Wildling Museum shares story of conservation in new exhibition highlighting the Sedgwick Reserve, public invited to April 16th reception with the artists
Exhibition: Sedgwick Reserve: A Conservation Story
On view: Through October 16, 2023
Reception with the Artists: Sunday, April 16th, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Wildling Museum Website: www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/sedgwick-reserve
SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce Sedgwick Reserve: A Conservation Story, on view from April 8 – October 16, 2023 in the Valley Oak Gallery. The public is invited to attend a reception with the artists on Sunday, April 16th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Wildling.
Unknown to many visitors, and even some local residents, Sedgwick Nature Reserve is an important gem nestled in the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains in the Santa Ynez Valley. One of seven reserves managed by the University of California Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System, Sedgwick is among the largest and most diverse reserves of its kind in the country. Comprised of just under 6,000 acres, or about 9 square miles, Sedgwick hosts several different kinds of habitats: oak savannah, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, gray pine forest, vernal pools, and two different watersheds. Managed by UCSB, Sedgwick has become a world-class research, conservation, and education facility.
“We love to highlight local conservation areas and Sedgwick Reserve is a major one,” says Stacey Otte- Demangate, Executive Director. “As part of the UC system, it’s unique for the amount of serious academic research it supports, particularly with native oaks.”
Through the eyes of 11 Central Coast artists, the exhibition will explore both the beauty of the reserve and the important work taking place on its grounds. Featured artists in the exhibition include Whitney Abbot, Chris Chapman, Dennis Curry, Camille Dellar, Bill Dewey, Bruce Everett, Russ Hunziker, John Iwerks, Manny Lopez, Mark Oliver, and Nina Warner.
For more information, go to: www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/sedgwick-reserve. Questions? Contact info@wildlingmuseum.org or call (805) 686-8315.
Grateful thanks to exhibition sponsors: The Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, Pete & Becky Adams, George & Denise Rose, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Margaret Weiss, and donors to the Patti Jacquemain Exhibition Fund.
About the Wildling Museum
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, where art and nature meet, offers visitors a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Through the eyes of artists, and education and field experiences, guests can renew their relationship with the wilderness and understand its fragile nature – hopefully leaving more committed toward ensuring those spaces remain for future generations. Visiting hours are weekdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, and to volunteer or join as a member to support this important local arts and nature institution, please visit www.wildlingmuseum.org
Dennis Curry, Sedgwick Reserve, 2013, Oil on canvas, Courtesy the Artist.