Lecture: A Painting, a Panther, and a Passion

In this “artifact spotlight” Museum Director Amanda Townsend will explore the history behind Phil Fisher’s large-scale oil painting of Jim McMullen’s beloved panther, Tracker. A gift to the museum from William Payne in 1996, the painting is an entrance to the fascinating story of Jim and Phil and their efforts to save the Florida panther at a time when biologists estimated less than 30 of the big cats remained in the wild.

No ticket required. There is no attendance cap, but the Eventbrite ticketing system is showing a cap at 25 attendees.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, United States