Ringholz Studios: Contemporary Wildlife Art & Community Events
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Ringholz Studios is the working gallery and studio of Jackson-based painter Amy Ringholz, on East Broadway in downtown Jackson. Ringholz is known for contemporary wildlife paintings: bison, owls, big cats, and other regional animals rendered in bold color and ink-and-oil layers, often given the kind of human-eyed presence that has become her signature. The right fit is collectors of contemporary representational and wildlife art, art-walk visitors, and travelers wanting to buy from a working artist with a clear personal style. The wrong fit is anyone hunting for traditional, photo-realistic Western painting; Ringholz's voice is contemporary.
Ringholz Studios: Amy Ringholz’s Wildlife Art & Community Events
An artist-owned gallery space showing original oil and ink paintings, drawings, and limited-edition prints. Inventory rotates as work sells and as new shows open. The artist is often working in or near the studio side of the operation, and event programming (artist receptions, charity events, open-house evenings) is part of the rhythm. Open seven days a week with seasonal hours; a short walk from the town square.
Why people visit
Three reasons. First, the work itself. Ringholz has a distinctive contemporary wildlife voice; the paintings work as anchor pieces in a room and read differently than the traditional Western oils filling many Jackson galleries. Second, artist access. When the artist is in the gallery, conversations about specific pieces, commissions, or upcoming shows are direct rather than gallery-staff-mediated. Third, accessible price points. Original paintings reach collector-tier numbers, but prints and smaller works open the door to first-time buyers.
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The peer set includes Trailside Galleries (traditional Western representational, deep collector tier), Altamira Fine Art (contemporary mixed roster), and other contemporary-leaning spaces. Ringholz Studios is single-artist focused, contemporary wildlife specifically; if you're building a contemporary Western collection with a recognizable voice, this is a critical stop.
How to plan a visit
Walk in during open hours. Plan 20-60 minutes depending on how much time you spend with each piece. For art-walk evenings (typically Thursdays in summer), arrive 30-45 minutes after the start to skip the worst of the crowd. For collector visits, ask about current original inventory, upcoming shows, and commission availability. Shipping and crating are arranged for purchases.
Things to weigh
Two honest tradeoffs. First, signature originals are sized for serious collectors. Second, the studio is sometimes closed for shows, residencies, or events; check the website before a planned visit if your trip is short.
Word to the wise
If you can time a visit to a Ringholz opening reception (announced on the website and social channels), do it. Seeing the work go up alongside the artist's commentary changes the experience and the shows often unveil pieces that don't make it into the regular gallery rotation. For collectors, ask early about upcoming charity-edition prints; Ringholz frequently donates and produces limited prints tied to specific causes that move quickly.
Final call
For contemporary wildlife paintings with a distinctive voice from a working Jackson artist, Ringholz Studios is the right call. Walk in, take time, ask the gallery (or the artist) about specific pieces, and consider a print or smaller work as the entry point if originals aren't the immediate fit.
FAQ
Is the artist in the gallery?
Often, but not always. Check social media or the website if meeting the artist matters for your visit.
Are prints available?
Yes. Originals, drawings, and limited-edition prints across price tiers.
Do they ship?
Yes. Shipping and crating arranged for purchases.
Where are they?
140 East Broadway #6, in downtown Jackson, a short walk from the Town Square.