Aurora Collaborates with Morton Arboretum Artists Guild for New Exhibition

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

Debuting June 7 at Aurora Public Art, the multimedia exhibition titled “Art Inspired By Earth” will feature 28 artists from Aurora and surrounding areas belonging to the Morton Arboretum Nature Artists Guild. The art on display is inspired by nature, with works featuring plants, wildlife and landscapes from the leafy Lisle Botanical Garden and beyond.

“I’m so excited to see our members working in such a beautiful space,” artist Cheryl Holtz said in a statement. “We have professional botanical artists, painters of all types, mixed media and fiber as well. I really think there is something for everyone.”

To celebrate the exhibition, an opening reception will be held from 6 to 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 noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.