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Art Gone Wild

Art Exhibition

October 21-November 21
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free for members or with Zoo admission

Dozens of extraordinary works-of-art created by the animals living at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be on display. The exhibition includes several pieces produced by trunks, paws, feet, hooves, scales, skin and, of course, brushes.  Don't miss this limited engagement!

Art Auction

November 21
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
$5/person; ages 6 & under free

Nearly 200 pieces of art created by the animals living at the Zoo will be auctioned off in support of the 2012 American Association of Zoo Keepers annual conference to be held at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.  If you've ever wanted to purchase a piece of animal artwork, now's your chance!  Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

Presented by the American Association of Zoo Keepers

Online Art Auction

Art Gone Wild has received national attention and interest from people around the country.  As a result, six pieces will be offered via online auction.

Each painting is one-of-a-kind and was produced by the animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.  Winners will receive a certificate of authenticity and a photo of the artist to accompany the painting.

The auction is being managed by 32auctions.com.  Please click here to bid on the pieces below using username and password AGW2009.  You will be required to create an account with 32auctions.com in order to place a bid.  If you have questions, please call (315) 435-8511 x110.

Sunshine Blues painted by Sampson the Fennec Fox
11" x 14" tempera on raised canvas

The pale yellow canvas is beautifully accented by the tiny blue footprints of our male fennec fox, Sampson.

Sunshine Blues	Detail of Sunshine Blues	Fennec Fox

Cinnamon Snowflake painted by the Bleeding Heart Pigeons
8" x 8" tempera on raised canvas

Pink and silver footprints create the illusion of a shimmering snowflake resting on a deep crimson backdrop.

Cinnamon Snowflake	Detail of Cinnamon Snowflake	Bleeding Heart Pigeon

Archipelago painted by Kenny, Sandy, Kalifi & Luanda the Kenyan Sand Boas
11.8" x 39.4" tempera on raised canvas

This is the only piece in the Art Gone Wild collection painted by all four Kenyan Sand Boas. The cluster of snake imprints atop the bright blue background resemble islands in the Aegean Sea, hence the name, Archipelago.

Archipelago	Detail of Archipelago	Kenyan Sand Boa

Midnight Mardi Gras painted by Luna the River Otter
18" x 24" tempera on raised canvas

Glistening shades of green and purple lay atop a black canvas, capturing the playful nature of river otters and the magic associated with Mardi Gras.

Midnight Mardi Gras	Detail of Midnight Mardi Gras	River Otter

If You're Lucky painted by Romani the Asian Elephant
8" x 10" tempera on raised canvas

This charming piece was inspired by the zoo's surrounding neighborhood, Tipperary Hill. Two black trunk prints play off the emerald and turquoise backdrop of this enchanting piece.

If You're Lucky	Detail of If You're Lucky	Asian Elephant

Kaleidoscope painted by Indy the Asian Elephant
30" x 40" tempera on raised canvas

Bursts of color radiate from the canvas in this first-of-its-kind piece painted by Indy, our male elephant. Non-toxic tempera paints were blown from Indy's trunk onto the canvas, creating a delightful kaleidoscope of color.

Kaleidoscope	Detail of Kaleidoscope	Asian Elephant

 

Minimum bids have been established for each piece. The auction will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20. Paintings will be sold to the highest bidder; minimum bids must be met.

Paintings will be available for pick-up on Sunday, November 22. If the winning bid is made by someone from out of town, paintings will be mailed.  Bidder is responsible for shipping and handling charges.

All proceeds benefit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), a registered 501 (c)(3) organization.  Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo AAZK Chapter was established in 1986 and is comprised of animal staff, friends of the zoo and docents.  AAZK is the proud host of the 2012 national AAZK conference.