John James Audubon’s art and aesthetic legacy continue to amaze and inspire new generations. Plan to see the nationally traveling exhibition, John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist, at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History from June 6 through August 29, 2009. The exhibition traces Audubon’s life and development as an artist (1785-1851) and features 60 Double Elephant Folio-sized, hand colored engravings from his masterwork, The Birds of America. Also included in the exhibition are original oil paintings, personal letters, documents, photographs and personal artifacts from Audubon’s life.

 This nationally touring exhibition makes only one stop in Michigan; it will capture the attention of visitors interested in conservation, the environment, history and art. This exciting exhibition will also feature elegant wood carvings from the Andy Andrews Collection and decorative taxidermy mounts from the Museum’s collections.