Roger Tory Peterson Institute

06/09/2026

We're excited that a brand new, contemporary art event has joined the Western New York region! We can't wait to check out the Medina Triennial ourselves and see an amazing diversity of art and artists from all over the world, and nearby too. Kudos to them for this ambitious effort!

The inaugural Medina Triennial opens tomorrow, June 6 at 12PM.

The Medina Triennial 2026, “All That Sustains Us, ” is a site-responsive contemporary art exhibition that brings together local, national, and international artists to engage with the singular histories, landscapes, and communities in Medina and Western New York.

📍Start your visit at the Medina Hub, 345 Main Street, to check in and pick up a visitor map.

We hope to see you there!

Photo: Craig Sheperd.

06/08/2026

Be part of our story as we continue the legacy of an artist, teacher, and change maker.

Your contributions during Give Big CHQ directly support the preservation of Roger's work and legacy, exhibitions with impact, education, and community events for ALL ages!

Check out our page on Give Big CHQ and mark your calendar to donate. https://www.givebigchq.org/organizations/roger-tory-peterson-institute

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Fiber artist Carol Irving's series of woven
panels, "A Weaver's Journal of Endangered
Wildflowers" expresses concern for the future of all
threatened species. Michigan's wildflowers are near
and dear to Irving. She hopes her art will bring
attention to the importance of protecting native plants.

Endangered Wildflower Triptych III (False foxglove,
dwarf iris, and Houghton’s goldenrod). Fiber, 2018.
Endangered Wildflower Triptych IV (Prairie fringed
orchid, gentian, and painted trillium). Fiber, 2018.

05/30/2026

The weather couldn't be better for our 2nd Annual Bluebird Festival! We're here till 4 pm this Saturday, May 30th, with activities for all ages plus several vendors and On the Fly food truck. Our last guided bird walk is at 1:30 but we also have maps and guides you can grab and use anytime on your own. Build a bluebird box with expert help, make a suet cake to take home for your own feeding station, decorate a bluebird cookie, make a bluebird bookmark, and SO much more. Hurry on down! It's only $5 a person for all of that plus museum admission!

05/30/2026

Today’s the day!! The weather couldn’t look better, come down to RTPI for a day of fun!

05/28/2026

Last week, RTPI hosted Minnesota artist Tanya Piatz as she studied Roger Tory Peterson's work and collected photos from the surrounding area. Her goal was to gather information for an art series she calls “Species of Special Concern.” Tanya has been using Minnesota’s DNR list “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” to illustrate birds that have been experiencing decline due to habitat loss and human interference. Watch for Tanya's work in a future exhibition!

05/28/2026

Join us at the 2nd Annual Bluebird Festival on May 30th at RTPI in Jamestown, NY! 🐦 Enjoy activities like building your own bluebird box, art, scavenger hunts, guided walks, and a vendor fair! Admission is just $5. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Thanks to National Fuel for sponsoring this event! 🙏