Open by appointment all spring, call for a day to visit: 952-657-2323
~ Carl's new book "Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska" coming in 2023 ~
There's much to see here. So take your time, look around and learn all there is to know about the Countryside Art Gallery, the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Carl's Custom Key Chains, and more!
We hope you enjoy the site and take a moment to drop Carl a line to schedule a time to visit.
Call today: 952-657-2323
Watch for Carl's new book, "Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska" for release in 2023.
The book spans trips to Alaska from 1977 to 2015 which Carl made to obtain specimens and content for his wildlife art projects.
Give Carl a call for info: 952-657-2323
Carl's book chronicling his lifelong passion with the Spectacled Eider is now available!
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" by Carl J. Melichar.
Give Carl a call to get your copy today: 952-657-2323.
Dr. Chris Nicolai from Delta Waterfowl came to visit Carl Melichar on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Chris spent several hours touring Carl's Waterfowl Museum at Countryside Art Gallery. Chris is holding a King Eider carved by Richard Schiebel from Hutchinson, MN.
Chris Nicolai info: https://deltawaterfowl.org/delta-waterfowl-hires-nicolai.../ Visit: www.deltawaterfowl.org
Give Carl a call If you would like to visit Carl's Waterfowl Museum : 952-657-2323
Make sure to ask Carl about adding a personalized artist "Remarque" to your print.
See additional remarque examples in the gallery below.
Carl was featured in a MN Bound TV show with Travis Frank that aired on Sunday, November 15th, 2020.
Visit to view the MN Bound TV episode with Carl:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaKlIluPISY&feature=emb_logo
• Monarch Sanctuary, Barn and Studio Tours •
Wildlife Artwork, Carl’s Keychains & Angela’s Plants For Sale
Come visit the Countryside Art Gallery Studios
and the “Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary” this spring!
Fridays & Saturdays in May & June, 2023
Call Carl for info: 507-657-2323
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" by Carl J. Melichar
This is Carl's new book about his lifelong passion with the Spectacled Eider. The book includes several prominent MN wildlife artists, including the late, great Les Kouba.
Call Carl to get your copy today: 952-657-2323.
In 2006, Carl decided to renovate the "Old Granary" on his property. Today it's a fabulous Waterfowl Museum, Art Gallery & Studio.
A must see.
Click Here for pics.
Carl has been working on his "Keychain" project for almost 10 years now. A "Made in USA" product that can't be beat!
Click Here to order several today.
Richard Schiebel and Carl have been friends for decades. Richard is a world class decoy carver and artist from Hutchinson, MN. Richard is also featured in Carl's new book: "Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea".
Click Here for more Richard Schiebel artwork and decoy carvings.
Watch this space for the 2023 Art Wander
September 22, 23, 24, 2023
Visit: www.artwander.com
View the 2019 Art Wander video featuring Carl and the Countryside Art Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOntE0dIBsI&feature=youtu.be