Cranes Taking Flight

Joel Sartore, Sandhill Crane I (Grus Canadensis), color photograph, 2007, 26¼ × 35¼"
Joel Sartore
Sandhill Crane I (Grus Canadensis)
color photograph, 2007
Gift of the Artist
Museum of Nebraska Art Collection

February 4 – May 10, 2020
In honor of the annual Sandhill Crane migration through Central Nebraska, the Museum of Nebraska Art showcases artworks that pay tribute to this natural phenomenon. From painting and sculpture to prints and photography, artists have been inspired to render striking imagery depicting the literal and spiritual significance of this recurring spectacle.