Art & Photography
Whether your preferred medium is paint, graphite, or photographs, we'll help you enjoy the beauty of nature in a whole new light. Let nature be your muse by finding inspiration at one of our sanctuaries or join a program to deepen your skills.
Museum of American Bird Art
The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum and home to Mass Audubon's extensive art collection.
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Museum of American Bird Art, CantonThe Nature of Art: Deepening Conservation Connections
For more than 100 years, Mass Audubon has proudly maintained a prestigious collection of nature- and bird- inspired art. Now we are looking forward to new and innovative ways to bring our collection and programs to even wider audiences.
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Sanderlings © Leah DesrochersHow to Become a Better Bird Photographer
Learn the ins and outs of taking stellar bird photos.
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2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric DubreuilPrevious Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions from previous years of Mass Audubon's statewide Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest.
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Beach in Falmouth © Evan GuarinoHow to Take a Winning Photo
Looking to improve your photography skills? Here are just a few tricks of the trade.
Find a Place to Explore Art
Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state offer plentiful opportunities to both make and view art.
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Current Art Exhibits
In the Gallery: Plen Air Works by Hannah Brookman
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Wild Side of the Suburbs: The Art of Paula Pitman Brown on Exhibit at Broadmoor
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Focusing on Wildlife: The Photography of Cheryl Rose in the Gallery at Broadmoor
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Ode to the Birdhouse: The Art of Pamela Tarbell on Exhibit at Habitat
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Natural Wonder on Exhibit at Pleasant Valley
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Mass Audubon Art Collection on Display in Maine
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See MoreWoodward Discovery Days: Art and Nature for Families
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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro
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Saturday, February 22
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Winter Crafts
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Sunday, February 23
10:30am-12:00pm
Families - children 0 - 17
Nature Game Night
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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Tuesday, February 25
7:00-9:00pm
Adults
Drawing Animals from Life: Owls
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Wednesday, February 26
6:30-8:00pm
Adults
Printmaking Open Studio at The Nest
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Thursday, February 27
6:00-8:00pm
Adults
Printmaking Open Studio at The Nest
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Friday, February 28
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Latest News
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MassArt Students Create Artwork Inspired by Museum of American Bird Art Collection
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3 Original Sketchbooks by Barry Van Dusen, 2015-2017. Gift of the Artist, 2024.
Museum of American Bird Art's New Acquisitions
Keep ReadingIn the Gallery: Plen Air Works by Hannah Brookman
Keep ReadingPhotography Guidelines & Requests
Be sure to follow our ethical photography guidelines and to submit a request if you'd like to use one of our wildlife sanctuaries for commercial photography.
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