Gary Bertram Art

"Endorsement Letters"

"Jane and I want to thank you for your paricipation in the 2010 Governor's Derby Celebration. We know events of such magnitude are not possible without a dedicated, creative group of people who give freely of their time, energies, and talents. We are grateful for your commitment to the event and hope that you will join us next year". Governor Steven L.Beshear

Gary Bertram’s wildlife artwork has been an inspiration to all who visit the JJAudubon Museum in Henderson , Ky. His work shows a strength and movement that seems to flow along side of our great artist, John James Audubon. I have enjoyed using two of his unique new pieces “The African Crowned Crane” and the “Owl” for advertising the present exhibit Fowl Play. Some of Bertram's work will exhibit through June 2010.

As we begin our year of celebration at the John James Audubon Museum , we are very proud to have talented wildlife artists such as Bertram to help us visually educate the public and our visiting school groups about birds. Kim McGrew - Arts Administrator for the Audubon Museum.

"Gary's art is very concise and articulate regarding anatomy. The finer details such as the skeletal features are dead center. Being a taxidermist for 30+ years and after reproducing many specimens and studying their anatomy, it is clear that Gary has a talent that he portrays in his artwork."

Harry Whitehead (Owner of Gunner's Taxidermy in Lexington, Ky): Harry has won the NWTF Grand National Championship 7 straight years. He has won 10 WASCO Awards and 1 National WASCO Award which is for the most artistic mount in the competition. He is also a National Judge and has judged many state, regional and national shows across the country.

"Awards & Experience"

Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit - Presented by the Ohio Valley Art League & Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

2010 - Top Honors presented by the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club for the: "The Great Horned Owl"

Morehead Regional Art Show Competition (over 500 entries from 5 states)

2009 - 1st Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)

2008 - "The Regional Judge" for the Visual Arts - Art Show Competition

2007

1st Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)

2nd Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)

3rd Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)

2006

1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2nd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2004 - "Honorable Mention" (Professional Portrait Division)

2002 - 1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2001 - 1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

Mount Sterling Regional Art Show Competition

2002

1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2nd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

3rd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2001

1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)

2nd Place (Professional wildlife Division)

"Best of Show" with a Pencil Drawing

Southern Wildlife Festival Art Show (Decatur Alabama)

2006 -- (Juried) 32 wildlife artists from around the nation. I received the "People's Choice Award" for best art.

Gallery Representations

J.J. Audubon Museum (Henderson, KY.)

The Carnegie - Visual And Performing Arts Center ( Covington, KY)

Chestnut Tree Gallery (Richmond, KY)

Completely Kentucky (Frankfort, KY)

Gallery for the Arts (Mount Sterling, KY)

Grant County Tourism (CETA)

Shumaker's

Shambrola Gallery (Lexington, KY)

Damselfly Gallery (Midway, KY)

Fayette Mall Gallery

Kentucky Artisan Center

Kentucky Horse Park Saddlebred Museum

Paul Sawyier Gallery (Frankfort, KY)

Arts and Cultural Center (Georgetown, KY)

Lex Arts Gallery (Lexington, Ky)

Miller Art Gallery (Lexington, Ky)

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National & World Trade Shows

2006 -- Milwaukee - Safari Club International

2006 -- Dallas - Safari Club International

2004 & 2005 -- Atlanta - Safari Club International

2004 & 2005 -- Harrisburg, PA. - Eastern Sports Trade Show (Over a million people walk Through this 9-day show)

2003 & 2005 -- World Taxidermy Show (a personal invitation to showcase my 2D art at the world's best 3D wildlife art show.

Arts Organizations & Guild Affiliations

Southern Artistry Organization

Oil Painters of America

Friends of the Audubon

Kentucky Crafted

Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen.

Montgomery Council for the Arts

Ceta (Community Enrichment Through The Arts)

SCAL (Scott County Art League)

LAL (Lexington Art League)

Morehead Art Guild