FISHERS ISLAND, NATURALLY

2021 HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM ANNUAL EXHIBITION

This year’s Annual Exhibition, Fishers Island, Naturally, complemented by two special exhibitions, celebrates the natural history of Fishers Island, primarily through the lens of contemporary photography, with a focus on both habitats and the diverse species that utilize and/or occupy them.

The Annual Exhibition includes a selection of iNaturalist photographic observations taken by Fishers Islanders and curated by educator and naturalist Murray Fisher.

Violet-toothed Polypore (Trichaptum biforme). Photo by Sara Maysles

There are two special exhibitions that greatly enhance Fishers Island, Naturally. One is entitled A Closer Look: Photographs by Todd McCormack that is on exhibit in the Second Floor’s Main Gallery. Todd’s show includes many phenomenal nature photographs.

The other is Monotypes by Genevieve Irwin Goelet. Genevieve’s captivating nature-themed monotypes are painted on plexiglass before being rolled through a press onto paper, a process that creates unique, one-of-a-kind works of art.

Evening Hunt, Great Blue Heron, Madeline Avenue Pond
Photograph by Todd McCormack

Winter Hawk, 2021
Monotype by Genevieve Irwin Goelet

The Museum would like to thank the co-sponsors of this year’s exhibition: Altus Partners, Inc., a risk management and insurance brokerage firm founded by Charlie Wilmerding in 1997, and the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Your continuing support is much appreciated by all.

We also thank all the photographers who provided images for Fishers Island, Naturally. Without you, there would be no exhibition.

Beginning July 1st, an expanded version of the Annual Exhibition and the two special exhibitions can be viewed virtually on this website. (More of the iNaturalist selections will be added later in July.)

MUSEUM OPENING

On Thursday, July 1st, the Museum will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM. Refreshments will be served on the deck from 3-6 PM.

While outside on Museum property, mask-wearing is optional for those who are fully vaccinated. Masks must be worn inside the Museum regardless of vaccination status.

People who are not vaccinated (and above two years of age) must wear masks both inside the Museum and outside on the deck.

REGULAR MUSEUM HOURS WILL BEGIN ON JULY 2ND.

Tuesday through Friday: 10 AM to 12:30 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM. Saturday: 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Sunday: 11 AM to 12 noon. Closed Mondays.

We are all excited to welcome the island back to the Museum and look forward to presenting a full slate of summer programming.