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From Frame to Field Continues

Posted on Dec 8, 2015

From Frame to Field Continues

While things turn brown and become a little quieter outdoors be sure to spend a bit of time indoors with us. Come visit the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History in Jamestown, New York to see the artwork of Michael DiGiorgio in our new exhibition, From Field to Frame, featuring original bird paintings by the artist. On the advice of his friend and mentor, the late Don Eckelberry, DiGiorgio has been painting and sketching birds from life since early in his career. He has traveled to the British Isles, West Indies and South America to sketch and paint tropical bird and plant life....

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Nature-ing Weekend

Posted on Nov 27, 2015

Nature-ing Weekend

Why get stuck in a line at the mall shopping when you can go nature-ing? After taking a stroll around our trails at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History in Jamestown, New York we invite you indoors to take in From Field to Frame by Michael DiGiorgio. See more information on this tremendous exhibition here.

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See From Field to Frame

Posted on Nov 24, 2015

See From Field to Frame

Have some time off around the holidays? Looking to get out while staying warm indoors? Come visit the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History in Jamestown, New York to see the artwork of Michael DiGiorgio in our new exhibition, From Field to Frame, featuring original bird paintings by the artist. This beautiful piece, The Fog is Rising, depicts the Atlantic Puffin, a species that was sadly recently moved to “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) “Red List” of Threatened Species. See more about From Field to...

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From Field to Frame Reception Tomorrow

Posted on Nov 5, 2015

From Field to Frame Reception Tomorrow

RTPI is pleased to welcome the artwork of Michael DiGiorgio in a new exhibition beginning November 6, 2015. From Field to Frame will feature original bird paintings by the artist. DiGiorgio has a connection to RTPI, not only because he knew Roger Tory Peterson, but also because of his contributions to the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America. Under the direction of Lisa White, Executive Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, he was responsible for the digital enhancements of the art as well as the layout of the plates digitally. There will be a free and public opening reception with...

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Participate in Nature at Your Fingertips

Posted on Nov 2, 2015

Participate in Nature at Your Fingertips

Are you getting excited for winter and the beautifully snowy landscape? We are still preparing our “Nature at Your Fingertips” winter trails tour along with other cell phone tours, and we hope in the coming weeks and months you will be participating in and enjoying them. More information will be coming soon.

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