On View at the Museum
The Foster Museum showcases three complete watercolor Journeys by Tony Foster, alongside an introductory exhibition that highlights Foster’s artistic process and milestones of his lengthy career as an artist painting en plein air. Additionally, Protecting Place is an engaging and informative call to environmental advocacy. For a virtual exploration of these exhibitions, click the links below for guided tours led by Tony Foster.
Exploring Beauty: Watercolour Diaries from the Wild
Tony Foster’s 16th Journey spans the globe with painting sites nominated by leading scientists, explorers, writers, and environmentalists as “the most beautiful places in the world.”
Sacred Places: Watercolour Diaries from the American Southwest
For his 15th Journey, Tony Foster traveled to the Four Corners region to paint landscapes deemed sacred by Native Americans, Catholics, Mormons and New Age practitioners.
Travels with and without a Donkey in the Cévennes
Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th-century adventure in the Cévennes, Tony Foster embarked on his inaugural Journey, Travels Without a Donkey in the Cévennes a century later. Joined by his friend James Ravilious this exhibition traces the 120-mile trail of the three artists in the French countryside.
Protecting Place
Inspired by Tony's Fragile Planet exhibition in England (2021-22), Protecting Place is an educational and interactive call to action for the preservation of our earth. Featuring Falls the Shadow artwork and a rotating theme every 9-12 months, Protecting Place also includes a tree where everyone can “leaf” their thoughts and personal pledges to protect our environment.
Tony Foster Orientation
Tony Foster has been trekking into the wilderness to make watercolor Journeys for over 40 years. An orientation space provides an overview of the artist’s travels, his exhibition history, catalogs and a space to view short videos that explain his unique and compelling approach to art making.
