000 entries from 92 countries, these amazing images reflect nature’s beauty, diversity and fragility.

Clown anemonefish and anemones enjoy a symbiotic relationship. The parasitic isopods like to hang out in the mouths of anemonefish. Perhaps because of the isopods, Clown anemonefish often open their mouths. These three particular fish were very curious. As I approached, they danced about the camera lens, and there are parasitic isopod in their mouth. It took me six dives, patience and luck to capture the exact moment when all three fish opened their mouths to reveal their guests. Finally, on the last day, on the last dive, I succeeded. Technical specification Canon 5D Mark III, EF100mmMacro, 1/200 sec at F25, ISO320, Sea & Sea Housing, Sea & Sea YS-250 PRO strobes.
Clown anemonefish and anemones enjoy a symbiotic relationship. The parasitic isopods like to hang out in the mouths of anemonefish. Perhaps because of the isopods, Clown anemonefish often open their mouths.
These three particular fish were very curious. As I approached, they danced about the camera lens, and there are parasitic isopod in their mouth. It took me six dives, patience and luck to capture the exact moment when all three fish opened their mouths to reveal their guests. Finally, on the last day, on the last dive, I succeeded.
Technical specification
Canon 5D Mark III, EF100mmMacro, 1/200 sec at F25, ISO320, Sea & Sea Housing, Sea & Sea YS-250 PRO strobes.

 

Feb
27
Tue
Glos. Society for Botanical Illustration @ Nature in Art Education Centre
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm

GSBI specialises in botanical illustration as distinct from flower painting and includes a number of RHS medal winners. This exhibition will display fine examples of works in pencil, ink and watercolour.

By Cher Nicholson

Mar
20
Tue
The Harris Dynasty @ Nature in Art
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm

The first ever ‘Harris Dynasty’ exhibition, showcasing 50 years of unique studio glass designs by the late Michael Harris and his two sons, Timothy and Jonathan, both independent glassmakers, world-renowned for their own unique and individual styles.

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By Jonathan Harris

Mar
27
Tue
Ice Bound @ Nature in Art
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

Darren Rees received the Artist in Residency honour from the Friends of The Scott Polar Research Institute, travelling to the Antarctic Peninsula. This display presents some of his sketches and paintings executed in situ, plus some studio pieces completed on his return.

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Image: King Colony by Darren Rees

Mar
30
Fri
Glos. Society of Artists
Mar 30 – Apr 13 all-day

Gloucestershire Society of Artists exhibition. A diverse display by members of this active regional art society. Some items for sale.

Apr
24
Tue
Postcard Portraits @ Nature in Art
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm
Image: Chris Noble

ALL POSTCARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE MUSEUM RECEPTION

To mark our 30th anniversary, hundreds of artists who have worked with us have each created a special work of art. Purchase a ticket to become the proud possessor of one of these marvelous miniatures!

May
22
Tue
David Shepherd @ Nature in Art
May 22 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm

A unique selection of original paintings by David Shepherd CBE, who died in 2017. He was one of the UK’s best known and best loved wildlife artists and a conservation icon. His powerful legacy lives on through his instantly recognisable paintings and the work of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.

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Image: ©David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

May
26
Sat
The Wildlife Art Society International @ Nature in Art
May 26 @ 10:00 am – Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm

The Wildlife Art Society International’s annual exhibition of wildlife art. Around 300 paintings, drawings, original prints, photographs and sculptures by professional and part-time members of this active organisation will be on display, the majority for sale. Members will be demonstrating throughout the exhibition.

 

Jun
12
Tue
30 Years of Collecting @ Nature in Art
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm

Since Nature in Art opened its doors to the public in 1988, our unique collection has grown and diversified. This display highlights some of the many wonderful paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and other items that have been aquired in our first 30 years, an inspiring platform for the three decades to come.

Nature in Art Trust; (c) Nature in Art; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation
Image: Animals Entering Noah’s Ark – Jan van Kessel the Younger

Click HERE to see more images of works from our collection.

 

Jul
10
Tue
Gary Hodges: Love and Protection @ Nature in Art
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – Jul 22 @ 5:00 pm

A very special exhibition of 42 uniquely embellished prints by the UK’s best known pencil artist, Gary Hodges. All will be auctioned at a special event on 21st July by BBC TV’s James Lewis. All the proceeds to be shared by 5 strategic animal charities and Nature in Art.