Past Art Exhibitions

"A Chorus of Wings" is a unique exhibition that brings together four distinct artistic voices, all united by a profound appreciation for our feathered friends. Their passion is evident in the craftsmanship and feeling of each work. 

Marvel at this delightful show filled with a variety of styles and mediums including acrylic, ink and colored pencil to ceramics  as diverse as the birds they celebrate.

This gallery experience begins through the eyes and lenses of the dedicated Arboretum Photographers’ Society made up of gifted photographers who seek more than just a beautiful vista. Their work is an exploration of the profound connection between human emotion and the natural world.

These images transcend traditional landscape photography. Instead they focusing on creating a feeling that transports the viewer directly into the quiet, resonant heart of the scene. Each image is a visual anchor, capturing not just light and form, but the essence of a location.

Take your own visual journey and notice the joy and wonder these images elicit as you peruse these works of art. 

“The Intentional Gaze” is an ode to the act of seeing. This exhibition invites viewers to explore the world around us through deliberate observation. These artists offer both wide vistas and detailed portraits of the natural world. Through focused attention, the artists reveal a calming beauty, asking us to slow down and truly see the exquisite detail that often escapes the hurried eye. The artists' works, spanning pencil, pastel, acrylics, and oil, reveal beauty in color and emotion, inspiring viewers to appreciate the natural world. When we cease merely looking and begin the deliberate, focused work of observation, that’s when the greatest insights are often revealed.

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is home to archives of plants: living, preserved, and artistically rendered on the page. Explore the intersection of science and art through three plant collections: the living plants growing in the gardens, the pressed plant specimens of the herbarium, and the Flora and Fauna Illustrata collection of botanical art. Each collection serves a vital role in preserving the future of biodiversity – the variety of life – in Minnesota and beyond.

Step into a world surrounded by the quiet majesty of winter in Minnesota. "Winter Quietude" captures the hushed reverence of a forest and the tranquility of frozen lakes. Witness the vibrant, ephemeral dance of light on landscapes and the glittering frost on branches. Enjoy the gouache, ink and pastel of Susan Solomon, the oils of Ann Singsaas and Neil Sherman, and woven natural fibers of Emily Wick.

Reignite your love of Minnesota winter through the eyes of these talented artists. Let their works remind us of the beauty and joy that can be found in the quiet introspection that winter inspires.