Open by appointment all Winter • Call for a day to visit: 952-657-2323
8020 Highway 25, Mayer, Minnesota 55360, United States
Wildlife art • the monarch butterFLY SANCTUARY • CARL'S CUSTOM KEYCHAINS
~ Carl at the 2024 MN State Fair ~
2025 • Countryside Art Gallery • Visit this Weekend!
Open by appointment: 952-657-2323
Welcome • Carl Melichar
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
Carl's Keychain Display • Made in the USA
Carl's Keychains are MADE IN THE USA, just down the road in Winsted, MN.
Need a new item for your gift shop, sporting goods store or bait shop? The kids put them on their backpacks and coats. Anything with a zipper needs a Carl's Keychain!
Contact Carl today for info on how to get your "Carl's Keychain" display: 952-657-2323.
Countryside Art Gallery • News
History Quest • Hutchinson Community Video Network
Brian , Director of the McLeod County Historical Museum and Liz, the HCVN videographer, came to pay Carl a visit in 2024 to produce a nice piece about the history of Countryside Art Gallery. They also talked about Les Kouba and Richard Schiebel, both from Hutchinson.
Visit this link to view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh96aBqwBco
Countryside Art Gallery • Open by appointment during 2025 Winter Months
Come visit Carl during the winter months at his Countryside Art Gallery in Mayer, MN.
Open by appointment.
Give Carl a call: 952-657-2323
Coming Soon • Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska
Watch for Carl's new book, "Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska" coming soon.
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 Spectacled Eider Book • 2021
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" by Carl J. Melichar.
Carl's book chronicling his lifelong passion with the Spectacled Eider, was published in 2021.
Give Carl a call to get your copy today: 952-657-2323.
Dr. Chris Nicolai Visits Countryside Art Gallery
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.
Give Carl a call If you would like to visit Carl's Waterfowl Museum : 952-657-2323
Carl J. Melichar • Artist "Remarque"
Make sure to ask Carl about adding a personalized artist "Remarque" to your print.
See additional remarque examples in the gallery below.
MN Bound TV Show
MN Bound TV Show
MN Bound TV Show
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
Countryside Art Gallery • 2025
History Quest • Hutchinson Community Video Network
Brian , Director of the McLeod County Historical Museum and Liz, the HCVN videographer, came to pay Carl a visit in 2024 to produce a nice piece about the history of Countryside Art Gallery. They also talked about Les Kouba and Richard Schiebel, both from Hutchinson.
Visit this link to view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh96aBqwBco
Original Paintings
Bring photos of your dog and discuss having Carl do a commissioned original painting of your pet.
Come visit Carl during the winter months at his Countryside Art Gallery in Mayer, MN.
Open by appointment: 952-657-2323
Countryside Art Gallery • Mayer, MN • 952-657-2323
Spectacled Eiders of the Far North
"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.
The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
• 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 fall!
Private tours all fall. Call for a time to visit.
Call Carl for info: 507-657-2323
Countryside Art Gallery • 1914 "Old Granary" Studio & Gallery
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's Custom Keychains
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 • Decoy Carver & Artist
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.
2025 Art Wander
Watch this space for the 2025 Art Wander
September 26, 27, 28, 2025
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