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 GuarinoHow 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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Snowy Owls Are Back in Massachusetts—Here’s What You Need to Know
Keep ReadingArt & Photography Programs
See MoreYa'at'eeh: 'Everything is Good' (Navajo Greeting)
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Online
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Wednesday, December 4
7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Nature-Inspired Winter Printmaking Workshop - Cards, Gift Tags, Prints, and More
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Friday, December 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Saturday, December 7
10:00-11:30am
Adults
Drawing Animals from Life
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Saturday, December 7
10:00-11:30am
Adults
Nature-Inspired Winter Printmaking Workshop - Cards, Gift Tags, Prints, and More
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Saturday, December 7
12:30-2:30pm
Adults
Lesley Art Installation Opening Day
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Sunday, December 8
4:00-6:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
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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