Wild Things Rita Sklar 2016

Vanishing Northern Shovelers © Rita Sklar

Wild Things

Rita Sklar

October 14-November 5, 2016
Reception: October 14 • 5–8pm

Wild Things highlights the vanishing birds and other wildlife of the S.F. Bay Area and beyond. Wildlife is an important indicator of the overall health of our environment. Like the proverbial canaries in the coal mine, their decline sends an urgent warning about threats to our water, air and climate.

Rita Sklar has received over forty-five awards for artistic excellence and is a signature member of the California Watercolor Association. The Oakland Museum featured Rita Sklar’s works. She accepted the “Award of Distinction” from the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She was a finalist for the BBC International Wildlife Artist.  Her paintings have been selected into national shows by acclaimed jurors. Ms. Sklar received a commission from the Alameda County Art Commission and two grants from the Oakland Cultural Arts Fund.   

The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford  commissioned eight of her works.  Her paintings are in prominent government, corporate and private collections. www.ritasklar.com