Our Special Exhibitions Coordinator, Paulette McDermott would like to remind us all that –
The Nature Artists Guild has a lovely new landscape show that will open on Saturday, April 28th.
That afternoon from 2 – 4 pm, on the 28th, we are planning a “Meet the Artists.”
We hope that you have the opportunity to stop by, see their work and say hello.
Please click here for more information on the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles.
You may know Nancy Halliday as a talented Nature Artists’ Guild Charter Member, or you may know her as a favorite Morton Arboretum Botanical Art instructor. Now you can learn even more about Nancy and enjoy seeing her artwork at a special exhibit!
Almost thirty of Nancy’s works are currently being featured in one-woman exhibit at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025. Library hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am-9 pm, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 1-5. The exhibit will be up through April 29, 2012, and Nancy will be giving a gallery talk on Tuesday, April 24th, at 6:30 p.m.
The library introduces Nancy’s exhibit with the following – “With university degrees in biological sciences and environmental studies, a natural ability to draw, and a keen eye for detail, Glenview resident Nancy Halliday carved a successful career in scientific illustration. This fascinating exhibit will draw you into nature—creatures large and small, botanical studies, and a few examples of Nancy’s artwork painted simply for pleasure.”
You can read more about Nancy and see a beautiful example of her talents at the website of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI).
We know that Spring is one of the busiest times of year for nature artists – there is so much beginning to grow, bud and bloom that it’s a challenge to keep up with the sketching, drawing and painting! Add to that the planting, pruning and tending of the garden, and who has time to spare?
It is probably time to take a little break from your busy schedule! On April 28, the drop-off of artwork for the “Landscapes” exhibit at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles will begin at 10 am (please remember to return your prospectus by April 20, 2012). Later, there will be a “Meet the Artist” reception at the same location from 2 pm until 4 pm (please bring a few snacks if you can).
You probably already have some artwork completed and framed from the last few Nature Artists’ Guild exhibits, so there will be no extra work for you. You’ll be able to just relax and enjoy an afternoon with fellow artists and guests while gaining an opportunity to exhibit your artwork at a wonderful new location. It sure beats weeding, mowing and mulching!
If any of our members could have possibly forgotten, this is a reminder that this evening is “referee night”. This is the evening that you will have your petals counted, your corners checked and your mats inspected! It’s not quite as intimidating as it sounds – it’s just the exhibition committee doing their job, making sure that this weekend’s upcoming exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum meets its usual high standards.
We look forward to seeing you between 6 and 8 this evening at Thornhill!
Please join the members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum at their annual Spring Exhibit. All are welcome, and admission to the exhibit is free, although there is a gate fee for entry into The Morton Arboretum. The exhibit will consist of the work of more than fifty members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.
Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum have been invited to exhibit their work at the St. Charles Hickory Knolls Discovery Center for the months of April, May and June, 2012! Three separate exhibits are planned, with the following themes –
April – Botanical Art
May – Landscapes
June – Wildlife
The first exhibit opened on April 1 and runs through April 28, 2012.
If you did not receive an e-mail or letter with the registration forms, or if you have any questions, please contact our Outside Exhibitions Chair, Paulette McDermott (you can find her contact information in the Nature Artists’ Guild Yearbook).
Yes, it may be a bit early to declare Spring, but our new header image sure puts us in the spirit! This sweet detail from the watercolor Sweet Violets, was contributed by our featured artist of the upcoming 2012 Spring Exhibition of the Nature Artists’ Guild, Margo Heald. You can view the entire painting, read all about Margo and see more of her beautiful artwork by clicking on the Our Current Featured Artist tab above.
Please forward the postcard you recently received in your e-mail to all your friends and family. They will love the opportunity to attend one of The Nature Artists’ Guild’s stunning exhibits!Our new header features detail from Yellow Honeysuckle, Lonicera reticulata, by our 2011 Holiday Exhibit featured artist, Ku-mie Kim. You can read more about Ku-mie and see some of her lovely images on our “Featured Artist” page by clicking the tab above or by clicking here. Congratulations, Ku-mie, and we look forward to seeing many more examples of your wonderful talent at our exhibit in November!
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