Cooper Cole Gallery ~the Animals I've Painted~ works by Saul Alegria through Sept 5.2026.

Saul Alegria The Animals I've Painted!! July 16 - September 5, 2026   Request available artworks   To view full exhibition and artwork documentation on our website click here.     For all other inquiries please contact the gallery: info@coopercolegallery.com +1.416.531.8000     COOPER COLE is pleased to present a solo exhibition of paintings and ceramic sculptures by Richmond, California–based artist Saul Alegria. This exhibition is organized in partnership with NIAD (Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development) in Richmond, CA. NIAD has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area arts community since 1982, supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities across painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, and mixed media. Working from images found in books at NIAD, Alegria paints animals with striking immediacy. Monarch butterflies, weevils, sea dragons, buffalo, birds, reptiles, and insects emerge through luminous, unexpected colour combinations that are both intuitive and assured. Asked how he arrives at his distinctive palettes, Alegria replied, "I choose the variety of color I choose." The answer reflects a practice guided by instinct rather than convention, where colour becomes a way of seeing as much as describing. His ceramic sculptures continue this dialogue between observation and imagination. Familiar animals coexist with invented creatures, each approached with the same curiosity and care. He notes, "This ceramic bunny… is kind of really nice. I do love that green lizard. This (yellow) creature looks new, it's very intriguing. I just put a star on top… it's made up in my head." Across both painting and ceramics, Alegria reimagines the natural world through instinctive colour, playful invention, and an unmistakably personal visual language. Rooted in curiosity and guided by intuition, his works invites you to encounter animals not as fixed subjects, but as endlessly expressive forms.     Saul Alegria (b. 1987) is a painter and sculptor based in the Bay Area. His works reimagine animals and insects in striking, electric shades of colour. In some paintings, Alegria offers tender, carefully-studied portraits of his animal subjects. In other images he transforms inhabitants of the natural world into flattened, potent symbols. His sculptures are powerful composite forms that combine familiar creatures with icons from mythic quests in video games. Alegria’s work was prominently featured in the landmark exhibition, “Into The Brightness” at the Oakland Museum of California, and in 2023, the OMCA acquired one of Alegria's paintings for their permanent collection. He has participated in group exhibitions at Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA; Sage Studio, Austin, TX; Narrative, Oakland, CA; Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA; and Petaluma Arts Center, Petaluma, CA. Saul Alegria has worked at NIAD Art Center in Richmond, CA since 2007.   Saul Alegria The Animals I've Painted!! July 16 - September 5, 2026

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The Prescott Studio , Fredrick Prescott exhibiting at the 23rd Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival July 17-19, 2026!

The Prescott parade of of animal outdoor sculpture is terrific fun to visit or own. Catch works on display in Aspen !!!!!

FREDRICK PRESCOTT Exhibiting at the  23rd Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival July 17, 18, 19 SHOW HOURS -  FRIDAY 10 - 6 SATURDAY 10 - 5 SUNDAY 10 -5 **************** ALSO THIS WEEKEND Exhibiting at the  20th ANNUAL LAKE DILLON ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday 10 -5 July 18 and 19 120 Buffalo Street ******************** www.prescottstudio.com prescottstudio@gmail.com Prescott Gallery and Sculpture Garden 1127 Siler Park Lane - Santa Fe NM Open to public Monday - Friday 9:30 - 4:30 505-424-8449

Prescott Studio | 1127 Siler Park Lane | Santa Fe, NM 87507 US #prescottsculpture#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com #sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunanimals#artfunaspen#artfuncreate#artfunnow

 

Audubon News Up Date protecting the Artistic Landscapes We are All Stewards Of July 2026

 The images an important updates to keep us all advices as Environmental Stewards of the our lands below protect the rivers , streams, oceans, prairies and mountains artist have painted since before cave art.   

|  AUDUBON ADVISORY  JULY 2026 Cerulean Warbler. How the New Farm Bill Supports Forest Conservation More than half of America's forests are privately owned, and landowners play a leading role in overall forest health. As Congress debates the new Farm Bill, conservationists are pushing for strengthened programs that provide these owners with the tools needed to conserve forests, improve bird habitats, and keep working forests healthy and resilient. Read more and take action Sandhill Cranes. Senate Advances America the Beautiful Act Last month, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced the America the Beautiful Act, which would invest $1.9 billion per year to address maintenance and restoration needs across national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and other public lands. A companion bill also advanced in the House. Read more American White Pelicans at Great Salt Lake. New Report Identifies Most Important Areas for Bird Conservation at Great Salt Lake Developed by Audubon’s team of scientists, with input from habitat and water experts, the Great Salt Lake Birds and Habitat Assessment identifies and classifies the most important habitat for waterbirds to help guide ongoing and future conservation efforts. Read more Greater Prairie-Chicken.  Why America's Grassland Habitat Needs Our Attention Now A new survey reveals that nearly half of Americans know little to nothing about grasslands, despite them being the country's largest and most threatened ecosystems. Now, a new coalition aims to increase public understanding of grasslands and build nationwide support for their conservation. Read more NEWS FROM THE FLYWAYS California: Conservation Goals Depend on the People Who Carry Them Out Colorado River: As Water-Sharing Negotiations Heat Up, Wildlife Habitats Are at Risk Florida: A Critical Step Forward for Long-Term Everglades Health Great Plains: Legislative Wrap-up for Nebraska and South Dakota Minnesota: Despite Challenges, Environmental Funding Bills Pass New Mexico: New Transmission Line Improves Grid Resiliency and Supports Bird Habitat New York: Students and Teachers Connect with State Legislators at Youth Advocacy Day North Carolina: Audubon Members Advocate for Birds in Raleigh South Carolina: Wetland Destruction has Cost Charleston Homeowners Millions of Dollars, Study Finds (published by The Post and Courier) Utah: Funding Awards Increase Acreage of Protected and Restored Wetlands at Great Salt Lake Canada Geese fly above transmission lines. Climate Corner As recent heatwaves and wildfires remind us, the climate crisis is here, driving an urgent need to rapidly transition to renewable energy while also modernizing and expanding the United States’ aging electric grid. An innovative solution is gaining major traction: building transmission lines directly along existing highway corridors—a win-win that can speed up the transmission permitting process while also minimizing risks to birds and their habitats. Read more American Kestrel. Your Actions At Work The House Natural Resources Committee has approved the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act, bringing Congress one step closer to providing dedicated support for community-based bird habitat conservation and education through the Urban Bird Treaty Program. The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration. Thank you to the 29,000+ Audubon supporterswho have taken action online and via mailed postcards to Congress, keeping the momentum going! Read more and take action Photos from top: Lili Banta; Paul Malinowski/Audubon Photography Awards; Shaela Adams/Audubon; Ravi Hirekatur/Audubon Photography Awards; Mjsimage/Shutterstock (left); Kyle Hampton/Audubon Photography Awards (right) CONNECT WITH US Donate   Advocate Get Text Updates National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street New York, NY (844) 428-3826 | www.audubon.org © 2026 National Audubon Society