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In 1996 DeVere Burt left a challenging position as President and CEO of the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History in pursuit of a life long desire to paint nature. Although lacking formal training, as a graduate student, DeVere became a biological illustrator working for Iowa State University, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the US Naval Medical Research Unit in Cairo, Egypt. He has illustrated several books, received important commissions, and has work in private, corporate, and museum collections.
DeVere draws artistic inspiration from a strong background in the natural sciences that focuses on wild landscapes and endangered vertebrates. More recently he has combined these two interests into a collection of paintings he calls "Audubon`s River". This collection draws it`s inspiration from the events and creatures John James Audubon interacted with during the thirteen year period (1807-1820) he lived and worked along the Ohio River. Burt frequently lectures on the subject as he displays his paintings.
DeVere`s dedication to wildlife conservation, natural area preservation, and endangered advocacy are apparent with his involvement with various organizations. He was a regional Vice President for the Nature Conservancy, directing its interests across a nine state area. He was a field biologist for the United States Antarctic Research Program, studying the breeding biology of the Adelie penguins, as well as museum director of one of the Midwest`s largest institutions. DeVere has also overseen the field research of curators and adjunct curators worldwide.
He has personally participated in three expeditions to find rare birds. The search for the Negro Fruit Dove on the Philippine island of Negros was unsuccessful. Another trip to the Philippines successfully located the only population of the Panay Stripped Tree Babbler in the world. The discovery resulted in its protection by the Philippine government. More recently DeVere accompanied colleague and noted artist John Ruthven to the Choctowatchee River in Florida to help Auburn University attempt to document the existence of a small population of Ivory Billed Woodpeckers. All of these experiences have inspired DeVere and his creation of his paintings.
DeVere founded Masterworks for Nature in 2000 with a vision of bringing some of the areas finest wildlife, western, and landscape artists together with non profit conservation organizations in order to raise awareness and funds. To date Masterworks has helped raise nearly 1 million dollars for various educational and wildlife management projects around the Midwest.
He is represented in Cincinnati by Rowe House Gallery, Milford, Ohio. 513-831-7230.
DEVERE BURT'S UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2010 Lecture and exhibit "Audubon's River" Cincinnati Art Club
April 2010 "Audubon's Legacy Lives On" Two man show with John Ruthven at Audubon Park Museum, Henderson, KY
April 2010 " Back to Nature" Cincinnati Nature Center Gala and Auction
July 2010 Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Audubon Family's arrival in Henderson, KY Committee member Ohio Valley Art League Henderson, KY
September 2010 Hamilton County Park Foundation Art Sale and Auction
September 2010 Leader- Oil Painter's Workshop Audubon Park Museum Henderson, KY
September 2010 Susan Kathleen Black Foundation Artists' Workshop Dubois, WY
October 2010 Masterworks For Nature Exhibition Cincinnati Nature Center
November 2010 "Audubon's River" Exhibition and Lecture Marco Island History Museum Marco Island, FL
September 2011 Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Art sale and Auction Project pending
September-October 2011 Two man show with Jeff Gandert The Journey Museum Rapid City, South Dakota Project pending
DeVere draws artistic inspiration from a strong background in the natural sciences that focuses on wild landscapes and endangered vertebrates. More recently he has combined these two interests into a collection of paintings he calls "Audubon`s River". This collection draws it`s inspiration from the events and creatures John James Audubon interacted with during the thirteen year period (1807-1820) he lived and worked along the Ohio River. Burt frequently lectures on the subject as he displays his paintings.
DeVere`s dedication to wildlife conservation, natural area preservation, and endangered advocacy are apparent with his involvement with various organizations. He was a regional Vice President for the Nature Conservancy, directing its interests across a nine state area. He was a field biologist for the United States Antarctic Research Program, studying the breeding biology of the Adelie penguins, as well as museum director of one of the Midwest`s largest institutions. DeVere has also overseen the field research of curators and adjunct curators worldwide.
He has personally participated in three expeditions to find rare birds. The search for the Negro Fruit Dove on the Philippine island of Negros was unsuccessful. Another trip to the Philippines successfully located the only population of the Panay Stripped Tree Babbler in the world. The discovery resulted in its protection by the Philippine government. More recently DeVere accompanied colleague and noted artist John Ruthven to the Choctowatchee River in Florida to help Auburn University attempt to document the existence of a small population of Ivory Billed Woodpeckers. All of these experiences have inspired DeVere and his creation of his paintings.
DeVere founded Masterworks for Nature in 2000 with a vision of bringing some of the areas finest wildlife, western, and landscape artists together with non profit conservation organizations in order to raise awareness and funds. To date Masterworks has helped raise nearly 1 million dollars for various educational and wildlife management projects around the Midwest.
He is represented in Cincinnati by Rowe House Gallery, Milford, Ohio. 513-831-7230.
DEVERE BURT'S UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2010 Lecture and exhibit "Audubon's River" Cincinnati Art Club
April 2010 "Audubon's Legacy Lives On" Two man show with John Ruthven at Audubon Park Museum, Henderson, KY
April 2010 " Back to Nature" Cincinnati Nature Center Gala and Auction
July 2010 Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Audubon Family's arrival in Henderson, KY Committee member Ohio Valley Art League Henderson, KY
September 2010 Hamilton County Park Foundation Art Sale and Auction
September 2010 Leader- Oil Painter's Workshop Audubon Park Museum Henderson, KY
September 2010 Susan Kathleen Black Foundation Artists' Workshop Dubois, WY
October 2010 Masterworks For Nature Exhibition Cincinnati Nature Center
November 2010 "Audubon's River" Exhibition and Lecture Marco Island History Museum Marco Island, FL
September 2011 Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Art sale and Auction Project pending
September-October 2011 Two man show with Jeff Gandert The Journey Museum Rapid City, South Dakota Project pending
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