UW Biodiversity Institute Seeking Art to Exhibit in New Gallery

Artwork is being sought for the gallery in the atrium/lobby area of the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center.

Those encouraged to submit are UW students and faculty, professionals, children and groups. To apply, go to https://wyomingbiodiversity.org/index.php/exhibition.

“At the Biodiversity Institute, we believe that art is a powerful tool for connecting people to the beauty, complexity and importance of the natural world,” says Abbey Morales, communications and marketing specialist for the Biodiversity Institute. “Throughout the year, we host rotating art exhibitions in the atrium of the UW Berry Center open to the public.”

Exhibitions can feature biodiversity-related media such as photography, films, paintings, sculptures, mixed media and even collaborative projects between scientists and artists. Past shows have celebrated topics as diverse as bison on the Wind River Reservation; the vibrant bird species of Panama; and the natural dye of soil used for dying yarn art. The Biodiversity Institute also has showcased photo-audio pairings of animal calls, kid-created nature artwork and UW student projects.

Exhibitions can include an opening night reception, inviting the public to enjoy an evening of art, conversation and light refreshments while exploring how art can deepen an appreciation for biodiversity. Exhibitions are typically displayed for six to eight weeks before rotating with new artists.

The Biodiversity Institute offers professional signage for artist statements and access to a TV for displaying films, slideshows or audio to complement the artwork.

The gallery’s next art exhibition, titled “Adventures on the Kinabatangan: UW Field Course 2025," will go on display this month. It features work from UW students who went on a field course to Borneo in southeast Asia.

For more information, email the Biodiversity Institute at biodiversity@uwyo.edu.