COMING TO THE PORTMAN GALLERY
“Animals and Us” Immersive Art Exhibition
Ella Cart, Bettina Dickson Rusher, and Ken Wallin
April 29 - June 6, 2025
The exhibition will feature a captivating mix of artistic mediums alongside live animal ambassadors, chaperoned by the Jekyll Island Conservation Authority. Through this innovative blend of art and nature, the exhibition creates a dynamic environment designed to both engage and inform visitors of all ages.
Special Events:
Ken Wallin’s Painting Demonstration: Don’t miss a special live painting demonstration on April 30 at 6:30 PM. Ken Wallin will explore how art can serve as a powerful medium to highlight the bond between nature and the human spirit.
Coastal WildScapes Presentation: On Saturday, May 3, at 10 am, attend an engaging lecture and demonstration focused on the critical importance of our coastal habitats. Amy Schuler, Education Outreach Coordinator at Coastal WildScapes will teach practical tips on attracting pollinators to your garden while supporting ecological balance! Arts projects for the kids are included, and you are invited to take home native seeds to start your own pollinator garden.
Jekyll Island Conservation Presentation, “Beasts of Prey”: Saturday, May 17, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Interpretive Naturalist Ayron Moleen will bring to GVA some of the most interesting and misunderstood wildlife on the Georgia coast: our predators. Learn about the power and misconceptions surrounding reptiles of the Golden Isles, what to do if you run into one, and details about the extensive research Jekyll Island Authority has done with these unique endemic animals.