Re-curated every year

Ron Russon, Grizzley #12

The World of the Wild, sponsored by Utah's Hogle Zoo, is the annual art show featuring artworks of animals and the wild. The goal of this exhibition is to bring together the works of serious artists who are interested in displaying their view of wild animals, plants and places with which we share our world.

The art of depicting animals is an ancient one. Prehistoric men depicted animals on cave walls in an attempt to gain power over their hunt. These paintings can still be seen in Lascaux, France; Altamira, Spain; Africa and Australia. Fremont and Anasazi Indians of Utah also drew animal images as a form of spiritual empowerment. The ancient Egyptians drew and modeled animals with great care based upon the observation of nature. Today, art classes are often seen at the Zoo painting and drawing from life.

Wildlife artists such as James Audubon have been instrumental in raising public awareness of endangered species. We hope by focusing more attention on the wilder side of nature that the public will gain a greater awareness and appreciation for wildlife.

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2008-09 Traveling Schedule
subject to change, check back for updates

July 31 - August 28, 2008
Pioneer Police Precinct - Salt Lake City

August 28 - September 29, 2008
Logan City - Logan

September 30 - October 28, 2008
Fillmore Elementary School - Fillmore

October 30 - December 26, 2008
Washington Elementary School

January 6 - February 3, 2009
Three Peaks Elementary - Cedar City

March 4 - April 2, 2009
Moab Museum - Moab