Where would one expect to find two buildings of strikingly different architectural styles, within walking distance of each other, both offering exhibits of intricate artwork depicting the natural world? In our “kind of town,” Chicago, of course, one of the greatest cities in the world for architecture, art, and nature.

(Many thanks to trip coordinator Celia Rodee for suggesting the title and therefore having us humming that tune for days.)

The Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum is planning a trip, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to Chicago, to enjoy exhibits of nature art at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and at the Driehaus Museum.

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is hosting Lichen & Coral: Algae Symbiosis on Land and Sea, a two-person exhibit featuring works by Guild member Sandra Wilcoxon.

The Driehaus Museum is one of only four worldwide invited to host Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. The exhibit will feature more than 100 works by Rory McEwen, often considered a master of contemporary botanical art.

A light lunch will be scheduled at a local cafe for participants, and carpooling is being arranged by the trip coordinator, Celia Rodee. Guild members and guests are welcome to register here. More details about the outing were recently emailed to members, and any questions can be directed to Celia by email or through the registration form.