Open by appointment all winter, call for a day to visit: 952-657-2323
Wildlife art • the monarch butterFLY SANCTUARY • CARL'S CUSTOM KEYCHAINS

Watch for Carl's new book to be released in 2023: "Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska" by Carl J. Melichar
Open by appointment all winter, call for a day to visit: 952-657-2323
Watch for Carl's new book to be released in 2023: "Waterfowl Adventures in Alaska" by Carl J. 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
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
If you would like to visit Carl's Waterfowl Museum Give Carl a call: 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
The BOOK is finished! Give Carl a call to get your copy today: 952-657-2323.
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" by Carl J. Melichar.
Click on File for the book's poster and info.
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" Poster (pdf)
DownloadThis 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.
The BOOK is finished! Give Carl a call to get your copy today: 952-657-2323.
"Spectacled Eiders of the Far North at the Bering Sea" by Carl J. Melichar.
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.
The 2022 Countryside Art Gallery Tour and the 2022 Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Tour, will be held next September, 2022.
Watch this space for info.
Click Here for info and 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.
Watch this space for the 2023 Art Wander.
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
Check out Carl's video that was used to promote the September, 2020 Open House at Countryside Art Gallery!
Countryside Art Gallery
8020 Highway 25, Mayer, Minnesota 55360, United States
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