The Carroll County Arts Center in Carrollton, Ohio, is hosting a conservation-themed art exhibit titled "What Would Jane Do?" from May 17 through June 11. The show features works by regional artists inspired by the life and environmental legacy of famed primatologist Jane Goodall, including paintings, quilts, sculptures, and a live woodburning portrait by Akron artist Joe Ott. Organizer Cheri Bell, an artist and co-president of the Arts Center Board of Trustees, conceived the exhibit after Goodall's death as a way to celebrate wildlife and environmental awareness.
The exhibit matters because it uses visual art as a vehicle for social commentary on conservation and environmental stewardship, engaging the local community in dialogue about wildlife protection. Proceeds will support the Wildlife Conservation Center at Sippo Lake Park in Stark County. The show demonstrates how regional arts centers can amplify environmental messages and honor influential figures like Goodall, while fostering collaboration among local artists and drawing visitors to downtown Carrollton.