Author: Denise
An Invitation to the Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit Reception this Friday at The Morton Arboretum
The Nature Artists’ Guild would like to extend an invitation to all for an exhibit reception at The Morton Arboretum this Friday, November 7, 2025.
The reception will be open to the public, free of charge, from 4:30 until 7 in the Administration Building of The Morton Arboretum. (Admission to the Arboretum will also be free for the reception.) No registration or ticket is required, and gate attendants will direct visitors to the building and nearby parking.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 200 works of art, including many by Featured Artist Kathy Steere. More than 70 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be exhibiting their latest works, in a wide variety of media, in both the 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit and the accompanying special display honoring the Arboretum, Flora.
Complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar for wine, beer, and soft drinks will be available at the reception, and watercolor artist Dan Danielson will be demonstrating in the adjacent Sterling Morton Library.
The exhibit opens on Friday at 10 am and will continue throughout the weekend, with artist demonstrations throughout. Handmade ornaments by Guild artists, blank greeting cards featuring images of members’ artwork, and raffle tickets for themed gift baskets will be available to purchase.
While exhibit attendance is free, regular gate fees for Arboretum admission will apply (except for the Friday evening reception).
“Flora” on Display November 7 through 9, 2025 at The Morton Arboretum
The Nature Artists’ Guild’s special exhibit of small works, “Flora,” will be on display alongside and throughout the Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum from November 7 to 9.
The 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit and Flora will include nearly 250 pieces by more than 70 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild. Flora will feature a display of 8-inch square works inspired by and honoring The Morton Arboretum. The exhibits will take place in the Cudahy Room and lobby, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library, of the Arboretum’s Administration Building, and are open to all Arboretum visitors at no extra charge.
Also coming soon –
- The final day for Guild members to submit artwork, articles, or news to Jane Kellenberger for possible inclusion in the winter issue of the members-only publication, the Quarterly, will be November 1.
- Artwork drop-off for the 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit and Flora will take place on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Administration Building of The Morton Arboretum. All pieces must be pre-registered and follow the Guild’s guidelines for subject matter and presentation included in the prospectuses.
- Blank cards and envelopes will be available at the exhibit drop-off on November 5 for members who wish to use them for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s annual holiday card exchange. Details and a link to register online will be emailed to members soon. (Blank cards will also be available at the holiday party.)
- This year’s holiday gathering for Guild members, “Jingle & Mingle,” will, according to coordinators, include a “refresh” and a few fun surprises! Invitations and details will be emailed to members soon for this December 4th event.
- Prospectuses and links for online registration will be emailed to Guild members for two special exhibits being held in January 2026. Artwork drop-offs for these exhibits at the Downers Grove Public Library and the Wheaton Public Library will take place in December 2025.
- Casual and fun gatherings, Coffee and Art, continue to take place each Wednesday morning at the Visitor Center of The Morton Arboretum. Members and guests are invited to stop by between about 9:15 and 11:30 to sketch and chat with fellow artists.
- Renewals and new memberships are now available for 2026. Renewing or joining before the end of the year will ensure eligibility for all Guild activities throughout 2026.
Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Exhibit Announcement to Share
Everyone is invited to help spread the word about the 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild! Click on the image below for versions ready for sharing by email or social media.
Artists Creating Art November 7 through 9 at The Morton Arboretum
The Nature Artists’ Guild is proud to present the following schedule of demonstrators for the upcoming 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum this November 7th through 9th.
In addition to enjoying over 200 works of art by more than 70 Guild artists, Arboretum visitors will have the opportunity to watch and interact with the following members as they demonstrate and discuss their methods, materials, and inspirations.
Nature Artists’ Guild’s Autumn Exhibit Sneak Peek
More than 70 talented members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be exhibiting over 200 works of art at the upcoming 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum. Please click on the curious mouse above to enjoy a sneak peek of a sample of the artwork.
The 2025 Autumn Exhibit by the Nature Artists’ Guild will take place on November 7, 8, and 9. More artwork samples, a demonstrator schedule, and other exhibit details coming soon!
Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum
The Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit will be held on November 7, 8, and 9 at The Morton Arboretum. The exhibition will feature more than 200 works by members of the Guild, including many by Featured Artist Kathy Steere.
Demonstrations, special displays, raffles, and handmade ornaments will be available to visitors throughout the exhibit, and a reception, open to all on Friday evening, will also include light refreshments and the opportunity to meet many of the artists.
Details, as well as a sample of exhibit artwork images, will be shared here in coming weeks, and much more about Kathy Steere can be found on the 2025 Autumn Featured Artist page.
Artist Phil Schorn, this Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Morton Arboretum
Autumn Color Coming Soon!
The colors of autumn are slowly arriving in Chicagoland, and the Nature Artists’ Guild will be there to welcome them with paints, pencils, paper, and canvas.
Coming in October –
- On October 1, the Nature Artists’ Guild will begin accepting renewals and new memberships for 2026.
- Members and guests of the Guild are invited to attend the final paint-out of 2025, at the gardens of Cantigny Park, on October 1. Admission and parking are free, but registration is recommended.
- Artist Phil Schorn will give a presentation about color pencil at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum. This program will be open to all, free of charge, on October 2, from 7 to 9 pm.
- Members participating in the 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will need to register online or by mail by October 11. Much more about the exhibit and Featured Artist Kathy Steere to come in the next few weeks. Postcards and posters will be available for members to pick up at the October 2 meeting to share with friends, family, and local businesses.
- October 11 will also be the final day for members to register for “Flora,” the 2025 special exhibit of small works honoring the Arboretum.
- Nature Artists’ Guild members and visitors will continue to meet each Wednesday morning at the Visitor Center of The Morton Arboretum to enjoy the company of fellow artists, as well as the stunning views surrounding them.
Preparations Underway for the Autumn 2025 Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum
The prospectus has been sent, posters are being printed, artwork is being finished and framed, and much more, as preparations continue for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum.
The annual autumn exhibit will be held in the Cudahy Room and reception area of the Administration Building, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library, from Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 9, 2025, between the hours of 10 and 4. There will be no charge for admission to the exhibit (although normal gate fees for the Arboretum will apply, except during the reception on Friday evening from 4:30 until 7, also open to all).
The Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit will include more than 200 works of art by approximately 50 members, including many by this autumn’s Featured Artist, Kathy Steere (much more to come soon about Kathy and her art). In addition to the artwork, visitors can enjoy artist demonstrations and purchase handmade ornaments, greeting cards featuring members’ artwork, or raffle tickets for spectacular themed gift baskets. Friday evening’s reception will also include free light refreshments.
The Autumn Exhibit will also include a special display of numerous small works (8 x 8 inch) created by members of the Guild to honor The Morton Arboretum. This year’s theme for that display will be “Flora,” with contributions inspired by the vast collections found there.
Participating artists can register or view the prospectuses here –
Nature Artists' Guild 
