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Night Watch: Owls of the American West

Description

Night Watch: Owls of the American West takes visitors on a journey into the fascinating lives of owls, from their biology and behavior to the folklore surrounding these misunderstood creatures.

A small brown owl sits on a tree branch. It has spots on its wings and yellow eyes. The branch it sits on is part of a white birch tree in the middle of a forest.
Northern Saw-Whet Owl. Photo by David Mitchell.
A barn owl, with a white face, light brown, speckled body, and brown wings, looks directly at the camera. A blurred-out background of a forest is behind the owl.
American Barn Owl. Photo by Kathy Munsel, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A brown, great horned owl has its eyes closed as it sleeps on top of a tree. The tree has green fronds and is a Joshua Tree in the desert. Behind the owl is a blue sky with some puffy white clouds.
A Great Horned Owl sleeping on a Joshua Tree in California’s High Desert. Photo by Jessie Eastland.


Through photography, scientific text panels, and cultural artifacts, Night Watch explores the biology, behavior, and mythology of 10 species of owls found in the American West. In this exhibition, visitors will learn how owls’ silent flight, keen eyesight, and sharp talons make them master hunters, and discover the important roles they play in ecosystems. Visitors will also leave the exhibit better understanding the threats facing owls, and will inspired to help save these important creatures.

Owls featured in the exhibit can be found from Washington to California, and from Arizona to Colorado. These include beloved species like Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, and Snowy Owls, as well as lesser-known species like Great Gray Owls, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and the California Spotted Owl.

Significantly, this exhibit will also explore depictions of owls in mythology and folklore, including mythological origins in Ancient Greece and Rome, and the varying meanings that owls hold for Indigenous peoples in the American West.

Night Watch: Owls of the American West is developed and toured by Exhibit Envoy, a 501c3 nonprofit.

Specs

Audience:
General
Rental Fee:
$2,500 + shipping for an 8-week booking
Size:
900 – 1,200 sq. ft. (flexible: install as much or as little as fits your space!)
Shipping:
In 1-2 crates via van line
Languages:
English
Security:
Limited

Exhibit Components:

  • Multiple photographs of owls from each of the 10 species of owls represented in the exhibit
  • Exploration of 10 species of owls in the American West
  • Panels exploring the biology, behavior, and ecological importance of owls, as well as mythologies and folklore associated with these raptors
  • 3-4 largescale banners of owls to hang on the wall or from the ceiling
  • 10-20 objects related to owls in science, pop culture, and mythology, including books, tarot cards, owl pellets, Indigenous carvings, and more
  • Soundtrack of owl sounds for use within the gallery
  • Press kit, programming suggestions, branding style guide, and topical resource listings

Schedule and Availability

March 21, 2027 – May 16, 2027
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June 6, 2027 – August 1, 2027
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August 22, 2027 – October 17, 2027
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November 7, 2027 – January 2, 2028
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January 23, 2028 – March 19, 2028
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April 9, 2028 – June 4, 2028
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June 25, 2028 – August 20, 2028
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September 10, 2028 – November 5, 2028
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November 26, 2028 – January 21, 2029
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February 11, 2029 – April 8, 2029
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April 29, 2029 – June 24, 2029
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July 15, 2029 – September 9, 2029
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September 30, 2029 – November 25, 2029
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