Cafe Gallery
The Cafe Gallery is an exhibit space adjacent to Rootstock on the second floor of the Oswald Visitor Center. It features special exhibits throughout the year, including photography from the Arboretum Photographers Society. Check out this more intimate and informal space for delightful interpretations of Arboretum seasons, fanciful prints and other photography exhibits in conjunction with Arboretum seasonal exhibits and displays.
All artwork is available for sale through the Gift & Garden Store. A portion of proceeds benefits the Arboretum.
Current Exhibition
Radiant Flow: An exploration of light, texture and form
June 19-Aug. 19, 2026
Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces.
Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style multimedia canvases display a classic depth. The organic, three-dimensional curves of Kristen Treuting’s gourds are stained with ornamental motifs. Jane Johnson's contemporary paintings vibrantly capture the fluid, ever-changing nature of the world around us.
Together, these artists invite you to witness the "flow" that connects the tactile world with the human spirit.
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.
Sign-up for an Adult Art Class
From beginner to advanced and everything in between. Painting, drawing, textile and jewelry are just some of the more than 50 classes offered each year at the Arb. Classes are designed to engage the creative part of your brain and build community.