ARTS & CULTURE
Text and photos courtesy of Historic Cane Hill
2026 Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Winners to be Announced
It’s almost time to announce the winners of the 2026 Arkansas Northern Bobwhite Quail Conservation Stamp and Eastern Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp Competition. Along with partners Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, Historic Cane Hill will host an awards ceremony and exhibition-opening reception for selected entries from around the country. The event will take place March 14 at 3 p.m.
“This exhibition brings together art, natural heritage and place,” said Vanessa McKuin, executive director of Historic Cane Hill. “The quail and turkey stamp program demonstrates how creative expression can directly support habitat restoration across Arkansas, and we’re proud to host this work in a place where quail and turkey have historically thrived and where efforts to restore habitat can be seen firsthand.”
The exhibition will feature work from the competition winners and all accepted artwork from both categories — quail and turkey. A panel of jurors judged the quality of each piece in addition to its accuracy in depicting the northern bobwhite quail and eastern wild turkey species in their traditional Arkansas habitats.
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​Since inception, these voluntary stamps have helped raise more than $2.72 million worth of habitat work for quail and turkeys through 54 projects, all on public land throughout roughly 18,435 acres in Arkansas.
“This program is a testament to the principle that when state agencies, dedicated conservation organizations and a passionate public work in concert, they can successfully address the challenges facing wildlife,” said David Moscicki, AGFC turkey program coordinator and wildlife manager.
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The Quail and Turkey Stamp Exhibition will be on display in the Historic Cane Hill Gallery for public viewing from March 14 to April 18.
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Other activities associated with the exhibition include:
Foundations for a Successful Habitat Management Program – March 14 – 10 to 11 a.m.
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Join AGFC biologists for a one-hour educational program focused on two iconic game birds: bobwhite quail and wild turkey. This session covers essential habitat needs and practical management considerations. Tickets are free but registration is required.
Private Lands Management for Turkey and Quail Tour – March 14 – 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Tour a property being transformed from a working cattle farm into a turkey and quail haven. This tour covers project planning, prescribed fire, herbicide use, native seeding and other techniques. It is a real-world example of what can be accomplished in a few years of hard work, through the difficulties of invasive species and limited staff and budget. Attendance at the educational program is not required for the tour but recommended. Tickets are free but registration is required.
Quail Dinner – April 18 – 5 to 7 p.m.
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Historic Cane Hill will host its third annual four-course dinner with chef Case Dighero. Guests will dine outdoors next to scenic Jordan Creek. The menu features crispy trout cakes, a wedge salad, quail au vin and spiced pear shortcake. Tickets are $150 each.