“Inspiring curiosity about life on earth for more than a century”

Artist-in-Residence Peggy Macnamara has generously invited the Nature Artists’ Guild to a day at the museum, that is The Field Museum, the world-famous museum of natural history on Chicago’s spectacular lakefront.

The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. Photo credit www.fieldmuseum.org.

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, after a brief  but exciting behind-the scenes tour with Peggy, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be able to sketch, draw, paint and photograph among the vast collections.

Please click on this link for a fascinating and inspiring article on the museum’s website about Peggy and her work.

Artwork by Peggy Macnamara at The Field Museum. All artwork copyrighted by the artist.  Photo credit www.fieldmuseum.org.

Interested members must contact Jane Kellenberger to RSVP for this special event, since Peggy will be providing admission passes to attendees who are not museum members, as well as seating. Jane’s contact information can be found in the Nature Artists’ Guild Yearbook. Further information about parking and the meeting location for entrance will be also be provided. Directions to the museum and parking instructions can be found by clicking on this link to The Field Museum’s website.

This event is limited to members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.  Please read more about becoming a member by clicking on the Membership Brochure tab above.

The Field Museum Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds.  Photo credit www.fieldmuseum.org.