Ornithology is the scientific field dedicated to the study of birds. Birds are also a popular subject for artists — especially printmakers. In 2022, the museum’s Maryhill Favorites Gallery is dedicated to works on paper showcasing avian subjects. Featured artists include Katja Oxman, Betty LaDuke, Arthur Higgins, and Dyann Alkire.

Image: Arthur W. Higgins (American, 1942-2011), Saw-Whet Owl, c. 1978, ink on paper, 14” x 11”; Gift of the Seniors of Mosier Valley, Collection of Maryhill Museum of Art, 2012.13.1