Craig Mitchell Smith and glass monarch sculpture
ARBORETUM TRAVEL with Peter Olin, Arboretum Director Emeritus Magnificent India: Gardens, History, Culture: Oct. 17 – Nov. 1: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Mumbai (Hanging Gardens), and more. Contact Anna Kamrow, Carlson Wagonlit, 763-852-8162 or akamrow@carlsonwagonlit.com Gardens of the Midwest: Sept. 18 - 22: Visit gardens in Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. Contact Peter Olin, 952-443-1412 or olinx002@umn.edu Gardens and Culture of Northern France: July 31 - Aug. 11: Normandy, Utah Beach, Paris and more. Contact John Brawley, Premier Travel, 763-551-9900 or john@premiertravelltd.com
Summer Exhibition: “Nature in Glass” The Wonders of Craig Mitchell Smith Opens May 31 If you liked our Orchid tree-topper – you are going to LOVE this summer's "Nature in Glass" exhibit! The Arboretum is proud to announce its 2014 summer exhibition: "Nature in Glass: The Wonders of Craig Mitchell Smith," comprising 32 unique and stunning glass sculptures that will adorn Arboretum outdoor gardens and collections. Each large iridescent, fused-glass sculpture will be a masterpiece, created and specifically designed by the artist for the Arboretum's unique outdoor setting. Craig Mitchell Smith has exhibited his glass artwork at botanic gardens and attractions around the country, including Disney's Epcot Center, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Dow Gardens. Prior to the May 31 opening at the Arboretum, he will display his work at Chicago's Navy Pier in March. Smith's sculptural technique involves cutting colorful sheets of glass in the shapes of brushstrokes and using a kiln as a canvas, similar to the style of a painter creating with paint. He lays out shards of glass like paint on a canvas and fires these pieces until they melt and fuse into a desired form. "The Arboretum is delighted to host the imaginative artistry of Craig Mitchell Smith this summer in our gardens. His work will showcase and complement the beauty of our plants and landscape and the gifts of nature," said Ed Schneider, Arboretum director. The exhibit opens May 31 and continues through Aug. 31. Presenting Sponsor:
With support from:
Jackie Smith and Emma Jean Kydd & family
EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY
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Celebrate our four-legged friends with a stroll on Three-Mile Drive and a fun, informative Pet Expo with healthy dog treats and information on dog diet and fitness. It’s “All About Dogs Day,” Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Margot Picnic Shelter area and Three-Mile Drive. Also this year: “Meet the Breeds” and a “Pack Walk.” $20members/$25 non-members, pre-registration; $30/$35 walk-ins. (Price is per dog and includes two human companions). *$5 of every registration will go towards Nature-Based Therapy programming at the Arboretum! www.arboretum.umn.edu/dogday.aspx
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