Art Exhibition: March 15-April 19, 2025
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: March 15 – 3:00 PM.
In collaboration with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation (AGFF), Historic Cane Hill, Inc. will host an exhibition for the Arkansas State Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition at the Historic Cane Hill Gallery beginning March 15 and running until April 19. The artwork from this national competition will portray the northern bobwhite quail and eastern wild turkey, two species important to the natural heritage of the Ozarks region. The exhibition will feature selections from the juried competition, including winning entries for each category, which will appear on the 2025 Quail and Turkey stamps issued by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Prizes for each will be awarded as follows: Grand Prize- $2,500, Second Place- $500, and Third Place- $250. Also on display will be turkey calls made by nationally recognized call makers Don and Sarah Clark.
The reception and gallery are free and open to the public.
“We’re thrilled with the response and participation in this national competition. This year, we had submissions from 87 artists from 28 states, including 24 cities in Arkansas.” said Vanessa McKuin, Historic Cane Hill Executive Director. “We are grateful to be part of this program and to have such strong partners in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. This partnership and program is one of the ways in which Historic Cane Hill fulfills our mission to be a place where people can connect with the arts, Ozark history and culture, and nature.”
A selection of “Wild Bird Bonanza” events have been planned to highlight the exhibition focus:
Photo by Russell A. Cothren
Encore Habitat Restoration Tour: March 15 – 1:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Experience our Quail Habitat Restoration Tour of privately held land in Cane Hill designed to teach landowners and the general public about habitat restoration and management work to benefit quail, turkey, deer, grassland songbirds, and pollinating insects. Guests will be led on a guided tour by land management experts, including Arkansas Game and Fish wildlife biologists. Due to space, there is a limited number of guests. The tour is free, and registration is required. Click here to register.
Photo by Russell A. Cothren
Quail Dinner: March 29 – 5:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us March 29 for our four-course Quail Dinner. This intimate outdoor dinner will be prepared by award-winning local chef Case Dighero. Weather permitting, guests will dine next to scenic Jordan Creek. Tickets go on sale March 1.
Photo by Russell A. Cothren
About the Chef:
Case Dighero is an influential component of the culinary community of Arkansas and the High South. He owns the project-based company Edible Culture, which focuses on culinary insights through the lenses of writing, chef work, and entertainment. He is also the food editor of Citiscapes Metro Monthly magazine.
About the Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamps
The AGFC uses proceeds from its quail and turkey stamp purchases to help fund the rehabilitation and preservation of wild quail and turkey habitats around the state of Arkansas. The AGFC also provides information to the public regarding each species, hunting game, and landowner assistance for habitat preservation. To access these resources and to purchase quail and turkey stamps, visit www.agfc.com.
Since their inception, these voluntary stamps have helped raise more than $2.2 million worth of habitat work for quail and turkeys through 54 projects, all on public land in Arkansas.
Images:
Top: The painting “Bobwhite Pair” by Dan Andrews of Denver, CO, won grand prize for the 2024 Quail Stamp
Bottom: The painting “Morning in the Ouachita Mountains” by Chris Goins of Sheridan, AR, won grand prize for the 2024 Turkey Stamp.
This year’s winners and other selected works will be on display in the Historic Cane Hill gallery March 15-April 19.
Thank you to our generous exhibition and program sponsors!
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Sponsors as of February 6.