Aurora Collaborates With Morton Arboretum Artist Guild For New Exhibit

AURORA, IL — The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division is collaborating with the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum for its third exhibit of the year.

Debuting June 7 at Aurora Public Art, the multimedia exhibit called "Art Inspired By Earth" will bring together 28 artists from Aurora and surrounding areas belonging to the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. The art featured is inspired by nature, with works featuring plants, wildlife and landscapes from the tree-focused botanical garden in Lisle and beyond.

"I'm so excited to see our members work in such a magnificent space," artist Cheryl Holtz said in a statement. "We have professional, botanical artists, painters of every type, mixed media, and fiber as well. I truly think there's something for everyone."

To celebrate the exhibit, an opening reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. June 7 on the third floor of Aurora Public Art, 20 E. Downer Place. Musician Don Nosbaum is scheduled to perform at the event.

Art lovers will have the chance to see "Art Inspired By Earth" until July 13. Gallery hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.