Morton Arboretum offers Wine and Art Walk

Strolling the pathway surrounding the Morton Arboretum's Meadow Lake, visitors are met with a beautiful border of tall native grasses, colorful wildflowers and magnificent trees.

And from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28, there will be an added bonus: nature-inspired art at the outdoor museum at 4100 Route 53, Lisle.

A new event free with admission, the Wine and Art Walk at the arboretum will feature photography, wood-turning, jewelry, paintings, glass pieces, and more from nearly 20 Midwest artists. Visitors can shop one-of-a-kind pieces available during this juried art show while enjoying a selection of wines and other beverages available for purchase.

"We're excited to host this new event which showcases both our breathtaking tree-lined landscapes and exceptional, handcrafted art that draws inspiration from the beauty of nature," said Jacque Fucilla, manager of The Arboretum Store. "We invite people to browse the art, enjoy a glass of wine and soak in summer before it's gone."

Artists include:

• Whimsical paintings from Art by Rozanne of Melrose Park feature leaves, pumpkins and other elements of nature.

• Modern vases, bowls and more are stunning with the addition of gold leaf in wooden pieces from Aureate Atelier of La Grange.

• Barb Beckman Art Glass of Libertyville creates glimmering, prismatic landscapes using fused colored glass.

• Rustic bowls and dishes are embellished with sculpted twigs, berries and buds in designs from Cinlin Art in Roscoe.

• Art from Dorothy Bury Shaw of Downers Grove features intricate weaving of line and shape in detailed ink renderings.

• Lombard-based Dunne Photography looks at the beauty of nature and movement in vividly colored close-ups.

• Working in stoneware, La Grange's Into the Woods pottery pieces feature unique mosaic-like scenes.

• J. Hart Woodworks of Aurora highlights gorgeous wood grain in classic bowls, vases and other vessels.

• Jamie Paske Fotos of Darien turns the camera toward nature's inhabitants with photos of birds and butterflies in flight, among other creatures.

• JewelsBotanica jewelry in Round Lake Beach features real leaves fused between two layers of glass, making each piece completely unique.

• From Lisle, Josh Merrill Photography snaps captivating moments from various natural settings including the grounds of the arboretum.

• From Highland, Indiana, come the unique nature-inspired digital prints of Lulu Design Shop.

• Darkly colored sculpted pieces from Nancy Briggs Pottery of Des Moines, Iowa, possess a distinctive metallic look.

• A rich glaze coats vases and bowls adorned with leaves, dragonflies and more in pieces from Nancy Gorman Pottery of Western Springs.

• Pictures from Peter Vagt Photography of Wheaton feature a dynamic play between light and shadow.

• Vibrant colors bring to life the nature photography of Chicago-based Shore Fisherman's Corner.

• Mugs, dishes and other pieces from Wolf Tracks Pottery of Marseilles feature inspirational sayings and words.

• Handcrafted furniture from The Wood Cycle highlights the innate beauty of wood.

The two-day event also will feature music from classic rock band Frank & Dave. Admission is free for members. Nonmember admission rates are $14 for adults ages 18-64, $12 for seniors ages 65 and older, $9 for children ages 2-17 and free for children under age 2.

To learn more, visit mortonarb.org.