Where Art Advocates for Survival: Neal Portnoy’s Endangered Species Series
Known for his expressive, detail-rich illustrations, Neal Portnoy turns his focus to wildlife at risk, creating a powerful visual tribute to species whose survival is increasingly threatened by habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and poaching.
Each piece in this series is hand-rendered in Portnoy’s signature marker style, capturing not only the physical beauty of these extraordinary animals, but also their individuality and spirit. From rare big cats and fragile desert dwellers to vulnerable marine life and disappearing birds, this exhibition invites viewers to look closer, feel more deeply, and recognize what is at stake.
More than an art exhibit, this collection serves as an educational opportunity and a call to awareness. Through bold color, realism, and emotion, Portnoy’s work encourages visitors of all ages to reflect on conservation and the role each of us plays in protecting the natural world.
This exhibit is a celebration of wildlife, artistry, and the shared responsibility to preserve what cannot be replaced.
On exhibit at West Charleston Library gallery from April 9, 2026 through June 14, 2026
Gallery reception Thursday April 9, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
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