In the Gallery: America’s Best Idea
March 12, 2025- May 2, 2025
The writer and historian Wallace Stegner called national parks “The best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” At a time when these public spaces are being threatened, and protests are erupting across the country, this iconic quote takes on new importance and meaning.
In response, this exhibition presents a selection of etchings that are depictions of nature and wilderness. Included are works by Hernan Bas, Isca Greenfield-Sanders, Lonnie Holley, Chris Johanson, Caroline Kent, Kerry James Marshall and Shaun O’Dell.