Reedy Gallery
The Reedy Gallery is an exhibit space on the first floor of the Oswald Visitor Center. Established through the generosity of Darwin and Geri Reedy, the gallery offers eclectic interpretations of nature's beauty, outdoor landscapes and scenes by talented, award-winning artists with roots in Minnesota. Works in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and other media add nature-inspired artistry to engage visitors in exploring the beauty and wonders of the outdoors at the Arboretum.
Typically, four to five fine art exhibits are presented each year, touching on seasonal themes and explorations. Informal tours are offered weekly by trained volunteer docents and staff. Often, artists talks and painting demonstrations are scheduled in the Great Hall or in the gardens to round out the exhibit. Reedy Gallery exhibits are open year-round during Visitor Center hours and are free with Arboretum admission.
Art in the Reedy Gallery is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds from each sale directly benefitting the Arboretum as well as helping to support the local arts community. Purchases can be made through the Arboretum Gift Store.
Current Exhibition
Unraveling: A Fiber Art Exploration of Our Natural World
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.
- Feb. 18-March 31, 2025
As you experience Fragmented Beauty in the Reedy Gallery you will celebrate the timeless tradition of mosaic art, each piece bursting with color, texture and form. Join us in recognizing the artistry and the sense of community that binds the artists together as creators. At the same time understanding that each fragment comes together individually, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty of unity in diversity.
Established in 2004, the Minnesota Mosaic Guild was formed to promote the art of mosaic; foster exploration and experimentation in the media; provide educational opportunities in mosaic; and share and celebrate the diversity of experience and knowledge in the media.
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.