What's New?
   
  2008                                                                                             
     
  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.

 
  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.
 
     
  2007                                                                                             
     
  Jan 22 - Apr 1st 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.
 

  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)
 
July 26th 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!

 
July 26th 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!
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
  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.
 
  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.
 
       
         
   

   
   

jim@oursharedplanet.org