Category: Exhibitions

The 2015 Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit at Mayslake Peabody Estate

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The Adventure Begins, copyright Patty Koenigsaecker
The Adventure Begins, copyright Patty Koenigsaecker

Please join in celebrating the first exhibit of the year 2015 for the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum with an artists’ reception on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 6 until 8 pm at the stately Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois.

More than 35 artists will be participating in this exhibit of approximately 70 pieces of botanical and nature art, showcasing a wide range of styles and media.  Visitors will be able to view the artwork between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm Mondays through Fridays, and 9 am and 1 pm on Saturdays, from January 13 through February 28, 2015.  There is no charge for the exhibit.

Please click on this link to visit the Mayslake Peabody Estate website, where you will find directions, as well as much fascinating information about this historic site.

A Sneak Peek at the 2015 Nature Artists’ Guild Winter and Spring Events

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Nature Artists’ Guild members may want to get out their calendar and highlight the following dates for 2015 –

  • From January 14 through February 28, 2015, the Nature Artists’ Guild will be exhibiting at Mayslake Peabody Estate, with an artists’ reception on January 14, 2015 from 6 until 8 pm.
  • On January 24, 2015, Dr. Stephen Moshier of the Meyer Science Center at Wheaton College will give Nature Artists’ Guild members a brief tour of their collections, from which members will then be invited to sketch, draw, or paint.
  • On February 5, the Nature Artists’ Guild welcomes scientific illustrator Carrie Carlson, presenting linoleum block printing depicting nature.
  • On February 10, 2015, a small dose of the tropics, as members enjoy the much-anticipated paint-out at Orchids by Hausermann.
  • On March 5,  2015  fiber artist Barbara Schneider will present her methods of portraying leaves, water and tree rings, influenced by the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi.
  • On March 17, 2015, Nature Artists’ Guild members can participate in the fun annual paint-out at Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum.

More details will be forthcoming as the dates approach, but please feel free to click on any of the links above (in bold) for more information about the artists or locations.

Busy, Busy, Busy, But Don’t Forget Your Art!

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We understand how busy our members are, especially with the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying, but don’t forget to set aside a little time for your art!   We have a number of exciting events coming up for our Nature Artists’ Guild members, so you may want to mark your calendars. More details about these events will be posted and e-mailed to members as the dates approach.

  • On Sunday, July 20, 2014, please join Nature Artists’ Guild members and Morton Arboretum Photographic Society members at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, Il, for an artists’ reception from 2 until 4 pm. Don’t forget, your fellow artists are some of your most loyal supporters, and they need your support, too!  Plus, we hear that those MAPS photographers are a lively bunch, and it promises to be a fun gathering.  The public is invited to attend, so please feel free to bring some friends or family members.
  • On Thursday, August 7, 2014, from 7 until 9 pm at Thornhill, three Nature Artists’ Guild artists, Peggy McGahan, Charlotte Doyle Leavitt and Mary Ann Jiminez, will share some of their techniques and tips.  This is a great chance to see fellow artists at work and pick up some new techniques.  As always, guests and visitors are welcome!
  • On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Nature Artists’ Guild members will meet about 9 am at the gorgeous garden of Catherine Donovan in LaGrange, Il.  Please let Carol Jean Rogalski know if you’d like to attend.
  • On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 9 am, Tanner Musso of Hinsdale, IL, will host Nature Artists’ Guild members in her garden for the first time.  Please contact Carol Jean Rogalski if you’d like to attend this wonderful new paint-out.

Bloomingdale Park District Museum Presents the Nature Artists Guild of The Morton Arboretum and The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society

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More than 50 artists of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be exhibiting over 100 pieces of art in this joint exhibit with the Morton Arboretum Photographic Society at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum.   This promises to be one of the largest exhibits of fine nature art and photography in the area this summer!

Please join the artists and photographers at a reception on July 20, 2014 from 2 to 4 pm.   For details, dates, times and the address, please click on the postcard below to enlarge.

Bloomingdale Museum Exhibit
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Nature Artists’ Guild to be Featured at The Growing Place on June 21, 2014

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Our Nature Artists’ Guild President, Susan Bartlett, has a request for our members –
Hello Members!  We have a great opportunity to participate in the Gardener’s Art Festival at The Growing Place garden center in Naperville, Illinois, on Saturday, June 21, 2014.  There will be approximately 40 artists there throughout the day, but the Nature Artists’ Guild is their main feature.  We have a great relationship with The Growing Place and we really want to support this event for them.
We need five to six artists to paint or draw in their gardens.  There are two shifts to pick from, 12 to 2 pm or 2 to 4 pm.  This event lets you draw and paint some wonderful specimens and have fun meeting fellow artists and gardeners.  If you are interested, please contact Susan Bartlett as soon as possible.  You will find the contact information in your Yearbook.
Please click on the following link to read more about this and other festivals at The Growing Place.
Image credit - TheGrowingPlace.com
Image credit – TheGrowingPlace.com

Busy June for Nature Artists’ Guild Members

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We realize that June is already a very busy month for many Nature Artists’ Guild members, but the wonderful activities the Guild has planned may entice you to consider setting aside a few hours for the following –

  • Your completed prospectus for the upcoming Bloomingdale Park District Museum exhibit is due on Thursday, June 5, 2014.
  • We will be treated to a rare glimpse of some of the Sterling Morton Library’s treasures at our program on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 7 pm until 9 pm (in the library).
  • Our next paint-out is being held at the gorgeous Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 9 am until noon.

Check your e-mail, your Quarterly, or here for more details in the upcoming weeks!

This Weekend, Come for the Exhibit, Stay for the Scenery!

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The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society (MAPS) would like to extend an invitation to all to their 3rd Annual Nature Photography Exhibit this weekend.  This gorgeous exhibit of approximately 150 original photographs, many inspired by the The Morton Arboretum, will take place in the Sycamore Room (near the Visitor’s Center) on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 2014, from 10 am until 4 pm.  There is no fee for the exhibit, although gate fees will apply for non-members of the Arboretum.  An Artists’ and Members’ Reception is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2014, in the Sycamore Room, from 5 until 8 pm. For more information on the exhibit or other MAPS activities, please click on this link to the MAPS website.

Before (or after) you visit the exhibit, be sure to take a tour of  The Morton Arboretum grounds.  The daffodils, bluebells and dogwoods are all in full bloom, and the scene is stunning. For a list of all the plants in bloom, or ready to bloom, please click on this link to the Bloom Report from the Arboretum.  You won’t be disappointed, and you may even be inspired to return with your camera and participate in next year’s MAPS exhibit!

An Exciting New Field Trip Planned for April 8, 2014

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On April 8, 2014, at 1 pm, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will receive a private tour of the renowned Oppenheimer gallery by Joel Oppenheimer. Please click on this link to AudubonArt.com to read more about the gallery.

Be sure to check your e-mail or check back here for more details in the coming weeks.  Please feel free to contact Carol Jean Rogalski if you have any questions.  You can find her contact information in your Yearbook.