“January Thaw – Adirondacks” by Neil Rizos
Give the gift of original art this holiday season! The pieces included in RTPI’s current exhibition, “Neil Rizos: The Art of Exploration” are available for purchase, and would make wonderful gifts for art or nature enthusiasts! Shown here: “January Thaw – Adirondacks”; oil on canvas 9″ x 12″ $1150. Preview Rizos’ work and view prices here: http://www.rizosart.com/peterson-institute.html
Read MoreChickadee and Milkweed
The pieces included in RTPI’s current exhibition, “Neil Rizos:The Art of Exploration” – including this drypoint print of a Black-capped Chickadee – are available for purchase, and would make wonderful gifts for bird, art, or nature enthusiasts! Of this piece, Rizos wrote: “I’ve stayed away from this bird as a subject because it is so cute that almost any image would be appealing no matter the quality or lack of quality of the design. But then I saw this bird on a dried milkweed and the similarity of shapes, sizes and values between the bird and the plant gave me the...
Read MoreBaby, it’s Warm Inside!
Come on down to RTPI to enjoy our warm and festive holiday décor as you browse the selection of unique nature-oriented gifts in our museum store and peruse our current exhibition, “Neil Rizos: the Art of Exploration”. RTPI is open 10am-4pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5pm on Sundays. We will close 12/24-12/26 and 12/31-01/02 to enjoy the holidays with our families.
Read MoreUpdate on RTPI’s Winter Phone Cell Tour
For some, snow is simply a burden. But for myself (and I’m sure there are others!), snow brings a positive change in attitude. Hearing Christmas music for a month straight doesn’t necessarily put me in a celebratory mood, but a blanket of snow illuminated by colorful lights and accompanied by a quiet stillness that seems to intensify as every flake descends really gets me into the holiday spirit. Along these lines, snow also gets me excited for outdoor recreation opportunities and for being able to enjoy the landscape with a completely different view. It also draws countless...
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday, Nov. 25th 2017
Stop in to RTPI to do some of your Holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday(Nov 25th)! We have a unique selection of gift ideas including many new items in our Museum Store, and everything will be 20% off during this special event! You can also take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy our current exhibitions featuring works by Neil Rizos and of course Roger Tory Peterson! RTPI will be open from 10am-4pm for Small Business Saturday! Details and updates can be found on the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/211278759414201/permalink/211348149407262/ .
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