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Dec. 14 - Feb. |
 We are excited
to announce that the 'Our Shared Planet' exhibit will kick off
the season with a display at the Washburn Cultural Center in
Washburn, Wisconsin from December 14, 2012 through the end
of February 2013. We are especially excited to be working
close to home with our surrounding communities. During this
time, we will also be giving a number of our special
presentations and programs designed to reconnect children
and adults alike, with the importance of the natural world
around us. Please check back to find out additional
information on our scheduled programs and events. Hope to
see you there!
January, 8TH 6:00 - 8:00PM with slide show at 7:00
Opening reception and slide show presentation of the
newly revised
A Journey Through Nature To Creativity.
If you enjoy beautiful photographs of wildlife and stunning
landscapes, combined with a transformative story, you are
sure to be captivated by Jim Ramsdell's slide show
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2011 |
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May 15 – Oct. 16 |
 International Wolf Center
Ely, Minnesota
Dates: We are very pleased to announce that
the 'Our Shared Planet' exhibit is on display at the
International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota. This is a
beautiful, newly renovated facility on the edge of the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness. The Wolf Center’s
mission of Teaching the World About Wolves is a perfect
match with 'Our Shared Planet's' mission to Raise Awareness of
the Importance of the Natural World Around Us. As a top
predator, the wolf holds a very important role in
maintaining balanced and healthy ecosystems. The wolf also
holds a special place in our spirits and hearts. Stop by and
see the OSP exhibit and check out the center’s excellent
programming, beautiful interpretive center, and meet their
resident wolves. It’s a real treat! To learn more, take a
virtual tour of the Wolf Center or see the wolves on the
live Wolf Watch Cams. Visit:www.wolf.org
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2010 |
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May 14 -
October
Extended
though Winter 2011 |
Northern
Great Lakes Visitor Center
 Ashland,
Wisconsin
Be sure to check out the 'Our Shared Planet'
exhibit while it is on display at this beautiful location
while you are enjoying the north-land and the 'Big Lake'.
We will be running a series of programs and presentations
during this extended exhibition, so please check their
website
www.northerngreatlakescenter.org and ours for newly
scheduled events. The Visitor Center is open 7 days a
week and offers plenty to interest the whole family.
We'll look for you there!
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May 8th |
 'Our Shared Planet'
is a featured presenter at this years Earth Tracks event at
the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, Minnesota. Jim
will display a number of specially selected animal
ambassadors from the 'Our Shared Planet'
exhibit and give demonstrations and tours of the OSP
solar powered trailer/workshop. We are proud to be a
part of this two day event with regional environmental
organizations educating on lessening our carbon footprint on
the planet. To learn more go to
www.lszoo.org
under events.
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Jan. 22nd -
April 24th |
Cable
Natural History
 Museum, Cable Wisconsin
We are pleased to announce the Our Shared Planet exhibit
will be on display in the Cable Natural History Museum's
beautiful new facility. We will also be doing a series
of programs and presentations for children and adults alike.
Those dates will be listed the week before the opening date
of Jan. 22nd on this website and the museums at
www.cablemuseum.org. 'Our Shared Planet' and the
Natural History Museum both share the same mission of
connecting people to the importance of the natural world
around us. This will be a great partnership and we
hope to see you there!
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2009 |
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Aug. 1- Sept.
20th |
Northland
College, Ashland Wisconsin
We are happy to announce 'The Our Shared Planet'
exhibit visit to Northland College has been extended to
include this years incoming students. The exhibit will
remain set up in the Dexter Library through September 20th,
and is open to the public during library hours. Jim
will give a special presentation of the OSP
slide-show 'A Journey Through Nature To Creativity' in the
Alvord Theatre on Sept. 16th, 6:30 PM. The
presentation is free and open to both students and the
public. This event is sponsored by Northland's Outdoor
Education Program & The Nature and Culture Department.
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June 22-26 |
The Midwest Regional
Collaborative for Sustainability Education Workshop (MRCSE),
Northland College, Ashland Wisconsin
We are very excited to be part of this innovative workshop.
'The Our Shared Planet' exhibit will be on
display throughout the MRCSE conference in the Northland
College library. Jim will also be taking part in the
workshop as an invited Wise Elder (elder as measured by
understanding not age of the body) and storyteller. We
will post more details on this event as they arrive.
www.mrcse.org
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May 14th |
Chequamegon Bay Energy
& Environmental Fair
4PM-8PM Bayfield Lakeside
Pavilion, Bayfield, WI. We are happy to be part of this
exciting new event in our hometown. Jim will be giving
solar demonstrations with the Our Shared Planet trailer just
outside the pavilion. Stop in for a visit!
www.bayfield.org
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April 27th |
Washburn Elementary School
Jim will treat the kids to a special presentation of the
OSP
slideshow 'A Journey Through Nature To Creativity' in the
gymnasium. The students will also get to experience a
number of the sculptures from the 'Our Shared Planet'
exhibit.
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Winter 2009 |
This winter
has been a busy one for Jim. He is currently
carving a pair of
Timber wolves, howling out the message of 'Our
Shared Planet'.
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2008 |
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Fall & Winter
2008 |
Jim has
been busy creating many commission pieces these past months,
including a bull moose, a pair of swimming dolphins, and
several life-sized bald eagle feathers. Jim has
also begun work on an exciting new piece that he will add to
the permanent collection of the 'Our Shared Planet'
exhibit. Check it out on the
Gallery page under Works in Progress.
