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Final Day for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum

Published on November 10, 2024November 10, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

What a gorgeous day to visit The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL to take in the crisp autumn air as well as the sights, scents, and sounds of the season! After experiencing the colors and compositions supplied by nature, today’s Arboretum visitors can also enjoy those shared by 65 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.

Visitors can take a short stroll down the path of the Grand Garden to the Cudahy Room (located adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library in the Administration Building) to experience more than 250 works of art by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, demonstrations by members, and spectacular raffle baskets (some including original artwork). There is no extra charge for Arboretum visitors to attend the exhibit.

The Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit and special display of small works, Trees, will be open to all Arboretum visitors, at no extra charge, until 4 pm today, November 10, 2024. (Additional artwork images coming soon, but when possible, artwork is best viewed in person!)

2024 Autumn Exhibit Featured Artist Dale Olsen. Click on image for more about Dale.

Nature Artists’ Guild’s Exhibits This Weekend, November 8-10, 2024 at The Morton Arboretum

Published on November 4, 2024December 1, 2024 by Denise1 Comment

Final preparations are being made for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit and special exhibit, Trees, being held at The Morton Arboretum this weekend, November 8 – 10, 2024.

65 participating members of the Guild will be dropping off approximately 250 works of nature art at the Administration Building of The Morton Arboretum on the evening of Wednesday, November 6 between 6 and 7:30 pm. (Artists can find all the details by clicking on the following links.)

2024 Autumn Exhibit Prospectus

General Exhibit Guidelines

Trees 2024 prospectus

Trees 2024 Specific Guidelines

Artwork Labels

A reception on the evening of Friday, November 8 will be open to all, free of charge. There will be no Arboretum gate fee that evening for anyone attending the reception, and no ticket or registration is required. Visitors can let the gate attendant know they are there for the reception to be admitted and directed to free parking.

At the Friday evening reception, Kumie Kim will share techniques for creating gorgeous botanical watercolor paintings. Visitors are invited to stop by and chat with her, as well as with the exhibit’s Featured Artist, Dale Olsen. Sets of blank greeting cards created with members’ artwork and raffle tickets for fabulous themed gift baskets will be available for purchase (cash only).

The 2024 Autumn Exhibit, the small works display, Trees, raffle ticket sales, and artist demonstrations will continue until the afternoon of Sunday, November 10. Participants can pick up their artwork between 4:15 and 4:45 pm on Sunday.

Artists Creating Art, November 8 through 10, 2024 at The Morton Arboretum

Published on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Five talented artists will share some of their inspirations, tools, and techniques with visitors at the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Art Exhibit.

Visitors can stop by and talk with the demonstrating artists, get an up-close view of their artwork, and learn more about their methods and materials. They will also be able to enjoy more than 250 works of art created by 65 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, including those of Autumn 2024 Featured Artist Dale Olsen.

The demonstrations will take place in the lobby of the Administration Building of The Morton Arboretum (seating will be available), adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library and the Cudahy Room (where the main exhibit will be held). Parking is available at the Administration Building or the Visitor Center, just a short and lovely stroll away.

A Preview of the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum

Published on October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Bounce, copyright Deana Bada Maloney, will be one of approximately 250 works exhibited at The Morton Arboretum by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.

Following is a sample of artwork to be included in the 2024 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit on November 8, 9 and 10, 2024 in the Cudahy Room at The Morton Arboretum. Approximately 250 works of art by 65 Nature Artists’ Guild members will be displayed for the enjoyment of all visitors.

Many more images to come after the exhibit! (Click on any image to see the full version or to open a gallery of images to scroll through.)

Trees by the Nature Artists’ Guild

Published on October 14, 2024October 15, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Click on the above image for a sample of artwork for the upcoming exhibit, Trees.

Following is a sample from the 54 small works created by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild for the 2024 special exhibit, Trees, honoring The Morton Arboretum.

These 8 x 8-inch works of art will be displayed at The Morton Arboretum from November 8 through 10, 2024 along with more than 200 pieces of nature art of the Guild’s annual Autumn Art Exhibit.

Please click on any image to open a gallery of larger versions to scroll through.

Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum November 8 – 10, 2024

Published on October 13, 2024November 4, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Nature Artists’ Guild’s Autumn 2024 Featured Artist Dale Olsen

Published on October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

The Nature Artists’ Guild is pleased to share a sample of wonderful artwork and some words about the influences and inspirations of Featured Artist of the 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, Dale Olsen.

In addition to numerous original pieces by Featured Artist Dale Olsen, the 2024 Autumn Art Exhibit and corresponding special exhibit of small works, Trees, will showcase approximately 250 works of art by 65 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.

The 2024 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit and Trees, will be open to all visitors to The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, free of charge (Arboretum membership or entrance fees will still apply) from Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10.

Images of a sample of exhibit artwork by other members of the Guild and much more coming soon!

Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit Registration Ends Tomorrow

Published on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Morning Light 3, copyright Dale Olsen. More about Dale, the Featured Artist of the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will be coming soon.

Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild have until tomorrow, October 7, 2024 to register for the 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum and the special exhibit of small works, “Trees”.

Numerous works by Featured Artist Dale Olsen, as well as more than 200 pieces by approximately 50 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will exhibited in the Cudahy Room, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library in the Administration Building of The Morton Arboretum, November 8 through 10, 2024.

In addition to the Guild’s annual Autumn Art Exhibit, a collection of small works honoring the Arboretum will be on display the same weekend. “Trees“ will feature 8 by 8-inch pieces in a variety of media by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild

Nature Artists’ Guild members can register to participate in either (or both) exhibits online or by mail by Monday, October 7, 2024.

2024 Autumn Exhibit Registration

“trees” special exhibit registration

Much more about both exhibits, including artwork previews, a Featured Artist page, and the schedule of artist demonstrations, coming soon!

The Latest for the Nature Artists’ Guild

Published on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild have so much to do this Autumn! Here is a quick reminder about some upcoming events and deadlines –

On Wednesday, October 2, members of the Guild will meet at the gardens of Cantigny Park for the last paint-out of the season from 9:30 until noon. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are also welcome.

All are invited to the October 3, 2024 presentation sponsored by the Nature Artists’ Guild at The Morton Arboretum from 7 until 9 pm. Artist Don Widmer will be sharing some of his techniques for creating textural art using paper pulp. There will be no charge to attend this presentation.

Guild members who would like to contribute to the gift baskets to be raffled at the upcoming 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum can drop off items at the October 3 meeting. An email was recently sent to members with all the details.

Posters and postcards for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Autumn Exhibit will be available at the October 3rd meeting for members and guests to pick up to share with friends, family, and local businesses.

Nature Artists’ Guild members who are interested in learning more about next year’s open volunteer positions can speak with current volunteers at the October 3rd meeting after the presentation is over (the attendant at the welcome table can steer members to the appropriate person to answer their questions).

The final day for Nature Artists’ Guild members to register online or by mail for the 2024 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will be October 7, 2024.

The final day for Guild members to register online or by mail for the special exhibit “Trees” will also be October 7, 2024.

Also coming soon – artwork by the 2024 Autumn Exhibit Featured Artist, Dale Olsen, as well as many more of the exhibitors. Details for contributing images will be emailed to all exhibiting artists soon.

Don Widmer and the Art of Pulp Painting at The Morton Arboretum on October 3, 3024

Published on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Detail of Happy Friend, copyright Don Widmer. Click on image for more.

Book and paper artist Don Widmer will share inspirations and techniques for depicting nature and other subjects using “detailed pulp painting with numerous layers of stenciled pulp” at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum on October 3, 2024 from 7 until 9 pm.

Book and paper artist Don Widmer’s widely collected and exhibited work began as mostly monochromatic pieces. He credits birds as his inspiration to begin adding color to his work. “One day several years ago I got invited to exhibit at an Audubon art show in Madison, Wisconsin. I had never pulp painted a bird up to that point so I decided to give it a try. … I slowly expanded my color palette. The male grackle, for example, has tones of iridescent purple and blue. When I finally got to a cardinal, I knew I was on my way to embracing color.” Don also appreciates the way that the “feathery edges of handmade paper and the fibrous quality of pulp” complement his bird images.

All are invited to this presentation sponsored by the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum. There will be no Guild or Arboretum membership requirement for entry to this event, and admission and parking are free of charge. Visitors can let the gate attendant at the Arboretum know they are there for the program to be admitted and directed to Thornhill. Plenty of seating and light refreshments will be available.