Commissioners' Choice
Commissioners’ Choice – National Park Art Exhibition by Don Woodard
Show Dates: June 26 – September 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 26 from 6pm – 7:30pm
At the Opening Reception, join us for a limited complimentary bar from 6pm-6:30pm and a fireside chat with Moderator, Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski and the featured artist, Don Woodard at 6:40pm. Listen to Don’s unique 40-year journey from sign shop owner to fine art artist. Light snacks will be provided.
The “National Park Art” Exhibition has been created by Don Woodard, an artist that has the ability to hand carve very detailed, relief images into select woods, then skillfully paint the carvings to create works of fine art. His subject matter includes wildlife, landscapes, and Western images. This unique exhibition has been inspired from first-hand, personal experiences, travels, and adventures after visiting many of our National Parks and National Monuments. This series reflects America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating the landscapes, wildlife, and public lands that define our national identity.
In addition, select artworks from his “Fine Art in Wood” Series will be included in this exhibition. Many of these wildlife and landscape artworks were inspired from venturing into the Rocky Mountains either by foot, by horseback, by motorcycle, or by truck. Most of his western images were inspired from his many years of leading pack-horse trips into the Flat Tops Wilderness, located in Northwest Colorado.
About the Artist – Don Woodard
After retiring from the exhibit industry in 2018, Don decided to pursue his fine art career in creating 3-Dimensional Paintings. He originally started creating this style of artwork about 30 years ago, first as a hobby, then in 2012 began showing his artworks in art shows. Since 2012, Don has participated in juried art shows around the country and within the past couple of years has been showing his artworks in Art Museums and Art Centers as solo art exhibitions.
The Commissioners’ Choice program is an artist invitational which provides a unique exhibition opportunity at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Each year, the Lone Tree Arts Commission supports emerging and professional Colorado-based artists by providing a venue to display their work in a public setting. Please see below for more information for this specific show.
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