Oklahoma: Artwork to fund conservation thanks to NatureWorks show
Wildlife enthusiasts may find just the right painting, sculpture, carving or other piece at the 2012 NatureWorks Art Show and Sale March 3-4 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center. NatureWorks is the Tulsa-based conservation group that hosts the art show, bringing together wildlife and nature artists from across the United States and abroad for the event. Art at the show will be for sale, which will help generate matching grants to assist with a variety of state wildlife conservation projects. "This year, we anticipate exceeding 2011's attendance of 1,500 and sales in excess of $700,000," said John Reaves, NatureWorks spokesman. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Tickets are $5, and one ticket is good for both days. "Our optimism is based on the exceptional work of our featured artist, Jerry Ricketson, and the return of our encore artist, sculptor Diane M...