The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute mission is 

“Conservation Through Art Education” 

— art related to the appreciation of our natural environment. 


Neilson is artist in residence in a casita on the museum grounds from May 1 - 31, 2023!


Residency Information Link

Artists for Conservation

Annual International Exhibit of Nature in Art

May 2021 Conservation Artist

April 2021 Artist Feature "The Golden Touch" by Sue Skinner, Kelowna, B.C.

Art & Nature Club Introduction Blog 2020

May 2020 - Article by Laura Lyall and Melanie Price

Creative painting process tutorial video. KIRA alumni contributions from home studios. made during 2020 quarantine.

Connect on Instagram @susanneilson.art