ENJOY YOUR VISIT — Exhibitions

Nature in View
May 5 – July 8, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more than thirty years, the Garden Photographic Society has been meeting at the Chicago Botanic Garden to pursue their passion for the art of photography, appreciating the Garden as a special place to perfect their craft. This exhibition in the Joutras Gallery features photographs of the natural world.

Shown at left: Gold Nodding Trillium
by Rich Fisher

Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens
July 14 – September 30, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens exhibition is a stunning collection of fine art photographs of African American folk gardens and their creators. The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the DuSable Museum of African American History, will host a joint exhibition of these black and white images created by the award-winning photographer, Vaughn Sills.

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Focusing on Nature:
Second Annual Student Botanical Photography Exhibition
September 21 – October 7, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Held in the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center this year, the exhibition features works by students from a variety of our photography classes. Images from the inaugural 2011 show can be found online here.

Shown at left: Waterlily
by Jack Ingold, 2011 exibition artist

Drawn from Nature:
Sixth Annual Student Botanical Arts Exhibition
October 5 – 21, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Each autumn, the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School's Annual Student Botanical Art Exhibition features outstanding works by students and instructors in the Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center. Come enjoy vibrant landscape scenes, delicate watercolors, intricate pen-and-ink studies, amazing pastels, and much more. Select pieces are available for purchase.

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Shown at left: Pear (Pyrus communis)
by Linda Meiers, 2011 exhibition artist

Chicago's Top 12: Small Works Exhibition of Botanical Art
October 10 – 20, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chicago's Top 12 is an exhibition of small works by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists. The exhibition will feature works by attendees at the annual conference being held at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Many leading botanical artists from around the world will showcase their artwork with a framed size of 12" x 12".

Shown at left: Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)
Watercolor on vellum, 5" x 7"
by Denise Walser-Kolar

Fine Art of Fiber
November 2 – 4, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening.