Art and the establishment of Yellowstone National Park have been indelibly intertwined since the beginning, when artists like Thomas Moran spread visions of its majesty around the country, igniting a movement and government action to protect what would later be declared one of the Seven Natural Wonders of North America. In honor of Yellowstone’s 150th anniversary, Turner Fine Art presents an exhibit that reflects on the grandeur and quiet beauty of the park and serves as a gentle reminder of how vital it is to continue to protect this national treasure. 
Kathryn Mapes Turner, Mammoth Falls, oil on panel, 9 x 12"
And what better place to host a show called Where the West Begins: Yellowstone 150th Anniversary Invitational than Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the park is literally in the backyard.
The exhibit at Turner Fine Art runs for a month beginning August 1, peak season for Yellowstone visitation, and will feature six artists including Suzie Baker, Ray Brown, Jennifer Hoffman, Shanna Kunz, Brad Teare and gallery owner Kathryn Mapes Turner. All of the artists—some of whom live in the region, while others hail from different parts of the country—were selected for their exceptional work and deep creative connection to the park. 
Brad Teare, Yellowstone Majesty, oil on canvas, 30 x 30"
The sublime beauty of Yellowstone will be depicted through a number of mediums including charcoal on rag, pastel, and several styles of oil painting such as oil on rag, a thick application of paint primarily via a palette knife, as well as more traditional methods. 
Suzie Baker, All that Glitters is Not Gold, oil on linen, 11 x 14"
Suzie Baker, Glory of Yellowstone, oil on panel, 30 x 30"
“Yellowstone National Park is beloved throughout the world, so this 150th anniversary is a milestone that we can all celebrate!,” says gallery communications director Helen Dodderidge. "Our gallery, located on the border of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, is especially excited to host this exquisite collection of artwork created by some of the country’s top artists—all of whom have a special relationship with the park. Their expressions of why this place is so unique taps into the same universal language of nature herself and are not meant to be missed!” —
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