The wildlife exhibition “Conservation through a Lens” traveled to the Peggy McConnell Arts Center in Worthington, Ohio to connect the city of Worthington to the world of wildlife conservation. The exhibit featured participatory exhibits including one where visitors can draw their favorite animal and display it among the exhibit for others to learn about. This allows visitors to contribute to the exhibit and feel proud about the work they have completed inspired by the images along the walls.
The McConnell Arts Center | July 12th - September 2nd, 2021
The Endangered Wolf Center holding a presentation for the gallery.
The Endangered Wolf Center of Eureka, Missouri held a presentation about the work that they do to recover red wolves. This presentation relates to the film “Resilience: Story of the American Red Wolf” that Running Wild Media produced to highlight the recovery effort and misconceptions of the species. The exhibition also featured an exhibit titled, “The Forgotten Wolf?” which highlights the story of a captive-born red wolf and his journey to the wild.
Supporting Conservation around the world
The wildlife exhibition raised over $2,000 dollars for conservation organizations in the United States, Indonesia, and Costa Rica through the sale of prints, textiles handmade in Borneo, stuffed animals, and calls for donations. The exhibition was able to raise awareness of conservation challenges abroad and in people’s backyards as well as fund continued conservation efforts to support species highlighted at the gallery.
Learn more about this exhibition by visiting the MAC’s website.