Free preview open to the public Friday evening and Saturday
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Award-winning oil and watercolor artist, Don Nutt, will debut the first rotating show at the Nature’s Window Museum’s 2024 art-gallery program. The Coulee City painter celebrates the subtle natural beauty of the diverse landscapes of eastern Washington in an intense and dramatic stye.
“I am inspired by the majestic grandeur of the Grand Coulee in which I live, as well as the forests and streams of the Cascade Mountains plus the wildlife that occupy this magnificent wilderness,” Nutt said. “I feel extremely fortunate to reside in an area with such diversity that lies within a few hours’ drive.”
Much of Nutt’s work is also influenced by the colorful history of the Pacific Northwest, its topography, and indigenous people. Many of his murals and paintings are exhibited in galleries and historical museums throughout the West.
“We are pleased to unveil a vivid selection of Don Nutt’s paintings in the Nature’s Window art gallery with other sculptures and pieces that are part of the museum’s permanent collection,” said Shannon Kollmeyer. “The Nutt preview is open without charge to the public on Friday, May 31 from 4 – 7 P.M. and Saturday, June 1, from 11 – 5 P.M.
Acclaimed Pacific Northwest artist, Don Nutt will present his oil and watercolor paintings at Nature’s Window Museum
The Chelan-based residents, Shannon and Cris Kollmeyer established Nature’s Window Museum of Wildlife, Natural History & Art Gallery, for a number of reasons. The mission of Nature’s Window is to serve as an education center for wildlife conservation and to increase knowledge and appreciation for the diverse wildlife of the world. In addition, the museum acts to inform the public about the role art and wildlife management play in conserving these valuable resources.
“All of us at the museum engage our guests in the wonder of wildlife. It is the merger of science, technology, and art that tell the true, complete story,” Kollmeyer remarked.
“What’s more,” said Kollmeyer, “our artistic dioramas are accurate reflections of actual animal habitats and are vital teaching tools of their conservation. Viewers can learn about the wildlife management process that the artists and ethical hunters play in preserving wild places and wild animals for future generations.”
The museum also features an extensive Fire Ecology exhibit with a wide range of professional photos and explanations documenting the historic fire disturbances common in the Pacific Northwest. This exhibit was designed and installed by John Marshall from Wenatchee, WA.
About Nature’s Window:
Lake Chelan Museum of Wildlife, Natural History & Art Gallery is located at 21285 Highway 97A, Chelan, WA 98816, north of the Knapp’s Hill Tunnel, approximately 10 minutes south of Chelan and 45 minutes north from Wenatchee. Nature’s Window is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, 11 A.M. – 5 P.M. from April to October.
