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Alice Feagan Art Exhibit: The Wonder Seekers at A Taste of Nature Gala

Written by Julie Kapala | Jun 13, 2024 3:43:07 PM

Alice Feagan's "The Wonder Seekers" Exhibit to Launch at Walking Mountains' A Taste of Nature Gala

Walking Mountains is partnering with local illustrator, Alice Feagan, to present an extraordinary year-long exhibit, “The Wonder Seekers,” launching at its A Taste of Nature Gala on July 9, 2024.

Known for her ability to captivate and enchant through her artwork, Alice will be showcasing seven nature-inspired illustrations at various locations around Walking Mountains' Avon campus. These illustrations promise to take visitors, from all generations, on a journey of imagination and discovery, perfectly embodying the theme of the gala, Awakening a Sense of Wonder. This theme not only resonates with Alice’s artistic vision but also with Walking Mountains’ mission to: awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.

Alice’s original illustrations (6' x 4') and signed prints (24" x 18") are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Walking Mountains education, science, and sustainability programs. For more info, contact Sharon Schmidt at sharons@walkingmountains.org.

On August 22, Alice will host an EdVenture Artist Meet & Greet event for Walking Mountains donors ($1,000+). This will be a unique opportunity to meet the artist behind the “The Wonder Seekers” exhibit, delve into her creative process, and learn more about the inspiration behind her enchanting works.

About Alice Feagan

Alice Feagan is a children's illustrator and author. The childhood she spent splashing in creeks, climbing up mountains, and hiking through forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina inspires many of the themes celebrating the natural world that are explored in her collage illustrations and stories. Since completing her MFA in Illustration at Savannah College of Art & Design, Alice has illustrated for a variety of clients in the children's market. Her work can be found in picture books, greeting cards, magazines, puzzles, games, and apparel for clients like National Geographic Kids, Ranger Rick, Read Island, and Kids Can Press.

When Alice is not creating illustrations she can be found hiking along rivers, skiing down mountains, and exploring in the forest with her two young sons in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Explore more of Alice's work on her website.

For more information about the "The Wonder Seekers" art exhibit, including how you can purchase artwork to support Walking Mountains, please e-mail Sharon Schmidt at sharons@walkingmountains.org.