The Morton Arboretum Get tickets
Events

Wine and Art Walk

Sip wine and shop for nature-themed art as you stroll around Meadow Lake.

Content Detail

On Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026, visit The Morton Arboretum to sip wine, take in gorgeous summertime views of Meadow Lake, and browse nature-themed artworks.

The Wine and Art Walk juried art show features photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, fiber arts, and more artworks created by more than 50 artists in the Midwest and beyond.

2026 Artists’ Application

Apply online to be a featured artist at the 2026 Wine and Art Walk.

Applications close on Saturday, February 20.

2025 Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 Wine and Art Walk winners!

First Place

Josh Merrill, photography

Second Place

Nancy Gorman, ceramics

Third Place

Kari McDonald, printmaking

Wine and Art Walk Member Event

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Arboretum members can attend an exclusive event to walk the Meadow Lake Trail to view and purchase artworks before the show opens to the public. Become a member today to visit the Arboretum without purchasing general admission and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Details will be available closer to the event date.

2025 Featured Artists

Artists who create work using natural materials or incorporate a natural theme or subject were selected for this juried event.

Ceramics

Nancy Gorman
K.M.Pottery
Kate Keilty
King Clayworks
Piper Pottery
Salt Creek Pottery

Drawing

Audrey Avril Art
Samantha Gallagher Illustration
Philip Schorn

Fiber

Fabby Eco Chic
Felt Inspired
Pat Kroth Fiber Art
Susan’s Felting
Victoria Fischetti Designs

Glass

Alison’s Stained Glass
AM Creations
Barb Beckman Art Glass
DeLo Glass
Sybaritic Studios
The Glass Haus

Jewelry

Amy Brandenburg Studio
Daisy Moon LLC
Gathering Hands
Eclectic Redesigns
Lisa Williams Jewelry
Marie Miklaszewski
Nature’s HandyWork
Pierce Jewelry
Silver Whimsy Jewelry

Mixed Media

Epaul Julien
HBee
Origami Only
Liquid Mosaic
The Art of Pens
Wired on Waverly (WOW)

Painting

Art by Rozanne
Elizabeth Waddington Watercolors
Fresh & Alive Fine Art
Greywren Watercolors
Holly Osburn Art
Ken Reif

Photography

Griffin Photography & Design
Josh Merrill Photography
Shore Fisherman’s Corner

Printmaking

Art by Tina Druce-Hoffman
Kari McDonald
Lemuette
Rita Troller

Sculpture

Girly Steel

Wood

Larry Anderson
Berge’s Woodshop
J.Hart Woodworks
MBEWoodworking
Refined By Nature
Richard Sobkowiak
The Wood Cycle

Gallery (11)

Slider controls

Slider

  • Josh Merrill Photography
  • Nature’s HandyWork
  • Liquid Mosaic
  • Girly Steel
  • Motherloom Studios
  • Rita Troller
  • Richard Sobkowiak
  • Fresh & Alive Fine Art
  • HBee
  • K.M. Pottery
  • None Of This Is Cake

Explore More

1

Become a Member

When a trip to the Arboretum inspires you to explore more, become a member to visit again and again.

Join now