
GRAND ISLAND, STUHR MUSEUM - The 23rd annual “Wings Over the Platte Art Exhibit and Sale” features 89 pieces by 47 artists depicting life on the Platte River and its tributaries on display in the Stuhr Building. The exhibit runs February 25 through April 10.
Wings Over the Platte is the largest exhibit solely dedicated to the Platte River in the country. Artists work includes, oils, pastels, sculpture, photography and much more to create many varying ideas on the life of the Platte.
This year, Stuhr is proud to welcome Jason Jilg as this year's featured artist. Jilg, a wildlife photographer and Nebraska resident, will have his fantastic work on display in Lacy Hall. Jilg will also speak as part of the Wings Speaker Program on March 19.
The public can view this year’s “Wings Over the Platte” show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday through April 11th at Stuhr Museum. The museum is closed on Mondays in January, February and March. Winter admission fees of $6 for adults and $4 for children apply. Stuhr Museum members are admitted free. For more information, call the museum at (308) 385-5316.






