Summer is the perfect time for members of the Nature Artists’ Guild to gather reference material for or sketch or paint their contribution to “Flora,” this autumn’s small works exhibit.

Each year, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild create 8 x 8-inch works of art for a special display honoring The Morton Arboretum. The theme for 2025 is “Flora,” and virtually anything growing at the Arboretum can be considered for artistic interpretation.

From the prairie and lakes to the formal gardens and displays, summer at the Arboretum will be full of inspiration!

Instructions for participating can be found here, and this sample of artwork from last year’s display, “Trees,” may help provide motivation to begin.