Rooted In Rockford: Art and Tree Science at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Coming Summer 2025!

Call For Artists Now Open!

Our organization is proud to announce Rooted in Rockford: Art and Tree Science at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, a seasonal outdoor exhibit for 2025-2026 that blends tree science with artistic interpretation of the concept of “roots” both literally and figuratively, and will rely on Illinois-based artists for the submission of sculptures or other artworks to comprise the exhibit itself, which will include educational/interpretive signs. Check this page soon for more updates!

The Call for Artists is now open!

Deadline for submission is February 28, 2025.

Click HERE to view the Call For Artists document for Rooted in Rockford.

Rooted in Rockford: Art and Tree Science at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is generously supported by:

 

 

 

The Smith Charitable Foundation

 

June 7, 2025 – May 31, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily

Last entry at 3:30 PM

Adults: $12

Seniors (62+): $10

Students (18+ with ID): $10

Children: $10

Children 3 and under: Free

Museums For All: $4

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102

1 (815) 965-8146

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