Nature Art

Raised on a farm in the Missouri river bottoms, Dan Brueggeman developed an early appreciation of wildlife and the out-of-doors. It wasn't until 1984 that the artist encountered his future vocation, when he met a decoy carver and was fascinated by the amount of realism obtainable in wood sculpture. Dan's first decoy, although it bears little resemblance to today's works, is still the most prized piece in his collection. In addition to the original waterfowl, Dan has expanded his focus to encompass songbirds, fish, game birds, mammals and raptors. He has been honored with numerous awards, including several "Best of Show" awards. His carvings currently grace many private and corporate art collections. The exhibition is located in the west wing at Runge and can be viewed through June 30, 2024.

S3 ID
198387
Subtitle
Woodcarvings by Dan Brueggeman
Activity Location
Runge Conservation Nature Center
County
Cole
Lat-Long
POINT (-92.230971151497 38.58830635535)
Begin Date
-
Capacity
45
Room
west hallway cases
Registrations
0
User
Cherie Cook
Activity Topic
None
Activity Type
None
Primary Audience
None
Is event virtual
No