Last Week to See Burkhardt, Crow Exhibitions

This bone hair pipe breastplate is one of the many Crow objects of adornment on view at the Art Museum.

This is the last week to see two great exhibitions at the UW Art Museum - Adornment: Native American Regalia, Selections from the Peter W. Doss Crow Indian Artifact Collection and moss doesn't grow on rolling stones...a vision of nature by Brian Burkhardt. Both exhibitions will be on view through Saturday, November 14.

Adornment was curated by guest curator Barbara Stone and features a variety of men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories, including pouches, belts, moccasins, jewelry and headdresses. The intricate beading and craftsmanship of Plains Indian artisans can be seen.

moss doesn't grow on rolling stones... features the work of Miami artist Brian Burkhardt, who began his career as an organic farmer before turning to art. His work explores ecology, hybridization, Darwinian trickery and mutation. A 10 foot by 10 foot geodesic dome is the centerpiece of this exhibition, and served as Burkhardt's studio. The exhibition also features the work Take Heed, which the artist created specifically for this exhibition.

Both of these exhibitions feature a free cell phone audio tour with additional information about the works on view.

For more information, call the Art Museum at 307.766.6622 or visit our webpage. Admission is free.

UPDATED - Cell Phone Audio Tour for Brian Burkhardt Exhibition Now Available

The cell phone audio tour for the exhibition moss doesn't grow on rolling stones....a vision of nature by Brian Burkhardt is now available! This FREE program offers additional information about the exhibition and explores the themes and ideas present in Burkhardt's work.

The information can be accessed through a simple phone call just by dialing a local (307 area code) number. If you're in the museum, handouts are available at the front desk. If you're interested in the information but can't make it to the museum, you can still call in. There's even a feedback feature that allows you to record a voicemail telling us what you think of the audio tour, the exhibition, or general comments about your museum visit. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome!

Instructions for how to use the audio tour are below:

Dial 307-200-0040 from your cell phone.

Press the corresponding number, followed by the pound key (#).

1- Audio Tour Instructions

2- General Museum Information

82- Introduction to moss doesn’t grow on rolling stones. . .

83- Dome

84- Flora series

85- Jellyfish series

86- Rocking Chair

87- Shopping Cart

88- Take - Heed

Press 0, followed by the pound key, to leave us your comments and suggestions.

UPDATED!

A .pdf version is available for you to print out and bring with you to the museum, or call in from home!

Funding for this program is provided by the Wyoming Arts Council through the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.

Upcoming Events with Artist Brian Burkhardt

Brian Burkhardt, Shopping Cart, abandoned shopping cart, polyurethane foam, spray foam, spray paint, acrylic paint, polymer clay, wire, polyester threads, plastic micro beads, patina, cotton, fibers, gelatin capsules, aluminum foil, wood glue, and gorilla glue, 48 x 36 x 75 inches
Photo courtesy of Gallery Diet

Join Miami-based artist Brian Burkhardt and UW Science faculty on Thursday, September 3, beginning at 6:30 pm, for an Art Talk, followed by response and discussion on the topic, Scientists View Nature Through the Lens of Art: The Seen and Unseen.

Burkhardt is currently installing his exhibition moss doesn’t grow on rolling stones…a vision of nature by Brian Burkhardt, in the UW Art Museum. Burkhardt’s work explores the symbiotic relationship of humans, ecosystems, the flora and fauna of the living world, the impact of technology and the adaptation of species in contemporary environments.

The faculty response and discussion is sponsored in part by the UW Program in Ecology. Participating science faculty are, Jeff Lockwood, Stephen Jackson, Naomi Ward, Pete Stahl and Carlos Martinez del Rio. Students and community are encouraged to attend.

Public programs scheduled in conjunction with the exhibition include:
Thursday, September 3 10:30 am Gallery Walk Through
Thursday, September 3 6:30 pm Art Talk
Thursday, September 3 7:30 pm Response and discussion with UW Science Faculty

For more information call 307.766.6622. All programs are free and open to the public.