September 18-November 29:

Exhibit - Clever Corvids: In the Company of Crows

Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m.

Ward Museum, Welcome Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.

Discover a unique gathering of crow carvings and sculpture interpreted by a blend of science, art history and folklore. Long associated with scary stories and dark superstitions, crows and their corvid kin, which include ravens, jays and magpies, are actually intelligent, social and innovative. Their abilities to learn, remember and use insight to solve problems have earned them a place in human literature and mythology. This exhibit brings art, nature and culture together in a celebration of these fascinating birds.

Tickets: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID

For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org

October 2-January 24

Exhibit - The Decoys of Long Island

Ward Museum, LaMay Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reception: At Expo Pig Roast, Friday, October 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Long Islands extensive coastline, barrier beach and salt marches host a variety of water systems that attract an equally wide variety of ducks, geese and shorebirds. Long Island decoy carvers have used many types of materials, including cork from old life preservers and wood from fence posts. This exhibit features a sampling of brant, duck, goose and shorebird forms, as well as an assortment of the regions unusual confidence decoys.

Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID

For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org