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Past Exhibition

Society of Animal Artists: Art and the Animal

July 28, 2018 through October 23, 2018

  • Members receive FREE admission and exclusive discounts.

The James Museum’s inaugural exhibition was organized in collaboration with The Society of Animal Artists (SAA).

Highlights From the Exhibition

John Plishka, Coil

Matthew Hillier, Easy Pickings

Kristine Taylor, Resting Rabbit

Carrie Cook, Ramses

SAA is devoted to promoting excellence in the artistic portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet, and to the education of the public through art exhibitions, seminars, and demonstrations. This juried exhibition featured 125 sculptures and paintings by artists from around the world.

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