Insights: The Birds in the Arts with Adria Magrath
Vashon Center for the Arts
Sunday, January 26, 2pm
FREE

Join us for an engaging gallery talk with Adria Magrath, Vashon Bird Alliance board member and Vashon Nature Center steward of the Heron Meadow. Adria brings her extensive knowledge of avian life to "Birds Take Flight", an art exhibition featuring a stunning array of bird-inspired artwork. The talk is free to the public.

During this conversation, Adria will guide visitors through the gallery, highlighting a selection of birds depicted in the artwork and sharing fascinating insights into their unique behaviors, habitats, and environmental roles. From majestic herons to playful songbirds, learn more about the avian subjects the artists brought to life in various artistic mediums.

The exhibition showcases an impressive collection of creative works, including paintings, drawings, photography, fiber arts, quilting, felting, embroidery, watercolors, glasswork, mixed media, and more. Adria’s expertise will enrich your appreciation of both the art and the birds that inspired it, offering a deeper understanding of the connection between nature and creativity.

Adria Magrath is an island biologist and naturalist. After a career in research and tenure as a biology professor, she now spends her days working in the Vashon community as a citizen scientist, steward of Heron Meadow, gardener, habitat restoration specialist, and occasional environmental educator. Among her other roles, she serves on the board of the Vashon Bird Alliance and works for the Vashon Nature Center and Vashon Center for the Arts.

The event is free and open to the public.

See the art exhibition "Birds Take Flight:
In the Gallery: Wed - Sunday 12-5pm
Online:https://bit.ly/BirdsTakeFlightVCA