RTPI’s Holiday Open House
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History’s Holiday Open House – Saturday, December 5, 2015 10AM – 4PM Enjoy the work of bird artist Michael DiGiorgio, a contributor to the most recent edition of the Peterson Field Guide to the Birds, in our From Field to Frame exhibition, as well as: *Free Admission *Refreshments *Roger Tory Peterson artwork and memorabilia *Part of Swedish Christmas Market Day in Jamestown – “Julmarknad” organized by the Scandinavian Studies Program at SUNY-JCC Please be sure to find the time to visit us on Saturday at RTPI for a memorable family holiday...
Read MoreNature-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.
Read MoreSee 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...
Read MoreFrom 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...
Read MoreChanging Building
This summer our building underwent a lot of changes in order to accommodate the fabulous Art and the Animal exhibit. New panels for the library, fixed up pedestals, lots of spackle and a coating of fresh paint on all the walls made the building look fresh and ready for all the beautiful paintings and sculptures. Since the close of the exhibit, the pieces selected for the tour have since been shipped to the next venue and the building is being prepared once again for a new exhibit. Michael DiGiorgio’s wonderful works will soon adorn our walls as well as some very special Peterson...
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