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The World of Nature in Miniature; Paintings by Wes and Rachelle SiegristThe World of Nature in Miniature: Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C. David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director 
The West Baton Rouge Museum Sunday, May 16 through Saturday, July 31, 2010 The West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767 (225) 336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com GUEST APPEARANCE: 2:30-4:30 Sunday, June 13, 2010: There was a presentation and lecture by Wes Siegrist on The History of Miniature Art and David J. Wagner, Ph.D. on Nature in Art History immediately followed by an exhibition Gallery Walk conducted by Wes and Rachelle and book signings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist and David J. Wagner, Curator/Tour Director. 
Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure Saturday, September 4 through Sunday, November 28, 2010 The Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, 625 N. Hedville Road, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 827-9488; www.rollinghillswildlife.com GUEST APPEARANCE: Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m : Gallery Walk by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist to discuss their work and field questions about miniatures. (Powerpoint Presentation on the The History of Miniature Art and art workshops for the kids during the day.) 
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Saturday, December 11, 2010 through Sunday, March 13, 2011 The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743 (520) 883-3024; www.desertmuseum.org/arts/ WORKSHOP: Regretfully, we had to cancel the workshop and our programs due to illness and inclement weather. Photos from the exhibitions are at the bottom of the page. This exhibition featured the fifty paintings listed below. Paintings drawn from the Siegrists' book, The World of Nature in Miniature: Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, are noted with the page number after the title. * Denotes available for purchase/Click to view online (updated October 17th, 2011)
The following 20 miniature paintings were added to the exhibition tour starting with Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure:
The World of Nature in Miniature; Exhibition Catalogue of Paintings by Wes & Rachelle Siegrist features the miniature paintings of Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, with a foreword by Dr. David J. Wagner, and an introduction on wildlife art and conservation by Alan Singer. The small dimensioned book contains over 50 of the Siegrists' miniatures reproduced at actual size along with an essay about the environment and conservation in miniature art. The appendixes highlight the various museum exhibitions and select awards featuring the Siegrists' miniature paintings. Click here to preview and order the book. 
Wes with Jimmy loading up the crates and boxes for the World of Nature in Miniature exhibition. 
Wes and Rachelle beside the banner for their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum. 
Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum. 
The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition. 
Wes and Rachelle discuss their miniature paintings and answer questions at their World of Nature in Miniature exhibition. 
Wes and Rachelle discuss their miniature paintings and answer questions at their World of Nature in Miniature exhibition. 
Wes enjoys drawing with the kids during a class at the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. 
The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition on display in the Earl Bane Gallery in the museum at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. 
The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition on display in the Earl Bane Gallery in the museum at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure.  Photograph courtesy of David J. Wagner The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition on display in the Baldwin Educational Building at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. EXQUISITE MINIATURES is available for display at art, cultural, and scientific institutions. For tour information, contact: David J. Wagner, Ph.D. Curator/Tour Director EXQUISITE MINIATURES Tour Office David J. Wagner, L.L.C. Phone: (414) 221-6878 davidjwagnerllc@yahoo.com www.davidjwagnerllc.com YouTube video of the Exhibitions as of June 2011.
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