The Wildling Art Museum opens its private collection to the public for the first time in its newest exhibit, “America’s Wilderness in Art: A Growing Collection,” Jan. 13 through March 21.

In conjunction with the museum’s one year anniversary in its new facility on San Marcos Avenue in Los Olivos, the Wildling will display 46 works from its private collection, ranging from large oil paintings to smaller works on paper.

“We felt that an exhibition pulled from our private collection would be a wonderful way to start off this auspicious year,” said Holly Cline, director of communications and membership at the Wildling. “We would like the public to know that we are a ‘collecting’ museum as well as an ‘exhibiting’ museum.” This year also marks the 10th anniversary since the Wildling first opened at its original location in the Keenan-Hartley House. That spot was quite limited in space, but the newer location has allowed for larger exhibits and an expanding collection, Cline explained.

“Some of the pieces are quite large, so we are excited to have the gallery space needed for guests to be able to step back and get the right perspective,” she said. The pieces on display will include a large oil painting by John Fery dated 1912, depicting a famous spot in Yellowstone National Park, and a series of small linoleum-block prints by Everett Ruess, resembling the Art Nouveau and the Craftsmen Style movements. Also on display will be original etchings, various prints and photographs.

Some of the works have been exhibited in previous shows at the Wildling such as the photographs by Clyde Butcher and Roger Craton and the bronze sculpture “Puma Ways,” by D.L. Engle. A reception for museum members will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, featuring a 2 p.m. talk by museum director Penny Knowles.