Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will be welcoming the arrival of late spring and summer in a number of enjoyable ways –
Nature Artists’ Guild members are encouraged to share images of their summer-inspired artwork for the upcoming issue of the Nature Artists’ Quarterly. This members-only publication includes essays, book reviews, images, and news by and about Guild members. Submissions for possible inclusion in the Summer Quarterly can be emailed to Jane Kellenberger at the NatureArtNews gmail address by May 1, 2024 (Guild members only).
There is still time for members to register for the paint-out at Lilacia Parkscheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30 am. Paint-Out Chair Celia Rodee will share details and updates by email with those registered, and share coffee and her delicious homemade muffins at the paint-out.
Artwork drop-off dates for this June and July’s Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit at the gallery of the Aurora Public Art Commission are approaching quickly. Registered exhibitors can park in the designated lot next to the building on May 24 between 2 and 4 or May 25 between 11 and 1, and take the elevator to the third floor to sign in their artwork. The exhibit opens on June 7, 2024 with a reception at the gallery (and a gathering at the studio of Exhibit Co-Chair Cheryl Holz) and continues through July 13.
Three members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be discussing and demonstrating their inspirations, materials, and techniques at the June 6, 2024 program at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum at 7 pm. This program will be open to all, free-of-charge. Details will be coming soon.
Just one more reason to visit the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Spring Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum this weekend!
A limited number of these sets of four cards (blank inside) featuring the artwork of Nature Artists’ Guild members will be available for purchase (10 dollars per set, cash or check only) at the Guild’s Spring 2024 Exhibit from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7.
The exhibit will be open to all visitors to The Morton Arboretum between 10 and 4 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at no additional charge (Arboretum admission fees or membership will be required) and will be held in the Cudahy Room, located in the Administration Building, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library (a short stroll from the Visitor Center).
In addition, there will be no admission fee or membership requirement to enter the Arboretum for the reception on Friday evening from 4:30 to 7 pm, and all are invited! Reception visitors can let the gate attendant know they are there for the event to be admitted and directed to parking.
‘Jewels of Spring’ by Beth Berry is just one of the stunning pieces to be exhibited at the Nature Artists’ Guild’s special exhibit at the Aurora Public Art Commission Galleryfrom June 7 through July 13, 2024.
The city of Aurora, IL has a thriving art community that includes a modern and spacious public gallery located in a historic building in the heart of their downtown. The opening of the Guild’s special exhibit will be part of Aurora’s lively First Fridays event in June, ‘a collective downtown open house with offerings of art, music, and more.’
Aurora Public Art Commission Gallery. Image credit APAC.
Participation in this exhibit is easy for Nature Artists’ Guild members –
There is no exhibit fee
Accepted artwork includes pieces either previously shown in a Guild exhibit or approved by emailing an image
Extended hours and a dedicated parking location make dropping off artwork convenient
Substitutions will be accepted for artwork that has been sold or is no longer available before the drop-off date
Note – Exhibitors are encouraged to send images of their exhibit artwork to Exhibit Co-Chair Cheryl Holz by April 1 for possible use on exhibit postcards or social media. Proposals by participants interested in teaching a workshop for the Aurora Public Art Commission must be submitted to Cheryl by April 5.
Visitors to the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will have the opportunity to watch and speak with some of the wonderful artistsat workduring the three days of the exhibition, April 5, 6, and 7.
Sun Kissed Petals, copyright Shuli Wang. Click on the image for more.
The Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2024 Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum is just a few weeks away, on April 5, 6, and 7.
While many of the 65 participating artists may still be putting finishing touches on their artwork, some artists have already finished their work and have kindly shared images here as a preview for all to enjoy.
The exhibit will be held at The Morton Arboretum’s Cudahy Room, located in the Administration Building, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library. More than 200 works of art inspired by nature will be displayed, including many by Featured Artist Lindsay Sandbothe.
The exhibit is free to attend for all Arboretum visitors (gate fees will still apply for non-members of The Morton Arboretum). Friday evening’s reception is open to all, with no fee for admission to The Morton Arboretum.
Check back here soon for information about the exhibit’s artist demonstrations, raffles, artist-inspired cards, and moreartwork images.
Poster artwork, Gray Crowned Crane, by Lindsay Sandbothe, design by Jane Kellenberger
Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will exhibit more than 200 works of nature art on April 5, 6, and 7, 2024 at the Cudahy Room at The Morton Arboretum.
The exhibit will be open to Arboretum visitors on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am until 4 pm. In addition, friends, family, and all those who appreciate nature art are invited to a reception on Friday evening between 4:30 and 7 to enjoy light refreshments, art demonstrations, and opportunities to meet many of the artists.
Artists who join or renew membership in the Nature Artists’ Guild before March 8, 2024 will be eligible to receive a prospectus for the opportunity to exhibit. Basic guidelines for exhibiting can be found here.The final day for all members to register for the exhibit (online or postmarked by) is March 8. Registrations and fees (cash or check) will also be accepted in person at the Guild-sponsored March 7 program at the Thornhill Education Center.
Greenhouse at Orchids by Hausermann and artwork by (clockwise) Maggie Mardis, Linda Fairbanks, Nancy Wu
This Thursday, February 8, 2024, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will return for their annual ‘trip to the tropics’ at the greenhouse of one of the world’s largest growers of orchids, Orchids by Hausermann.
Whatever the weather outside, inside the greenhouse it will be balmy and filled with the sights and scents of the tropics. The paint-out begins at 7:30 am and continues until 10. The early start allows our artists to have exclusive use of the facility before the showroom opens to the public.
To help the creativity flow at such an early hour, Paint-out Coordinator Celia Rodee will supply hot coffee and a delicious snack to all attendees. In addition, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to receive a gift certificate towards the purchase of a stunning orchid to bring home! Interested members can register here and be added to the email list for updates and details, or contact Celia by email.
Tomorrow at 7 pm, February 1, 2024, Claudia Lane will present ‘The Evolution of Botanical Art’ to members and guests of the Nature Artists’ Guild.
Guild members and guests were emailed a link to this online live presentation on January 25. Please click here to read more.
In other Nature Artists’ Guild news –
The Guild is now accepting reservations for the limited spots available at the upcoming paint-out at Orchids by Hausermann on the morning of February 8, 2024 from 7:30 to 10. This paint-out starts early so that participating artists can enjoy the greenhouse before the display area opens to the public for the day. Interested members can register here or contact Celia Rodee to be added to the email list for updates and details.
Guild members who would like to contribute artwork images for the Spring Quarterlycan do so by February 3. An email sent to members on January 26 has all the details.
The Nature Artists’ Guild continues to welcome new and returning members for 2024. Interested artists can join online or by mail (more details here) and be eligible to receive a prospectus (to be emailed late next month) for the upcoming Spring Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum.
Covers from 2023 Quarterlies. Cover art (left to right) by Jackie Louis, Dan Danielson, Jeff Walter, Joanne McKibben.
The Nature Artists’ Guild is already thinking of spring with a call for art and articles from its members for The Nature Artists’ Quarterly.
Four times a year, members are invited to share artwork, news, and much more with their fellow artists. Personal stories about adventures in nature and art, members news and accomplishments, book reviews, and information about Guild events are all accompanied by beautiful seasonal member artwork. Skillfully designed and edited by Jane Kellenberger and other volunteers (listed inside the back cover), the Quarterly is a publication that Nature Artists’ Guild members look forward to receiving in the mail.
Current members were emailed details on January 26 about where to send their material for the Spring Quarterly. Materials should be sent by February 3 for possible inclusion in the spring issue.
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