2012 Special Exhibits
Colorado Turquoise: An Unusual Collection – Jim Hurlburt; Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Denver, Colorado
An exhibit of outstanding rough and finished turquoise.
Fleshing Out the Past – Gary Staab; Staab Studios; Kearney, MO
A recreation of an oviraptor by internationally famous paleoartist Gary Staab. Some of Gary’s clients include the Smithsonian, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, National Geographic, American Museum of Natural History, and the Gunma Museum in Japan.
Chinese Monsters! – Gil Parker; Parker Paleo; Independence, Mo
See an exhibit of outstanding fossils from China. Compare animals from China to American fossils from 15 million years ago.
Mr. Bones-Tim Seeber; Louisville, CO
Large dinosaur puppets will be seen wandering around the exhibit hall. If you’re not careful, you will be eaten!
Fossils From the Third Planet-Dr. Charles Spencer; Lees Summit, MO
A display of fossils from around the world.
Tornado Survivors-Ken Stalder; De Soto, KS
In 1966 Washburn University in Topeka was hit by a tornado and their mineral collection was scattered by the impact. The recovered minerals were stored. The space allocated for the mineral display was downsized, and in the late 1980’s the excess specimens were donated to the Topeka Gem & Mineral Society. The specimens on display were purchased by Ken Stalder.
Mineral Favorites-Mississippi Valley Chapter, Friends of Mineralogy
A display featuring some of the favorite specimens of the members of the Mississippi Valley Chapter.
Missouri Mines State Historic Site-Art Hebrank; Park Hills, MO
A selection of specimens from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Museum.
Exotic Gem Trees – Barbara Sky; Ballwin, MO
One of the lapidary arts is the creation of trees using gem stones and wire. These are examples of the art from the personal collection of Barbara Sky.
The Art of Flint Knapping-Presented by Various Local Artists
Flint knapping is the art of shaping rocks such as flint and chert into tools and weapons. Demonstrations will be given continuously throughout the show.
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