2026 EXHIBITIONS
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PAINTED LADIES
JUNE 12 - AUGUST 23
ARTIST RECEPTION: June 20, 1 - 3 pm
A COLLECTION OF DIVERSE ARTWORK CREATED BY A COMMUNITY OF RESILIENT WOMEN KNOWN AS THE PAINTED LADIES
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NORTHERN INDIANA ARTISTS: Seasons of Change
SEPTEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 15
ARTIST RECEPTION: November 15, 1- 3 pm
Seasons of Change, the new Annual All-Member exhibit of the Northern Indiana Artists, reflects the diversity of works created by these artists across many different media. The exhibit in Fernwood’s Clark Gallery will run from September 4 to November 15, with an artists’ reception from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, November 15.
The Northern Indiana Artists are an organized group of more than 150 regional artists at all levels of experience. The group has existed since 1942 and continues to encourage artists by sponsoring exhibits of members’ works, holding meetings and lectures, and awarding scholarships to deserving emerging artists. Members of the NIA must pass an independent jury process, which maintains the quality of their work in multiple mediums. More information about the NIA is available at nia-art.org.
Exhibits at Fernwood's Clark Lecture Hall and Art Gallery change every few months and feature various mediums. The Clark Gallery was generously funded by Clark Equipment Company, and later enhancements were made possible by a gift from Leo J. McKernan.
On occasion, the Gallery is used for private events. Please call ahead to ensure that your next visit includes viewing the beautiful artwork on display.
No admission required to view the exhibits and/or to attend an artist reception/talk.
Clark Lecture Hall and Art Gallery
Visual Arts
The arts have always been important at Fernwood. Founder Kay Boydston was a weaver, dyer, silversmith, miniaturist, needle worker, and print maker. That tradition continues in periodic exhibits of work from Fernwood’s early days and in monthly classes offered by the Niles Handweavers Guild.
The Clark Art Gallery displays art on nature and garden themes. Exhibitions run for 10 weeks at a time. The work of local sculptors is occasionally showcased in the gardens.
Even the landscapes at Fernwood are works of art, being carefully designed to complement the natural areas nearby.
Gallery Submission
Are you an artist? Or would like to suggest an artist that we should display in our gallery? Please fill out the form and submit. Include social media links and/or a website, if possible. Not online? No problem! Send a separate email with 3-4 images of the artist’s work to: gallery@fernwoodbotanical.org. Our curator will review submissions at regular intervals.