Winged Artistry: The Fine Art of Taxidermy

Mike Orthober's 2008 winged artistry entry

"Winged Artistry" is held at the Stanton W. Mead and Visitor Center, located at the George W. Mead Wildlife Area in Central Wisconsin. Organized by the Mead Wildlife Area staff and supported by the Friends of the Mead/McMillan Association, Inc., the exhibition seeks to present the best artistic presentations of birds in taxidermy and will offer visitors an opportunity to view bird species in their natural plumage and re-created natural habitat. The exhibition complements the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum's annual "Birds in Art" exhibition held each fall.

Artworks will be selected by taking into consideration artistic presentation, artisanship, anatomy, and life-like appearance of the bird(s) and portrayal of natural habitats.