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Feb. 1 - April
12 |
We are
thrilled that the 'Our Shared Planet' exhibit
will be on display at the Hartley Nature Center from Feb. 1
- April 12. There will be a Grand Opening reception on
Fri. Feb 15th beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Jim's slide
presentation "A Journey Through Nature To Creativity" at
7p.m. You will have a unique opportunity to
participate in a silent auction bid on a hand carved
life-sized Bald Eagle Feather. It balances on a
sculpted base in a beautiful
display case. This piece has been especially created
for this event and is truly a work of art! The silent
auction will begin on the evening of the Grand Opening and
and will continue through the date of the final presentation
in March or April (date to be announced). The
sculpture will be awarded to the highest bidder during that
evening. Please take a moment to visit the Hartley
Nature Center's web site at
www.hartleynature.org.
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April 2008 |
'Our
Shared Planet' will be spreading its message of good
stewardship of the planet, by visiting the Bayfield,
Wisconsin schools, during the week of Earth Day.
Students will participate in hands-on art activities, tour
the solar powered workshop, and attend Jim's
inspirational slide presentation.
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2007
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Jan 22 - April
1 |
Don't miss
artist Jim Ramsdell's traveling environmental
awareness sculpture exhibit 'Our Shared Planet'
on display at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in
Ashland, Wisconsin Jan. 22 - April 1. Also enjoy a
slideshow as Jim takes you on a journey through
nature into the wilds of Alaska, where he discovered his
artistic gift hidden within, along with the creative process
behind these amazing sculptures.
Opening
reception and slide show Jan. 27 at 6 pm.
Second
slide showing Sunday Feb. 25. Meet the artist from 2:00 -
3:00 pm followed by the slide presentation from 3:00 - 4:30
pm.
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April 25 - May
9 |
Wisconsin
State Capitol Rotunda,
Madison
We are excited to announce that the 'Our Shared
Planet' exhibit will be on display in the beautiful
capitol rotunda. A slideshow presentation of
OSP's "A Journey Through Nature to Creativity" will
be featured Wednesday, May 2nd at 3 pm.
(check time of slideshow and room number as date nears)
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July 26th
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Madeline Island School of the Arts, La Pointe, WI
1-3:30 p.m. Join artist for a children's workshop
where students ages 8 and up will paint their own wooden
fish. The program will also feature a slide
presentation, sculpture exhibit, and demonstrations in the
artist's solar powered workshop.
For sign up and contact information call the Madeline
Island School of the Arts at 715-747-2054
www.madelineartschool.com.
Just a ferry ride from
beautiful Bayfield, WI!
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July 26th
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Madeline
Island Historical Museum, La Pointe, WI
7 p.m. Let Jim Ramsdell take you on a journey
through
nature to creativity with his moving slide presentation.
Also featured will be a number of his sculptures from the
Our Shared Planet exhibit. This event is free and open
to the public and is sponsored by the Madeline Island
Wilderness Preserve. Just a ferry ride from beautiful
Bayfield, WI!
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October 13th |
The
Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone, Minnesota.
Join Jim at the beautiful ACNW for a special evening.
It will feature a time to meet the artist and view some of
the carvings from the 'Our Shared Planet'
exhibit accompanied by hors d'oeuvres at 6:00 pm. followed
by a fabulous dinner at 6:30. At 7:30 you will be
treated to Jim's inspirational slide presentation
'A Journey Through Nature To Creativity'.
You will also be given an opportunity to bid on an exquisite
sculpture created especially for this event. This
life-size Bald Eagle primary feather is carved from basswood
and painted with acrylics to exacting detail. It is
balancing on a sculpted walnut base and stands in an acrylic
case, at 24 inches tall. It will have you asking "Is
it real , or is it....?". The cost of this event is
$20 including dinner. For reservations and info
contact the Audubon Center of the North Woods @ 888-404-7743
or
audubon1@audubon-center.org.
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November 15th
&
November 18th |
Catch Jim
Ramsdell and the story of 'Our Shared Planet'
during the television program Venture North on WDSE PBS 8
Duluth. Airing times are November 15th at 8 p.m. and
November 18th at 10 a.m.. |
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June
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16th
23rd
30th |
'Our
Shared Planet's' children's program of "A Journey
Through Nature To Creativity" at the Bayfield Carnegie
Library. Featuring a presentation and demonstrations by
artist Jim Ramsdell, a tour of the solar powered
workshop, and a hands on project for all participating
children. Contact the Library for times and signup. Limited
space, so call ahead.
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Nov 13th-14th |
'Our
Shared Planet' visit to Wilson School in Janesville,
Wisconsin. Artist in Residence program featuring Jim
Ramsdell. Demonstrations and a presentation will be
given along with a hands on art project for all students.
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Nov 16th-30th |
Rotary
Gardens, Janesville, Wisconsin. This event will feature the
full setup of the 'Our Shared Planet' exhibit
for two weeks along with programs for children and adults
alike. Two evening programs featuring OSP's powerful slide
presentation "A Journey Through Nature To Creativity"
will be given, one on each night of the 25th and 29th of
November. Show times are 7:00 PM, stop in early to checkout
the exhibit.
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