Adam Turman exhibit (May 2024) in the Reedy Gallery. Photo by Jill Bierbaum-Rice
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the perfect intersection of art and nature with over 100 works of art plus nature-based art galleries and shows year-round. Visitors are welcome to explore the 3 indoor, rotating exhibitions and then visit the grounds to see the collections along Three-Mile Drive and in the Harrison Sculpture Garden, home of the Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk.
Indigenous peoples receive waived general daily admission to the Arboretum by calling 612-301-6775 to make a reservation.
Galleries
- Jan. 15-Feb. 16, 2025
Fiber artist Deborah Foutch presents a dramatic solo show of her latest mixed-media pieces inspired by ecology, geology and hope. Using cotton, canvas, silk, paper, organza and more, Foutch creates intricate, cross-section views not just of soil systems but also of plants above ground attached to their realistic root systems below, thereby immersing viewers in the beautiful and complicated systems that make up living soil.
- Jan. 9-Feb. 13, 2025
Celebrate the enchanting interplay of vibrant colors and rich textures through this exciting exhibit created by Tracy Walsh and Lynelle Kocher. Whether through paint or rich macro photography, each piece invites you to pause, notice and observe the beauty that surrounds us, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. As you wander through the gallery space, allow yourself to be captivated by bold hues evoking emotions and sparking your imagination.
"Eyes Wide Open" encourages you to embrace the act of observing, inviting you to find beauty in both the intricate details and the broader compositions. Join us in celebrating the vibrant spectrum of life, as we explore how color and texture can transform our understanding of the world around us.
- Aug. 26, 2024-Jan. 24, 2025
This showcase of student creativity and library joy celebrates 50 years of the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Arboretum! University of Minnesota College of Design students bring the library's unique collections to life through vibrant posters designed in a surface design course led by Professor James Boyd Brent. Join us in marking this momentous occasion with these colorful posters that illustrate the fascinating stories behind our books and botanicals.
Upcoming Art Events
Artist Meet & Greet: Opening Reception & Soil Panel Discussion
Jan. 18 • 12:30-2:30 p.m.Preview Night at the Flower Show
Jan. 31 • 6-8 p.m.Artist Meet & Greet: Mindy Sisk
Feb. 8 from 1-3 p.m.February Art Fair
Feb. 15-16, 2025 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Artist Meet & Greet: Minnesota Mosaic Guild
March 22 • 12:30-2 p.m.Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
OngoingDakota Sacred Hoop Walk
OngoingArboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
Sept. 11-14, 2025
Summer Dance by Barbara Hepworth
Exhibit Your Art
The Arboretum is pleased to curate art exhibits in its galleries featuring local and Upper Midwest artists. If you’re interested in showing your work, please fill out this form.