The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City has opened a solo exhibition titled "Ray Colby: Nature Photographer" in its Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery. The show features digital photographs printed on canvas, focusing on three specific themes: backyard insects and arachnids of the Midwest, urban birds from Minneapolis, and migrating Sandhill Cranes in Wisconsin. The works on display will be sold via auction to benefit the museum's programming.
This exhibition highlights the museum's role in supporting regional artists and its commitment to nature-focused programming. By utilizing an auction format for the displayed works, the institution creates a direct fundraising link between its gallery exhibitions and its operational sustainability. The event also coincides with the museum's broader community engagement efforts, including its 40th annual School Art Show and local arts festivals.