America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher
Public Opening
Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5pm–7:30pm
Join us to celebrate National Medal of Arts honoree Clyde Butcher and explore America’s Everglades. America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher, features Butcher’s monumental photography and inspires meaningful conversations about Florida’s unique and vital ecosystems.

The evening includes a special presentation by Jack Davis, Ph.D. (University of Florida, Gainesville), Priceless Ecosystems: Florida’s Gulf Coast and Everglades, exploring the history of the Everglades, Harry Truman’s conservation legacy, and the impact of Clyde Butcher’s work. Guests will also experience a live animal presentation from St. Francis Wildlife Association, highlighting the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats. Enjoy refreshments while connecting with others and reflecting on the beauty and significance of one of our nation’s most treasured landscapes.

Support for this program is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, celebrating NEA America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities with funds from The Mosaic Company. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this (publication) (program) (exhibition) (website) do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or The Mosaic Company.