Casey Wilson, a Kansas native, received his degree in Photography from the Art Institute of Colorado located in Denver. After graduation, he worked as an intern for Rich Clarkson and Associates where he worked as team photographer for the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, and NCAA Photography. Wilson later freelanced for the Lawrence Journal-World, Reuters, and ALLSPORT covering a number of area sporting events including Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals games.Wilson moved to Emporia, Kansas in 2001 where he worked as a photographer for the Emporia Gazette. This move brought him a step closer to what has become his true passion – capturing the timeless beauty of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Wilson is able to explore and photograph the unique wildlife, landscapes, sunsets and unpredictable weather of Kansas and the central plains. His photographs of prairie fires, prairie chickens, and lightning are some of his most sought after images.His work can be seen in recent publications of Quail Unlimited, The Upland Almanac, Ugly Dog Hunting and Shooting Sportsman, Trappers World, Emporia State Heritage of the Great Plains. Prints of his most popular images are on display at his gallery at Tallgrass Art and Frame located at 615 Commercial in Emporia, Kansas.
Upcoming Shows:
Emporia Arts Center Inaugural Exhibit The Plains Photo Project Emporia KS Jan 18-March 2, 2011
Iconic Kansas Photos, A traveling show Council Grove, Manhattan, Alta Vista for the Symphony in the Flint Hills
Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts, AZ - March 25-27, 2011
Art City Austin Festival, TX - April 2-3, 2011
Art in the Square Southlake, TX April 15-17, 2011
Lawrence Art in the Park, Lawrence KS May 1, 2011
Kansas Sampler Leavenworth, KS May 7-8, 2011
District Art Annual at the Power and Light Distract, Downtown Kansas City, MO May 20-22,2011
Paseo Arts Festival, OK City - May 28-30, 2011
Prairie Village Art Show 2011, KS City, KS June 3-5, 2011
Omaha Summer Arts Festival, NE June 10-12, 2011
Town Art Show, Town Center Plaza Leawood KS June 17-19, 2011
LENSES OF THE FLINT HILLS. JULY 25- AUG 27 EMPORIA ARTS COUNCIL - Opening reception July 27 5-7pm
Crested Butte Art Festival August 6-7, 2011
Frisco Art Festival (Downtown Frisco, CO) Aug 13-14, 2011
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival Aug 27-28, 2011 Evergreen CO.
Autumn & Art Sept. 16-18, 2011 Wichita KS
Lincoln Arts Festival Sept. 24-25, 2011 Lincoln NE
Winfield Art in the Park Oct. 1, 2011 Island Park in Winfield KS
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2011 Oct. 8-9, 2011 Houston TX
Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts, AZ - December 2-4, 2011