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.
Featured Stories
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Faust Cameron PrairieThe Art of Birds: Fall Online Lecture Series
Learn from our distinguished group of lecturers about the wonder of birds as inspiration for diverse artistic traditions, cultural storytelling, and effective social change.
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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 GuarinoPhoto Contest: How 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
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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Exhibition of Brewster's Woods at Concord Museum
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A (Mushroom) Walk in the Woods at Habitat
Keep ReadingArt & Photography Programs
See MoreNature Inspired Thanksgiving Print Workshop
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Saturday, November 23
Sessions from 9:30am-12:00pm
Families - children 5 & up
Nature Notepad - Nature Journaling
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, November 23
10:30am-12:00pm
Adults
Printmaking Open Studio at The Nest
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Saturday, November 23
12:30-2:30pm
Adults
Weekends at Trailside: Camouflage Creatures Hiding in Plain Sight
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Sunday, December 1
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 5 - 10 years
Looking Closely: The Art and Ecology of Trees in Winter
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Monday, December 2
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Nature Inspired Ceramic Ornaments
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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2 classes starting
Tuesday, December 3
6:30-8:30pm
Adults
Latest News
See MoreFocusing on Wildlife: The Photography of Cheryl Rose in the Gallery at Broadmoor
Keep ReadingOde to the Birdhouse: The Art of Pamela Tarbell on Exhibit at Habitat
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Unlocking the Past: Preserving the Stories Behind William Brewster’s Glass Plates
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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