Nature Artists' Guild

Year-End Flurry for the Nature Artists’ Guild

Published on November 23, 2024December 1, 2024 by DeniseLeave a comment

Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, even those in warm and sunny climes, can look forward to a flurry (of activity) to close out 2024!

The Guild’s 2025 Downers Grove Library exhibit won’t open until January, but members must register by December 4, 2024, and drop off their work on December 14 to be included. This exhibit will feature work previously shown at The Morton Arboretum (titling, matting, framing, and labels are already done!) as well as some new pieces, bringing the beauty of nature art to a new audience.

By popular demand, the Guild’s Holiday Card Exchange has returned for 2024. Participating Guild members will be asked to create an original holiday card to mail to another member (whose name they will be given in secret). Participants can sign up for the exchange here by December 5 or contact coordinator Celia Rodee for more information. Details were also emailed to all members earlier this month.

Guild members are invited to attend the Nature Artists’ Guild’s annual Holiday Party on the evening of December 5, 2024 at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum. Details about this fun and festive event were emailed to members earlier this month. No registration is required.

The Nature Artists’ Guild is now accepting renewals and new memberships for 2025. Memberships are for the calendar year, so renewing or joining before the beginning of the year will ensure members receive all the benefits for 2025.

Winter issues of the Nature Artists’ Quarterly will be mailed soon. Members can look forward to receiving their copy, full of news and artwork by and for fellow nature artists, on or around December 1.

All artists, even those not currently members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, are invited to stop by the Visitor Center of The Morton Arboretum to chat or sketch at a Coffee and Art gathering any Wednesday morning between 9 and 11, weather permitting and holidays excepted. (Arboretum membership or a gate fee will be required.)

The Nature Artists’ Guild is looking for committee volunteers for 2025. Members can check here for current volunteer openings.

More Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit Artwork

Published on November 18, 2024November 21, 2024 by Denise1 Comment

Swamp White Oak (II), copyright Catherine L. Fey. Click on the image above for the recent additions.

Everyone is encouraged to take a few minutes to enjoy the latest images of Nature Artists’ Guild members’ artwork included in the 2024 Autumn Exhibit and special exhibit, Trees, at The Morton Arboretum earlier this month. (Click on the above image for recent additions, or scroll down or click on one of the highlighted links above for all images shared by participating artists.)

The Nature Artists’ Guild would like to sincerely thank The Morton Arboretum, participating artists, visitors and guests, and all of the dedicated volunteers who contributed to the success of these exhibits. (Click on any image to see the full version or to open a gallery of images to scroll through.)

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!