Press Releases
CONDORS AND KESTRELS FLOCK TO ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE
February 11, 2026
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) is delighted to announce the opening of its newest art exhibition, Enduring Beauty: Portraits of the California Condor and American Kestrel by artist-in-residence Jennifer L. Anderson, on display from February 14, 2026 to June 21, 2026.
ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW CEO – Stacey Otte-Demangate Selected to Lead RTPI
January 20, 2026
As Board Chair, Diane Carlson noted, “The RTPI Board is delighted to welcome Stacey as our new CEO who succeeds Arthur Pearson and will continue to lead the growth of the Institute.”
ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE TO UNVEIL MONUMENTAL PETERSON MURAL – Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for June 19
May 27, 2025
Roger Tory Peterson Institute will cut the ribbon on a monumental mural celebrating the legacy of Roger Tory Peterson on Thursday, June 19, at 5:15 pm at the Pearl City Arts Center.
ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR NEXT CEO – Current CEO Arthur Pearson to Retire at End of Year
April 15, 2025
Jamestown, NY – April 15, 2025 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) has announced that CEO Arthur Pearson will retire at the end of 2025, following more than five years of outstanding leadership. The search for a new CEO is now underway.
Jamestown, NY – May 1, 2024 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute celebrates its deep roots in Jamestown by planting a tree and rededicating a historic marker in front of Roger Tory Peterson’s boyhood home.
ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE – Canisius University Faculty to Expand Spark Bird Project
March 5, 2024
Jamestown, NY – March 5, 2024 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute proudly announces the naming of Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally, professors at Canisius University, as the inaugural RTPI Scholars-in-Residence.